NSL co-founder Diana Matheson added to interim staff for Canadian women's soccer team
It will be coach by committee for the Canadian women's soccer team's upcoming friendly with Spain, in the absence of suspended head coach Bev Priestman.
Paris Olympic Sport News
Manu Bhaker Will Not Shoot Competitively in 2024, Says, "Since I Was Facing Injuries..."
Indian Olympic medalist shooter Manu Bhaker said that she will resume training in November and return to competitive shooting next year. Bhaker, who won two medals at the recently-concluded Paris Olympics, was talking to the media in Delhi ahead of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Final, scheduled to start in the national capital from Tuesday. Speaking to the media, Bhaker said, "I will be back for the training in November and to the match maybe by next year. I will follow all the action thoroughly. But my eyes will be on 10 metres event, the 25 metres event and the pistol events, since I am a pistol shooter."
ISSF World Cup Final: After Paris High, India Look To Continue Momentum At Home
The absence of the Paris Olympic medallists notwithstanding, hosts India will not be short on firepower when they compete in the season-ending World Cup Final, starting from Tuesday, with Rhythm Sangwan headlining a 23-member squad. The Paris Olympics medallists automatically qualify for the tournament, but Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh and Swapnil Kusale, who won the bronze, have opted to skip the event to be staged at the Dr. Karni Singh Range.
Manu Bhaker Will Not Shoot Competitively in 2024, Says, "Since I Was Facing Injuries..."
Indian Olympic medalist shooter Manu Bhaker said that she will resume training in November and return to competitive shooting next year. Bhaker, who won two medals at the recently-concluded Paris Olympics, was talking to the media in Delhi ahead of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Final, scheduled to start in the national capital from Tuesday. Speaking to the media, Bhaker said, "I will be back for the training in November and to the match maybe by next year. I will follow all the action thoroughly. But my eyes will be on 10 metres event, the 25 metres event and the pistol events, since I am a pistol shooter."
Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam 2024: Home glory for UAE
After a successful staging of the World Judo Championships earlier this year, The World Judo Tour is back in Abu Dhabi for the first Grand Slam since the Paris Olympic games.
How not to represent country, showcase talents on global stage
Like in other endeavours, failure to plan in sports equates to planning to fail. Nigeria’s woeful outings at the Paris Olympic Games, and the 2024 World U-20 Athletics Championships, in Lima, Peru, succinctly capture the ugly state of affairs in the sports sector. GOWON AKPODONOR writes that poor planning, grueling travel plans, and late release of funds for major meets are key in denying the country podium finishes.
2024 Junior WC Day 2: Dushanbe rises to the occasion
On Thursday, the second day of the Junior World Judo Championships kicked off in the city of Dushanbe.
Belgium's Evenepoel rules out Soudal-Quick Step exit
Double Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel has said he has no plans to leave Soudal-Quick Step amid speculation of a move to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe.