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Ten big moments of the 2024 Olympics
1 day, 10 hours ago

Ten big moments of the 2024 Olympics

Deccan Chronicle  

Paris: The biggest sporting event of 2024 was without doubt the Parisian high-wire double-act of the Olympic Games followed by the Paralympics. - Djokovic's 'greatest achievement' - At the age of 37, Novak Djokovic finally won an Olympic gold medal to go along with his 24 Grand Slam titles, describing the moment as his "greatest achievement". After South Korea won …

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China’s Olympic medallist Zheng to skip United Cup to stay fresh for Australian Open
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1 day, 11 hours ago

China’s Olympic medallist Zheng to skip United Cup to stay fresh for Australian Open

The Hindu  

Australian Open runner-up Zheng Qinwen on Saturday said that she has decided to skip the United Cup mixed team tournament starting this and will kick off her 2025 season at the Australian Open next month. Despite being beaten by Aryna Sabalenka in the final of 2024’s first major, Zheng enjoyed a successful year, claiming the Paris Olympics gold medal and …

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Delhi SG Pipers' Rajkumar Pal aiming for Hockey India League spotlight
1 day, 15 hours ago

Delhi SG Pipers' Rajkumar Pal aiming for Hockey India League spotlight

India Today  

For Delhi SG Pipers' Rajkumar Pal, the journey over the past years in hockey has been sensational. Now, set to be part of the revamped Hockey India League, Rajkumar is hoping to make the spotlight his own with the Delhi SG Pipers. Rajkumar Pal interaction India Today: Let's start with the Hockey India League again. Rajkumar Pal: I think our …

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Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid LIVE streaming info, La Liga 2024-25: When, where to watch BAR v ATM; Preview; Predicted XIs
2 days, 4 hours ago

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid LIVE streaming info, La Liga 2024-25: When, where to watch BAR v ATM; Preview; Predicted XIs

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Barcelona will battle until the end to win titles, according to head coach Hansi Flick, who said he was unhappy with the current situation as it looks to avoid a third consecutive home defeat in La Liga when it hosts Atletico Madrid on Saturday. PREDICTED XIs Barcelona: Pena, Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde, Gavi, Pedri, Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha, Lewandowski Atletico …

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Is Oscar Pistorius so sick he wanted to find a lookalike?
2 days, 13 hours ago

Is Oscar Pistorius so sick he wanted to find a lookalike?

Daily Mail  

Truly, this was a year that began on a high for athlete turned killer Oscar Pistorius. It's an extraordinary twist in a tragic story which – since the horrific day Pistorius shot and killed Reeva at his home nearly 12 years ago – remains firmly fixed in the public imagination. New girlfriend Rita Greyling is a high-flying management consultant and …

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USA’s top sporting highlights in 2024: Ilona Maher captures the world, Noah Lyles rules, Caitlin Clark’s breakout season
2 days, 21 hours ago

USA’s top sporting highlights in 2024: Ilona Maher captures the world, Noah Lyles rules, Caitlin Clark’s breakout season

The Hindu  

“Nuit nuit” A Super walk-off.. and an Olympic walk-off The women’s Final Four On the track The big swings From way downtown Scheffler’s year A ‘Bobbery’ Saquon goes up, up and away A prayer answered. Gold medalist Noah Lyles of Team United States celebrates on the podium during the Men’s 100m medal ceremony | Photo Credit: Getty Images And maybe …

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Russian skaters allowed to compete as neutrals at Winter Olympics 2026
2 days, 22 hours ago

Russian skaters allowed to compete as neutrals at Winter Olympics 2026

The Hindu  

Russians will be able to qualify for the ice skating competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics as neutral athletes, the sport’s governing body said on Friday. The International Skating Union announced “a pathway to allow a limited number of individual neutral athletes to participate under strict conditions in designated Olympic qualifying events for the 2025/26 season”. “Recognising that competing in …

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‘Front-row seats to something amazing': In 2024, the sports world, again, had unforgettable moments
3 days, 2 hours ago

‘Front-row seats to something amazing': In 2024, the sports world, again, had unforgettable moments

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! And maybe the best way to describe what we had, when all these things happened, are the words Washington Commanders right guard Sam Cosmi used after his team beat the Chicago Bears with a Hail Mary pass: “Front-row seats,” Cosmi said, “to something amazing.” “Nuit …

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Looking at campaign documents for 7 IOC members running to be president of the Olympic body
3 days, 6 hours ago

Looking at campaign documents for 7 IOC members running to be president of the Olympic body

Associated Press  

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Seven International Olympic Committee members are running as candidates to be the next president in its first election since 2013. Kirsty Coventry, Zimbabwe, IOC Executive Board member A 24-page document with much aspirational rhetoric though few details positions her having “deep insight into IOC policies.” Seen as Bach’s preferred candidate, she pushes for strengthening established IOC policies, …

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Off-side: The paradox of India’s Olympic ambition
3 days, 8 hours ago

Off-side: The paradox of India’s Olympic ambition

The Hindu  

In Gujarat — most likely the potential host for the 2036 Olympics assuming India fends off competition from the likes of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey and gets the nod from the International Olympic Committee — over five thousand government primary schools, currently, don’t have a playground. Across India, according to a survey published by the Department of School Education …

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IOC reveals manifestos of presidency candidates
4 days, 3 hours ago

IOC reveals manifestos of presidency candidates

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee has published the manifestos of the seven candidates to succeed Thomas Bach as president in March. | Photo Credit: AP Qualifications – President of World Athletics, organised and delivered 2012 London Olympics, former member of British Parliament, IOC member since 2020, double Olympic 1500 metres gold medallist. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Qualifications - President of the …

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Summer Olympics could be moved to WINTER to allow Saudi Arabia to host
4 days, 5 hours ago

Summer Olympics could be moved to WINTER to allow Saudi Arabia to host

Daily Mail  

The favourite to become the next president of the International Olympic Committee has opened the door for a summer Games to be staged in Saudi Arabia in the winter. And Juan Antonio Samaranch, who is challenging Britain’s Lord Coe to replace IOC boss Thomas Bach, is welcome to the idea of taking the Games to the Middle East for the …

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Snapshots reveal city's diverse true spirit
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4 days, 15 hours ago

Snapshots reveal city's diverse true spirit

China Daily  

When people think of Macao, they often envision it as a "casino hub" — characterized by uniquely glamorous luxury hotel buildings equipped with casinos — because gambling industry serves as its pillar sector. Not far from this Portuguese lady's stall, a young local from Macao gave a counterpart answer, showing us a colorful photo he took of Portugal-style Macao buildings, …

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Snapshots reveal city's diverse true spirit
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4 days, 15 hours ago

Snapshots reveal city's diverse true spirit

China Daily  

By Zhang Yi | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-19 07:56 When people think of Macao, they often envision it as a "casino hub" — characterized by uniquely glamorous luxury hotel buildings equipped with casinos — because gambling industry serves as its pillar sector. Not far from this Portuguese lady's stall, a young local from Macao gave a counterpart answer, showing …

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Archer couple Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das rope in Rahul Banerjee as coach, eye Olympic medal in Los Angeles
5 days ago

Archer couple Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das rope in Rahul Banerjee as coach, eye Olympic medal in Los Angeles

The Hindu  

Nurturing the dream of winning an Olympic medal in Los Angeles 2028, the Olympian archer couple of Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das have roped in former international archer Rahul Banerjee as their coach. Even though both belong to Kolkata, Atanu understood Rahul’s coaching philosophy only recently. I could not win an Olympics medal due to my mistakes.” A medallist in …

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Donald Trump said he wants to ban trans athletes from competing. The reality is more nuanced
5 days, 1 hour ago

Donald Trump said he wants to ban trans athletes from competing. The reality is more nuanced

Associated Press  

One of President-elect Donald Trump ‘s most popular talking points during his campaign centered on the future of transgender athletes. Trump seemed to identify the discussion around the rights of transgender people in general and trans athletes in particular as one that could garner both attention and support that went beyond his usual base. Trump has said on Day 1 …

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Keely Hodgkinson launches her own indoor athletics event - with BBC in talks to broadcast it - and targets breaking world record in attempt to revolutionise the sport
5 days, 3 hours ago

Keely Hodgkinson launches her own indoor athletics event - with BBC in talks to broadcast it - and targets breaking world record in attempt to revolutionise the sport

Daily Mail  

Keely Hodgkinson has announced the launch of her own indoor athletics event as she looks to use her platform to revolutionise the sport. The newly crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year will stage the inaugural ‘Keely Klassic’ in Birmingham in February, with the Beeb already in talks to broadcast it. Keely Hodgkinson was crowned BBC Sports Personality of the …

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Keely Hodgkinson crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024
5 days, 17 hours ago

Keely Hodgkinson crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024

The Independent  

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Keely Hodgkinson: The track superstar with the world at her feet
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5 days, 17 hours ago

Keely Hodgkinson: The track superstar with the world at her feet

The Independent  

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World Athletics has ‘responsibility’ to combat gender-based violence – Lord Coe
5 days, 18 hours ago

World Athletics has ‘responsibility’ to combat gender-based violence – Lord Coe

The Independent  

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Bradley Wiggins stands proudly with his children at his side as he and favourite Keely Hodgkinson lead glam arrivals at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards
5 days, 20 hours ago

Bradley Wiggins stands proudly with his children at his side as he and favourite Keely Hodgkinson lead glam arrivals at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards

Daily Mail  

Former British professional cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins stood proudly with his children in tow as Britain's best sportsmen and women arrived at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards last night. Former British professional cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins stood proudly with his children in tow as Britain's best sportsmen and women arrived at the lavish event The delighted father …

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How SPOTY favourite Keely Hodgkinson became Britain’s best loved athlete
5 days, 22 hours ago

How SPOTY favourite Keely Hodgkinson became Britain’s best loved athlete

The Independent  

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Sports Personality of the Year 2024: Who is favourite to win and how do I vote?
5 days, 22 hours ago

Sports Personality of the Year 2024: Who is favourite to win and how do I vote?

The Independent  

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American swimmer Gretchen Walsh breaks 11 world records
6 days, 15 hours ago

American swimmer Gretchen Walsh breaks 11 world records

NPR  

American swimmer Gretchen Walsh breaks 11 world records The American swimmer Gretchen Walsh had a historic performance this weekend. AILSA CHANG, HOST: OK. American swimmer Gretchen Walsh just had a huge weekend in the pool. CHANG: Walsh won that event - the 50 meter freestyle, as called on NBC Sports - plus six more gold medals at the 2024 World …

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