Former Arsenal Defender Oleh Luzhnyi Puts His Coaching Career On Hold To Stay And Fight In Ukraine
Former Arsenal defender Oleh Luzhnyi plans to join the fight in Ukraine, putting his coaching ambitions on hold to protect his homeland.
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Strandja Memorial Boxing: Nikhat Zareen, Nitu strike gold for India
Nikhat Zareen (52kg) and Nitu (48kg) struck gold at the 73rd Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria by notching up thoroughly comprehensive victories in their respective finals on Sunday. Nitu prevailed 5-0 over Italy's Erika Prisciandaro, a former youth world championship bronze-medallist. Zareen, on the other hand, outpunched Ukraine's Tetiana Kob, a three-time European Championships medallist 4-1. While Nitu produced a wonderful counter-attacking performance by taking full advantage of her longer reach and taller frame, Zareen was engaged in a draining and messy bout which had its fair share of clinching, holding and even some tumbling over in the ring.
Paralympics - Calls grow for Russia ban in sport, IPC to meet next week
BERLIN : Calls for a blanket ban of Russia in sport grew louder on Sunday with Germany's elite athletes' grouping demanding tougher sanctions and the International Paralympic Committee set to discuss Russia ahead of next week's Beijing Paralympics.
Pep Guardiola and unlikely protagonist show Man City are alive and well despite recent wobble
On a day when the result of a football match seemed almost irrelevant, Manchester City nevertheless secured an important win against Everton to maintain their place at the top of the Premier League table.
Qatar Open: Iga Świątek voices support for Ukraine in emotional interview
World number four Iga Świątek voiced her support for Ukraine in an emotional post-match interview, following her victory in the final of the Qatar Open.
Strong line-up announced for Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
ABU DAHBI: The Emirates Motorsports Organization (EMSO) has announced an entry list packed with the world’s top drivers for the 31st Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, starting next week.
Chelsea condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine
Premier League club Chelsea condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Sunday, saying the situation was "horrific and devastating". Chelsea's statement came after their Russian owner Roman Abramovich gave trustees of the London side's foundation stewardship of the club, amid calls in Britain that he be sanctioned over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin suspended as honorary president of International Judo Federation
Budapest - Russian president Vladimir Putin has been suspended as honorary president of the International Judo Federation (IJF) due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the sport's governing body announced on Sunday.