US breaker prepares for mental battle at Games
NEW YORK : Top United States breaker and new world champion Victor Montalvo has started the clock on months of mental preparation, after punching his ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Canada pushes No. 1 Poland to 5 sets, suffers 1st loss at men's Olympic volleyball qualifier
Canada has a 2-1 record at the men's Olympic volleyball qualification tournament after dropping a narrow decision to Poland on Tuesday in Xi'An, China.
Pakistan's Star Javelin Thrower Arshad Nadeem Pulls Out Of Asian Games 2023
Pakistan's ace javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem on Tuesday pulled out of the final of the men's javelin throw event in the Asian Games due to an injury. A press release from Pakistan's Athletics team stated that Arshad, who took part in the first training session on September 27, complained to Dr. Asad Abbas that he had been grappling with persistent pain for several months after arriving in Hangzhou. "On October 2, he again complained of pain in the right knee and expressed a desire to undergo an evaluation to determine the impact on his ability to participate in the Javelin Throw event at the Asian Games," read the release from Pakistan's Athletics team.
Games-Russia-born cyclist Zabelinskaya wins gold for Uzbekistan
HANGZHOU, China : Olga Zabelinskaya won gold for Uzbekistan in the women's individual time trial at the Asian Games on Tuesday, the latest Russia-born athlete to have topped the podium in Hangzhou.
Asian Games 2023: Parul Chaudhary, Priti Bag Silver And Bronze In 3000m Steeplechase
India's Parul Chaudhary and Priti secured silver and bronze medals respectively in the women's 3000m steeplechase but they were left chasing the shadow of Bahrain's Yavi Winfred Mutile, who set an Asian Games record on way to defending her title on Monday. Parul clocked 9:27.63 seconds, which was more than nine seconds behind the Bahrain runner who took the top podium finish in 9:18.28, a new Games record. The previous Games record stood in the name of country-mate Jebet Ruth (9:31.36 sec) set during the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.
Evergreen Uzbek gymnast Oksana Chusovitina dreams of Paris Olympics
HANGZHOU: Gymnast Oksana Chusovitina made her international debut for the Soviet Union, and while the country may be long gone, the 48-year-old is still going strong.
"Cheating Should Never Be Appreciated": Jyothi Yarraji On False Start Controversy In 100m Hurdles
After winning the silver medal in the Women's 100m Hurdles at the 19th Asian Games amidst a false start controversy on Sunday, Jyothi Yarraji said that cheating should never be appreciated in any sport. While speaking to ANI, the Indian hurdler accepted that it was a horrible experience for her but she was happy in the end since she won the silver medal later. "It was a horrible experience, I just want to say that cheating should never be appreciated in any sport. After a lot of drama, I finally won the silver medal and I am happy since this was my first Asian Games," Yarraji told ANI.
Tears as South Korea whitewash China for 'precious' badminton gold
HANGZHOU, China: South Korea's badminton squad raced onto the court and some players were in tears after steamrolling hosts China 3-0 to win Asian Games women's team gold on Sunday (Oct 1) for the first time in nearly 30 years.