Lisa O'Rourke secures victory and eyes World medal in Turkey
Lisa O'Rourke boxed beautifully to progress to the quarter-finals of the Women's World Championships in Istanbul on Friday.
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Lisa O'Rourke in action as Irish impress at Istanbul World Championships
Lisa O'Rourke leads the Irish challenge on day five of the Women's World Championships in Istanbul on Friday.
Women's World Boxing C'ships: Anamika, Jaismine And Shiksha Move To Pre-Quarterfinals
Indian boxers continued their impressive run at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships as the trio of Anamika (50kg), Shiksha (54kg) and Jaismine (60kg) advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of their respective events in Istanbul on Thursday. While Anamika got the better off Romania's Eugenia Anghel by unanimous decision to win her opening bout, Shiksha too prevailed with a similar 5-0 margin against Argentine Herrera Milagros Rosario.
World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen, Parveen, Manisha Register Comprehensive Wins
Indian boxers Nikhat Zareen (52kg), Parveen (63kg) and Manisha (57kg) advanced to the second and third rounds of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Istanbul after clinching impressive wins in their respective bouts on Wednesday. Zareen outpunched Mexico's Herrera Alvarez 5-0, while Parveen defeated Ukraine's Mariia Bova by a similar margin. Manisha, who received a bye in the opening round, too prevailed by unanimous decision against Kala Thapa of Nepal to make her way into the third round. Zareen, who won the gold at the prestigious Strandja Memorial earlier this year, continued her winning run as she dispatched Alvarez without breaking a sweat.
Norman's comments on Khashoggi killing spark backlash
LONDON (AP) — Greg Norman's brushing off of Jamal Khashoggi's killing as a “mistake” has been condemned by the fiancee of the late Washington Post columnist.
Sean Dyche ‘amazed’ by timing of Burnley sack and makes admission about next job
Former Burnley manager Sean Dyche says he is ‘amazed’ by the timing of his sacking and has ‘no problem with working abroad’ next.
Amnesty condemns Norman's over Saudi 'mistake' comments
Greg Norman's description of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi as a "mistake" has been branded "wrong and seriously misguided" by Amnesty International. Norman made the comments at a press event on Wednesday ahead of the LIV Golf Invitational Series of tournaments, which are funded by the Saudi Arabian government's Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Greg Norman refers to Jamal Khashoggi killing as 'mistake,' drawing backlash, LIV Golf clarification
The LIV Golf Invitational Series has attempted to clarify CEO Greg Norman's comments that referred to the Saudi Arabian monarchy's alleged involvement in the death of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi as a «mistake,» a remark that drew widespread criticism, including from Khashoggi's fiancée.