LIVE updates from court as suspects appear over weekend disorder in Greater Manchester
A number of suspects are set to appear in court today charged in connection with violent disorder in Greater Manchester over the weekend.
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German triathletes sprint to finish for Olympic mixed relay gold over U.S.
Laura Lindemann won a thrilling sprint finish to give Germany gold in the Olympic triathlon mixed relay on Monday, outkicking the United States and Britain after highly-fancied France were scuppered by a bike crash on the first of four legs.
Chak De India Actor's Freak Connection In India Hockey Star Amit Rohidas' Olympics Red Card
Indian men's hockey team stood firm to the expectations of its fans and defeated Great Britain in the semi-final match of the Paris Olympics 2024 on Sunday. Despite playing with only 10 players as Amit Rohidas was shown a red card, India managed to beat Great Britain 4-2 in the shoot-out to enter the semifinals. With this win, the Indian hockey team remained on course to win its second consecutive Olympic medal. However, the suspension of key defender and first rusher Amit Rohidas became a talking point and sparked some controversy.
Triathlon-Seine swim may cause sickness, definitely caused stress
PARIS : Triathletes fresh from their second swim in the Seine generally shrugged off the risk of waste in the river making them sick, but highlighted the stress they were put through as the levels of bacteria in the waterway caused repeated disruption.
Bolton-based Cindy Ngamba secures first-ever Refugee Team Olympic medal
Of the 987 medals that will be won in Paris, surely none will be as significant as this.
"It Wasn't Just A Win, It Was A Statement": Hockey India Head Coach After Reaching Semi-Finals
"It was not just a win, it was a statement," gushed head coach Craig Fulton after the Indian hockey team emerged victorious after playing more than 40 minutes of a tense quarterfinal match against Great Britain with just 10 players at Paris Olympics on Sunday. Key defender Amit Rohidas was given the marching order in the 17th minute for hitting an opposition player with his stick. Britain were already dominating the match with superior ball possession and it put India in a very tricky position. The Tokyo Games bronze medallist side, though, braved the red card and played the second half without conceding a goal, saving nine penalty corners in the process.
India To Play Men's Hockey Semifinal Against Germany With 15 Men. Here's Why
The Indian men's hockey team's victory against Great Britain earned them the elusive spot in the Olympics semi-finals on Sunday. Despite playing most of the match with a man short, India managed to salvage a draw 1-1 before beating their opponents 4-2 in the penalty shootout. While India would be hoping to book their spot in the final for the first time in 44 years, beating Germany won't be a cakewalk, especially considering that India would have to play their match with just 15 men, instead of 16.
Motivated India Eye Victory Over Germany To script New Chapter In Olympic Men's Hockey
Having displayed nerves of steel to be within touching distance of a second successive Olympic medal, the Indian hockey team will fancy its chances against familiar foe and reigning world champion Germany in the semifinal of the ongoing Games, hoping to better the bronze that it claimed in the Tokyo edition. India won last of their eight Olympic gold medals way back in the 1980 Moscow Games. Paris provides them a great opportunity to make history. A semifinal win will ensure a silver for India, which they last won in the 1960 Rome edition.