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Amit Panghal, Akash Move Into Quarter-final At Strandja Boxing
Commonwealth Games gold medallist Amit Panghal, national champion Akash and Abhimanyu Loura put up a stellar show to move into the quarterfinals of the 75th Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria on Wednesday. Amit (51kg) had Rudyk Maksym's challenge to tackle as he eyed his place in the quarters. The experienced campaigner quickly got into his groove and his ability to efficiently get into the attacking position was on display throughout the bout.
Paris Olympics Chief Tony Estanguet Says He Faces Legal Probe Over Pay
Paris Olympics chief organiser Tony Estanguet on Tuesday confirmed that French investigators had opened a legal probe into his pay, six months before the Games begin. Estanguet, who was attending the opening of a swimming pool in suburban Paris, was responding to a report on AFP earlier in the day that the investigation, by magistrates specialising in financial crimes, began "last week". "I learned this morning that there would be an investigation," said the triple Olympic canoeing champion.
Ten Hag Menolak Disalahkan Atas Cedera Martinez
Lisandro Martinez mengalami cedera pada akhir pekan lalu. Manajer Manchester United, Erik ten Hag, membela diri setelah dituding membiarkan pemainnya tampil meski dalam kondisi tak baik.
Lovlina Borgohain Suffers Shock Loss By Disqualification; Nikhat, Sakshi Progress At Strandja Memorial
Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) suffered a shock loss by disqualification (DSQ) to Ireland's O'Rourke Aoife in the opening round of the 75th Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria on Monday. The referee disqualified Borgohain 1 minute 18 seconds into round three of the pre-quarterfinal bout after the reigning world champion received her third warning for excessive grappling. The 26-year-old Borgohain, who has already qualified for the Paris Olympics, won the first two rounds 3-2 but had a point deducted in each of the rounds, which left her trailing with three minutes to go.
Paris 2024 medallists to take piece of Eiffel Tower home
PARIS: Medallists at the Paris Olympics will be rewarded with a piece of the Eiffel Tower, organisers said on Thursday (Feb 8) as they unveiled the hexagon-shaped medals forged out of scrap metal from the monument.
Haller strike sends Ivory Coast to Cup of Nations final
ABIDJAN: Sebastien Haller sent hosts Ivory Coast into the Africa Cup of Nations final as they beat Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in Wednesday's (Feb 7)semi-final at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium.
ATP roundup: Frances Tiafoe earns opening win in Dallas
Back in action for the first time since his second-round exit at the Australian Open, top-seeded Frances Tiafoe posted a victory Thursday in the second round of the Dallas Open.