Golden age for train travel? Europe's railways never been busier, data shows
Rail travel in the EU reached a new peak in 2023, totalling 429 billion kilometres in distance travelled by passengers across the bloc, according to Eurostat.
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Despite Internal Challenges Within IOA, Commitment To Host 2036 Olympics Remains Steadfast: PT Usha
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Tuesday insisted that its commitment to host the 2036 Summer Games "remained steadfast" despite the "internal challenges" her organisation has been facing due to her feud with the Executive Council members. Usha has been engaging in a raging fight with 12 EC members who have refused to ratify the appointment of Raghuram Iyer as the IOA CEO made by her in January. "Despite some internal challenges within the IOA, our commitment to hosting the 2036 Summer Games remains steadfast. The IOA remained in continuous contact with the IOC and I am optimistic that India will be viewed as a gracious host," Usha said in a video sent by her office.
Springboks wary of dynamic Scotland ahead of Murrayfield battle
South Africa are expecting Scotland to front up physically in their Autumn International clash in Edinburgh on Sunday, but are also wary of the hosts' dynamic backline that will likely be led by returning flyhalf Finn Russell.
IIHF preparing proposal to add 3-on-3 hockey to 2030 Winter Olympics
The International Ice Hockey Federation is preparing a proposal to add 3-on-3 hockey to the Winter Olympics as soon as 2030 in the French Alps, following the same expansion that basketball has had over the past two Summer Games.
Viktor Gyokeres faces ultimate Manchester United transfer audition for Ruben Amorim
All eyes in Manchester will be on Lisbon on Tuesday night. Manchester City take on Sporting Clube de Portugal in the Champions League, but Manchester United fans will also be watching the game closely.
Olympics In India In 2036? Government Makes Formal Bid, Sends Letter Of Intent To Olympic Body
In a significant step towards India's vision of becoming a sports powerhouse, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has formally sent a Letter of Intent to the Future Host Commission, International Olympic Committee (IOC) on October 1, expressing India's interest to host the Olympics and Paralympics Games in 2036, sources told IANS. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in India in 2036 has taken a significant step forward," the source said.
'Hungriest ever' black hole discovered thanks to James Webb Space Telescope
Scientists have discovered a low-mass supermassive black hole feasting on material at a rate never seen before. A supermassive black hole is the largest type of black hole, with its mass being hundreds of thousands, or millions to billions, of times the mass of our Sun.
'Fantastic for Manchester United' - Why Leny Yoro is ready for Ruben Amorim's back three
One of the leading recruiters in France approved of Manchester United's Leny Yoro coup.