Fate and family lead Aoife Mannion towards Ireland dream
Aoife Mannion's journey to the Republic of Ireland squad is rooted in a classic tale of two emigrants.
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Akshdeep and Priyanka Win Men's And Women's 20km Race Walk Gold
Unheralded Akshdeep Singh clinched the men's 20km event gold with a stunning national record time to qualify for this year's World Championships as well as the 2024 Paris Olympics on the opening day of the National Open Race Walking Championships in Ranchi on Tuesday. Women's 20km event national record holder Priyanka Goswami also won a gold to qualify for both the World Championships and 2024 Olympics. The 23-year-old Akshdeep, who hails from Punjab's Barnala district, clocked 1 hour 19 minutes and 55 seconds to obliterate the earlier national record of 1:20:16 which was in the name of veteran Sandeep Kumar of Haryana, who finished a lowly seventh on Tuesday with a time of 1:23.28.
Focus on strength and physical fitness in national hockey camp: Janneke Schopman
Chief coach Janneke Schopman said the focus would be on improving physical fitness for the gruelling season ahead.The Indian team recently returned from a tour of South Africa where they beat the hosts 3-0 in the four-match series. The Savita Punia-led side also played three friendly matches against world No.1 side the Netherlands.The team has been in good form over the past couple of years and achieved historic feats, winning a bronze at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, finishing third in their maiden Pro League outing and bagging entry to next season's Pro League after winning the Nations Cup.
Former Ireland defender Chris Hughton named Ghana head coach
Former Republic of Ireland defender Chris Hughton has been appointed head coach of Ghana's national team.
Championship wrap: Ireland's Mark Sykes scores again for Bristol City, Nathan Tella hat-trick keeps Burnley flying
Republic of Ireland international Mark Sykes continued his recent run of goalscoring form with the winner as Bristol City edged Norwich 1-0 in the Sky Bet Championship.
Sheffield United 3-0 Swansea City: Ruthless Blades secure emphatic win at Bramall Lane
Swansea City slipped further away from the Championship's play-off places as they were beaten 3-0 by Sheffield United.
Mannion, Sheva and McAloon earn Ireland call-ups
Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw has named three uncapped players in her squad for a training camp in Spain and upcoming friendly with China.
Sheffield United v Swansea City press conference Live as Russell Martin faces media after tumultuous week
Swansea City head coach Russell Martin will face the press again this morning ahead of a trip to Sheffield United this weekend.