Rush for medals begin as Tinubu unveils 8th National Youth Games
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Like singer picking 'wrong song', but vitriol at breaker Raygun unwelcome says sport's Singaporean chief
SINGAPORE: Making its debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the sport of breaking or break dancing was catapulted to global attention after Rachael "Raygun" Gunn took to the stage.
Body of Ugandan Olympic athlete set on fire by her partner is received by family
The body of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei — who died after being set on fire by her partner in Kenya — has been received by her family and anti-femicide crusaders ahead of her burial.
"They're Like Brothers": India Hockey Captain On Pakistan Players Ahead Of Asian Champions Trophy Clash
A semifinal berth already secured, unbeaten India will look to continue the winning run and supremacy over arch-rivals Pakistan in their last and most-awaited round-robin match of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy here on Saturday. With four wins out of as many games, defending champions India are leading the points table, followed closely by Pakistan. Starting the tournament as clear favourites, Paris Olympics bronze-medallists India haven't disappointed so far, beating hosts China 3-0, Japan 5-1, trouncing Malaysia 8-1 before registering a 3-1 victory against Korea in their last match.
Klimkova resigns as NZ women's coach
New Zealand women's coach Jitka Klimkova has resigned halfway through her six-year contract months after being cleared by an independent investigation into a "workplace employment" matter.
Olympics Medalist Manu Bhaker To Not Compete In ISSF World Cup Final. Here's Why
Rhythm Sangwan will be the only Indian shooter to compete in two events in the season-ending ISSF World Cup Final here after double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker opted for a three-month rest following her exploits in the Paris Games. The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Thursday announced a 23-member Indian squad for the tournament that will be held across rifle, pistol and shotgun categories from October 13 to 18 at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range.
'Under Stress' Indian Asian Games Medallist Contemplated 'Suicide'. Reason: Missing Olympics 2024
Harmilan Bains is no stranger to challenges. After not losing a single individual race in 2021, she went through a knee surgery which kept her out for 10 months. Upon her return to action, she went on to win the silver medals in the women's 800m and 1500m categories at the 2022 Asian Games. Once a national record holder in the women's 1500m, Bains revealed the fact that she was in depression after failing to qualify for the Paris Olympics 2024 and also contemplated suicide at a point but used her situation as an example and sent an inspiring message to the young athletes of the nation.
Cyclist Michael Woods targets Montreal win after pondering retirement, Vuelta triumph
Michael Woods thought Father Time had finally come calling.