Articles for Support Athletes

J.K. Rowling says people like John Oliver "make idiots of themselves" supporting trans athletes
1 month ago

J.K. Rowling says people like John Oliver "make idiots of themselves" supporting trans athletes

Salon  

J.K. Rowling is going head-to-head with fellow Brit John Oliver. The "Harry Potter" series author slammed John Oliver for his comments on "Last Week Tonight," in which he addressed misinformation spread around trans athletes in high school during the 2024 election cycle. The British author, who has been vocal about her views on transgender people, blasted Oliver, stating he enjoyed …

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How Fans Can Support Our Athletes At The Paris 2024 Olympics On Social Media
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How Fans Can Support Our Athletes At The Paris 2024 Olympics On Social Media

News 18  

As we celebrate the achievements of Indian athletes Swapnil Kusale, Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh, there are multiple ways for you to follow and support our other athletes competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Threads. Instagram, Facebook and Threads ● Use a new chat theme for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Instagram Direct …

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IOA President PT Usha Says Budget Boost Can Improve Performance on Global Stage in Olympic Year
10 months, 3 weeks ago

IOA President PT Usha Says Budget Boost Can Improve Performance on Global Stage in Olympic Year

News 18  

Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha on Thursday hailed the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman saying the fund boost would help the athletes in having specialised training programmes. It will also help in talent identification at the grassroots level through Khelo India programmes.” Emphasizing the significance of increased support for athlete training programmes, Usha underlined the crucial …

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Tennis governing bodies aim to combat online abuse of players
1 year ago

Tennis governing bodies aim to combat online abuse of players

The Hindu  

The major governing bodies of tennis on Wednesday said they will aim to protect their athletes from online abuse by monitoring, reporting and helping to identify who is behind threats and other inappropriate contact. “This development reflects the commitment of the international tennis bodies involved to protect and support athletes from the mental trauma and potential real-world threat of online …

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Crowd support cheers athletes in Chengdu
1 year, 4 months ago

Crowd support cheers athletes in Chengdu

China Daily  

A Turkish athlete is shown how to play the flute at the FISU Games Village in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on Monday. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY Tickets snapped up once they become available; venues packed with spectators On Tuesday evening, the atmosphere at the Dong'an Lake Sports Park's Aquatics Center in Chengdu, Sichuan province, was truly festive as enthusiastic spectators loudly cheered …

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Vinesh Phogat asks silent cricketers, sportspersons: 'Are you all so afraid?'
1 year, 7 months ago

Vinesh Phogat asks silent cricketers, sportspersons: 'Are you all so afraid?'

Firstpost  

Vinesh Phogat said she was “pained” to see that many of her fellow sportspersons “don’t have the courage” to voice out as wrestlers protest. Vinesh Phogat, one of the many wrestlers who are protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, said she was “pained” to see that many of her fellow sportspersons …

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‘Best-ever support to Indian athletes by any state govt’
3 years, 4 months ago

‘Best-ever support to Indian athletes by any state govt’

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW The event organized by the Yogi Adityanath-led UP government to felicitate Tokyo-returned sporting icons of India was big and grand in every way. Clips of PV Sindhu’s stellar performance in the badminton court, fine display of skills by wrestlers Ravi Kumar Dahiya, Bajrang Punia and others like Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain entertained the 10,000-odd young athletes who came …

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Simone Biles makes mental health the talk of the Tokyo Games
3 years, 4 months ago

Simone Biles makes mental health the talk of the Tokyo Games

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Brittney Griner has long been open about her ongoing battle with depression, an ailment that triggered suicidal thoughts when she was younger and last year drove her out of the WNBA bubble because the isolation was too much to handle. “If you’re not your best self, you’re not going to be the best in your sport or help …

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Don't Count My Tenure If India Don't Make it to Top 10 at 2028 Olympics: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju
3 years, 11 months ago

Don't Count My Tenure If India Don't Make it to Top 10 at 2028 Olympics: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju

News 18  

Kiren Rijiju said that his tenure as Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports can be discounted if India is not able to make it to the top-ten of 2028 Olympics. “If India doesn’t make it to the top ten in the medal tally of 2028 Olympics then don’t count my this tenure as Sports Minister,” Rijiju said at the inauguration …

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