Yamashita becomes Japan's first woman pro referee
TOKYO: Yoshimi Yamashita became Japan's first woman professional football referee on Monday (Aug 1) and said she was happy to "make a splash" as she prepares to create history at the World Cup.
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CWG 2022: With Clash Against England, Indian Women's Hockey Team Gears Up For First Real Test
Revenge will be on Indian women hockey team's mind when it takes on England in Birmingham on Tuesday, in what will be its first real test at the ongoing Commonwealth Games. The Indians have registered back-to-back victories -- 5-0 over Ghana and 3-1 against Wales -- in their first two Pool A matches but the Savita Punia-led side was far from convincing in their displays. But come Tuesday, there should be extra motivation for India as it is the same English side, which had dashed their medal hopes at the Tokyo Olympics. The team came tantalisingly close to winning its maiden Olympic medal before losing 3-4 to England in the bronze medal play-off match.
Games-'Heartbroken' Peaty says he's lost his spark after rare 100m defeat
LONDON : Triple Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty said he was heartbroken and missing his usual spark after suffering his first 100m breaststroke defeat in eight years at the Commonwealth Games.
Rupture to rapture for Chloe Kelly after beating injury to fire Euro winner
As a child growing up in Ealing, west London, Chloe Kelly would catch a number 92 bus to Wembley on FA Cup final day to buy a matchday programme and feel the “vibe” around the stadium.
Shesar Vito Diragukan Tampil di Kejuaraan Dunia Bulutangkis 2022
Tunggal putra Indonesia Shesar Hiren Rhustavito masih memulihkan cedera betis. Dia pun belum pasti tampil di Kejuaraan Dunia Bulutangkis 2022.
CWG 2022: Track and field action begins Tuesday, India expected to win medal in women's discus throw
Chopra will not be defending the javelin throw title he had won in the last edition in Gold Coast due to a groin strain he suffered during his silver-winning feat at the World Championships in USA last month. In his absence, the likes of long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, steeplechaser Avinash Sable, veteran discus thrower Seema Punia and javelin thrower Annu Rani are expected to step up and try to achieve glory in the multi-sporting spectacle.
Putri KW Dapat Lampu Hijau, Sore Ini Mulai Latihan di Pelatnas
Putri Kusuma Wardani mendapat lampu hijau dari Kepolisian untuk mempersiapkan diri menuju Kejuaraan Dunia Bulutangkis. Sore ini ia pulang ke Pelatnas PBSI di Cipayung.
Commonwealth Games: Kenny calls for improved safety measures after Walls crash
Five-times Olympic champion Laura Kenny urged organisers to instalbigger barriers at velodromes after a crash involving England's Matt Walls at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.