Lehane and McDonagh one win away from Paris Games
Jennifer Lehane and Martin McDonagh are both one win away from qualifying for the Olympics in Paris this summer.
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Caoimhin Kelleher buoyed by Jurgen Klopp's 'nice words'
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher will embark upon the latest phase of his career with a ringing endorsement from Jurgen Klopp.
Friendship between Canadian runners Philibert-Thiboutot, Desgagnés extends beyond track
On Aug. 16, 2023, Quebec runners Charles Philibert-Thiboutot and Jean-Simon Desgagnés arrived in Hungary, three days before they opened competition at the World Athletics Championships in separate events.
Pro-Palestine protest takes place before Scotland v Israel match
Pro-Palestine campaigners have staged a demonstration outside Hampden ahead of Scotland’s Women’s Euro 2025 qualifier against Israel.
Sports Ministry Okays Vinesh Phogat's Request To Include Strength and Conditioning Coach in Hungary Training Camp
Sports Ministry's Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) have approved Asian Games gold medallist wrestler Vinesh Phogat's proposal to include strength and conditioning coach Wayne Patrick Lombard for the international training camp in Hungary from June 10 to 21. "Vinesh, who will be competing in 50kg division in the Paris Olympics, had requested for assistance towards Lombard's airfare, visa fees, board and lodging and local transport in Hungary," the ministry release read. She will also be competing in the United World Wrestling 2nd Ranking Series - Polyak Imre & Varga Janos Memorial from June 6 to 9 in Budapest.
Ministry Approves Neeraj Chopra's Two-Month Training Stint In Europe With Coach, Physio
The Sports Ministry on Thursday approved reigning Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra's plan to train in Europe for 60 days along with coach Klaus Bartonietz and physio Ishaan Marwaha as preparation for the upcoming Paris Games. The ministry's Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) also agreed to Asian Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat's proposal to include strength and conditioning coach Wayne Patrick Lombard for the international training camp in Hungary from June 10 to 21. Chopra, who created history by becoming the first Indian to win a track and field medal at the Olympics in Tokyo three years ago, will be training at different venues in Europe May 29 to July 28.
Dortmund's Hummels bitter but understanding of Euros snub
Mats Hummels is bitter but understands Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann's decision to leave him out of his Euro 2024 preliminary squad, the Borussia Dortmund defender said ahead of Saturday's Champions League final with Real Madrid.
John O'Shea confident over Tom Cannon's commitment after Ireland call-up
Republic of Ireland interim manager John O'Shea is confident that Tom Cannon's senior international future lies with Ireland, this after the Leicester City striker was named in the squad for the upcoming friendlies against Hungary and Portugal.