International Skating Union proposes raising minimum age to 17 for competitions
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Figure skating-ISU proposes raising minimum age to 17 for competitions
The International Skating Union (ISU) has proposed raising the minimum age for senior figure skating competitions to 17 from 15 before the 2026 Winter Olympics to help young athletes cope with the physical and psychological demands of the sport.
Gyaneshwari clinches silver, Rithika wins bronze in Junior World Weightlifting Championships
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Figure skating body proposes age limit hike to 17 at Olympics, other events
Figure skating's governing body has detailed a proposal to raise the athlete age limit to 17 at the Olympics and other international events.
Figure skating body details proposal to hike age limit to 17
GENEVA (AP) — Figure skating’s governing body has detailed a proposal to raise the athlete age limit to 17 at the Olympics and other international events.
India win silver in Asian Girls Youth Beach Handball Championship
Beach Handball Championship in Bangkok, the national federation announced on Sunday. The Indian girls twice defeated Hong Kong, while against the hosts Thailand they won once and lost another to finish second and bag a silver in the tournament held from April 25-30.
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