World Rugby vows not to ‘stand still’ on issue of player welfare
World Rugby has vowed they “do not stand still” on the issue of player welfare amid claims that playing the sport has caused brain damage.
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Georgia Taylor-Brown sends 'perfect message' after triathlon gold at Commonwealth Games
Triathlons aren't meant to be a walk in the park but England still strolled to Commonwealth Games team gold in the sunshine.
From MS Dhoni's City, India Finds Its Latest Commonwealth Games Lawn Bowls Star
Mahendra Singh Dhoni put Ranchi on the world map but belonging to the same city, India's first ever lawn bowls medallists in Commonwealth Games have no interest in going global. Recognition in their own country will be enough for the players who fund their trips for all international tournaments as the national federation only pays for the CWG. Soon after a come-from-behind win over New Zealand in the women's fours semifinals, the quartet of Lovely Choubey, Rupa Rani Tirkey, Pinki and Nayanmoni Saikia could not believe what they had accomplished.
England stars given heroes’ reception in Trafalgar Square after Euro 2022 triumph over Germany
England were given a heroes' reception as thousands of fans packed into London's Trafalgar Square to celebrate their Euro 2022 triumph. The Lionesses secured a landmark trophy with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Germany on Sunday, with Chloe Kelly poking home the winner in extra time to spark pandemonium inside Wembley Stadium.
CWG 2022: 'Everyone knows about Dhoni, hope people know about us too'
Commonwealth Games have no interest in going global. Recognition in their own country will be enough. Soon after a come-from-behind win over New Zealand in the women's fours semifinals, the quartet of Lovely Choubey, Rupa Rani Tirkey, Pinki and Nayanmoni Saikia could not believe what they had accomplished. The 'leader' of the pack, 38-year-old Lovely is a constable with Jharkhand Police while Rupa, who too is from Ranchi, works in the sports department.
Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 4 Live Updates: Judoka Shushila Devi Enters Final, Assured Of Medal
Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 4 Live Updates: The Indian lawn Bowls team made history on Monday as it defeated New Zealand in the women's four lawn bowls semi-final to assure themselves of at least a silver medal. Also, Shushila Devi Likmabam defeated Mauritius' Priscilla Morand in women's 48 kg semi-final to also be assured of at least a silver medal. Boxer Amit Panghal has entered the quarter-finals in the flyweight category. In weightlifting, Ajay Singh finished fourth in men's 81kg. After claiming two gold medals on Sunday, India would hope to increase their haul on Day 4 of the CWG 2022. India have so far won six medals (three gold, two silver and one bronze). Two weightlifters shone for India on Sunday. Jeremy Lalrinnunga won a yellow metal for India in the 67kg category before Achinta Sheuli starred in the 73kg category. The duo's success followed after Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu had bagged a gold medal in the 49 kg category, which was India's first top podium finish in the ongoing Games.
CWG 2022: Indian women ensure historic first medal in lawn bowls 'fours' format
Commonwealth Games medal after defeating New Zealand 16-13 in the semi-final of the women's fours event, here on Monday. This will be India's maiden final appearance in the women's fours format of the competition. The women's fours team comprising Lovely Choubey (lead), Pinki (second), Nayanmoni Saikia (third) and Rupa Rani Tirkey (skip) will face South Africa in the gold medal clash on Tuesday.