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RTÉ Sport confirms extensive Allianz Leagues coverage
The clash of Kerry and Derry will begin RTÉ's extensive coverage of the upcoming Allianz Football and Hurling leagues.
Ethiopia's Dera Dida out to retain her women’s Dubai Marathon crown
Dera Dida typically shuns the spotlight and is barely heard when speaking. But on the road in running the marathon distance, she is a warrior making her voice heard.
Indian Athletes To Aim At Paris Olympics This Year
The domestic Indian athletics calendar for 2024 starts with the National Cross Country Championships in Gaya, Bihar on January 15 and will run till December, when the district meets are slated to conclude. The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will host 23 major competitions over the year. With the athletics qualifying window for the Paris 2024 Olympics, scheduled in July-August, already in effect, the events in the first half of the year will also be crucial for the Indian athletes looking to secure a quota for the Paris Olympics.
Brazil orders Rodrigues return as CBF chief ahead of Olympic deadline
BRASILIA : Brazilian Justice Minister Gilmar Mendes ordered Ednaldo Rodrigues to be reinstated as the country's football confederation president after he overturned the previous ruling of the Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice..
Mohamed Salah, Ahmed Hafnaoui and the 10 Arab sportsmen to watch in 2024
With the Paris Olympics looming ahead this summer and the Africa Cup of Nations and Asia Cup football tournaments kicking off in January, 2024 promises to be a big year for Arab athletes.
India Open: Tricky Draw Awaits Home Shuttlers
Top Indian shuttlers, including HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen, have been handed tricky draws at next month's India Open Super 750 badminton tournament as they gear up to exploit the home advantage with Paris Olympics qualification at stake. With the race to Paris heading into its final stretch, Indian shuttlers will look to earn valuable points at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open to be held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium from January 16 to 21. While Asian Games gold medallists Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty and bronze medallist Prannoy will aim to boost their position in the world ranking, the likes of Kidambi Srikanth, Sen and Priyanshu Rajawat will be gunning for the second Indian spot at the Games.
Savita Punia To Lead 18-member Indian Women's Hockey Squad In Olympic Qualifiers In Ranchi
Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia will continue to lead the side and Vandana Katariya will be her deputy as Hockey India on Saturday named an 18-member Indian women's team for the Olympic Qualifiers scheduled to be held in Ranchi from January 13 to 19. India will take the field in Ranchi looking to finish as one of the top three teams in the competition and secure qualification for the Paris Olympics 2024.