Simona Halep thanks fans after recovering from ‘dark period’
Tennis star Simona Halep has shared a message with her fans, expressing her thanks to those who have supported her in recent times.
Romania Sport News
Hearts defender's release gives Hamilton Accies hope of a signing swoop
Hamilton Accies fans have been given hope that on-loan Hearts defender Mihai Popescu would be free to sign for them as he will be released by the Tynecastle club at the end of his contract this summer.
Lisa O'Rourke in action as Irish impress at Istanbul World Championships
Lisa O'Rourke leads the Irish challenge on day five of the Women's World Championships in Istanbul on Friday.
Women's World Boxing C'ships: Anamika, Jaismine And Shiksha Move To Pre-Quarterfinals
Indian boxers continued their impressive run at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships as the trio of Anamika (50kg), Shiksha (54kg) and Jaismine (60kg) advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of their respective events in Istanbul on Thursday. While Anamika got the better off Romania's Eugenia Anghel by unanimous decision to win her opening bout, Shiksha too prevailed with a similar 5-0 margin against Argentine Herrera Milagros Rosario.
World Boxing Championships: Anamika begins campaign on a winning note
Anamika (50kg) showed her prowess and technical superiority to advance to the pre-quarterfinals of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships, beating Romania's Eugenia Anghel by unanimous decision in Istanbul on Thursday. The bout started on an aggressive note as both the boxers relentlessly attacked from the word go but Anamika displayed her sharp footwork and body feints to land clear punches while evading her opponent's counters.
Swiatek eases into last-16 in Rome, Pliskova ousted
Champion Iga Swiatek breezed past Romania's Elena-Gabriela Ruse with a 6-3 6-0 victory to move into the Italian Open last-16 while Switzerland's Jil Teichmann ended Karolina Pliskova's run of reaching three successive Rome finals with 6-2 4-6 6-4 win on Wednesday (May 11).
Winning start for Lovlina Borgohain At Women's World Boxing Championships, Beats Chen By Split Decision
Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain upstaged former champion Chen Nien-Chin in the light middleweight division on Monday to enter the round of 16 at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Istanbul. Returning to competitive boxing for the first time since her podium finish at the Tokyo Games last year, Lovlina (70kg) won by a 3-2 split decision against the Chinese Taipei boxer, who had defeated her in the semifinals of the 2018 edition. This is Lovlina's second win over Chen. The Indian had gotten the better of her in the Tokyo Olympics quarterfinal enroute to her bronze medal winning triumph.
World Boxing Championships: Nitu sparkles on debut, cruises to second round
Nitu (48kg) put up a dominant display in her debut appearance at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships as she outpunched Romanian veteran Steluta Duta to enter the round of 16 in Istanbul on Tuesday. The two-time former youth world champion Nitu continued her sublime form from the Stradja Memorial tournament earlier this year, where she clinched the gold medal in her maiden appearance, as she dominated all three rounds to win her opening bout by unanimous decision.