Olympic champion swimmer Lukas Martens sets world record in men's 400m freestyle
Olympic champion Lukas Martens of Germany has broken the men's 400-metre freestyle record at the Swim Open Stockholm.
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Vinesh Phogat Blasts 'Those Who Tweet For Rs 2' Over Cash Reward Jibes: "Zip It..."
Vinesh Phogat took aim at social media trolls who accused her of asking for a cash reward of Rs 4 crore from the Haryana government for her achievements at the Paris Olympics 2024. Phogat qualified for the gold medal match but was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight ahead of the bout. However, the Haryana government assured Phogat of benefits equivalent to a Olympics silver medalist. Phogat has now criticised people for accusing her of asking for the rewards and even asked them to 'zip it'.
Paige Bueckers projected to go No. 1 in 2025 WNBA Draft to Dallas Wings
The WNBA is set to welcome its new rookie class, headlined by Paige Bueckers when the league holds its annual draft Monday night.
Lovlina Borgohain Considers Move To 70kg After IOC Scraps Her 75kg Weight Class From Olympics
Tokyo Olympics medallist Lovlina Borgohain could move down to the 70kg category after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) scrapped her current 75kg weight class for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, forcing her to pick a new division. The IOC on Wednesday announced the event programme and athlete quotas for the LA Games. With the rejig, Borgohain will have to either move down to 70kg or bulk up to 80kg. "This is brand new information for me. It is quite shocking," Borgohain, who was caught off guard by the development, told PTI from Guwahati.
Adam Peaty Says Yes To 2028 Olympics After New Swim Events Added
Adam Peaty announced Wednesday he intends to compete at a fourth Olympics after six new swimming events were added to the 2028 Los Angeles Games in what he called "an amazing decision." The International Olympic Committee ratified a move that will see the 50m backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke all contested for the first time. Previously, only freestyle was raced over the sport's shortest distance despite all four strokes being on the schedule at world championships.
Vinesh Phogat Chooses Rs 4 Crore Cash Prize After Haryana Govt Offers Options
Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat has opted for a cash prize after the Haryana government recently offered to her benefits equivalent to an Olympic silver medallist, asking her to choose from various options. Phogat, 30, was disqualified from the 2024 Paris Olympics for being overweight ahead of her gold medal bout in the 50-kg category. The three-time Olympian led protests against former former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh. She successfully contested the Haryana Assembly elections from Julana in Jind district last year on a Congress ticket.
Singapore badminton player Jessica Tan retires at 31
SINGAPORE: After over a decade in competitive badminton, one of Singapore’s most decorated players Jessica Tan announced her retirement on Friday (Apr 11), citing multiple injuries and the decision to pursue studies in sport management.
Neeraj Chopra Set To Begin 2025 Season In Doha; Eyes Consistency, Distance
After an injury-marred 2024, a fully fit Neeraj Chopra is set to begin his 2025 athletics season at the Doha Diamond League, with his focus not just on distance but also on maintaining consistency, according to Olympics.com. For his season opener, the reigning javelin throw world champion and Paris 2024 Olympics silver medallist returns to a familiar venue in the Qatari capital, where he has launched his last two seasons.