Tobi Amusan cleared to compete at Budapest 2023 World Athletics Championships
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Former Arsenal forward Walcott retires at 34
Theo Walcott has retired from soccer at the age of 34, the former England and Arsenal forward announced on Friday.
Indian Men Bag 10m Air Pistol Team Bronze At ISSF World Championship
India's campaign in the ISSF World Championship began on an unimpressive note as none of the six 10m air pistol shooters competing in Baku on Thursday were able to clinch a 2024 Paris Olympic quota, though the men clinched a consolation bronze medal in the team event. The men's 10m air pistol team, comprising Shiva Narwal (579 points), Sarabjot Singh (578) and Arjun Singh Cheema (577) clinched the bronze medal with an aggregate score of 1734. The Chinese team of Zhang Bowen (587), Liu Junhui (582) and Xie Yu (580) took the gold medal with an aggregate of 1749 points, while the German team, comprising Robin Walter (586), Michael Schwald (581) and Paul Froehlich (576) bagged the silver with an aggregate score of 1743.
Javelin Thrower Kishore Jena Gets Visa Appointment With Hungarian Embassy; Could Still Compete At World Championships
A day after javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena's one-month visa was cancelled by the Hungarian embassy, he has got a fresh appointment for Friday, renewing hopes that the 27-year-old can still compete in the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Budapest. The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) in an update shared on X (formerly twitter) said on Thursday, "Thanks to all. Javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena has appointment at Hungary embassy tomorrow at 9am." The Odisha athlete's visa was cancelled by the Hungarian embassy on Wednesday, rendering him a doubtful starter at the marquee athletics event slated to be held from August 19-27.
Richardson looks to dethrone Jamaican stars in 100m
NEW YORK : Sha'Carri Richardson is in her prime and leading the U.S. effort to break up the Jamaican reign of dominance over the women's 100 metres when the World Championships kick off in Budapest this week.
What to watch at the track and field world championships
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