Dygert powers to world title in road time trial
GLASGOW : American Chloe Dygert reclaimed the world title in the individual road time trial with a dominant ride over a 36.2km course ending in Stirling on Thursday.
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Hooper, Cooper axed from Wallabies World Cup squad, Skelton named captain
Coach Eddie Jones also named three uncapped players among the 33 for the September-October tournament in France, including scrumhalf Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, 18-year-old back Max Jorgensen, and prop Blake Schoupp.
European Union's Proposed Move To Ban Lead In Ammunition Raises ISSF's Hackles; Indians Could Feel Heat
Indian shotgun shooters could be impacted in a big way financially if the proposed European Union (EU) norms, curtailing the use of lead pellets in ammunition, are implemented in the foreseeable future. One of the major ramifications of banning lead in ammunition is that marksmen will either have to change the barrels of their shotguns or purchase new guns altogether, both of which are extremely expensive propositions. A trap or skeet gun from a reputed European brand can cost in excess of Rs nine lakh and top international shooters require at least two in the event of one malfunctioning during a competition.
European Union's Proposed Move To Ban Lead In Ammunition Raises ISSF's Hackles; Indians Could Feel Heat
Indian shotgun shooters could be impacted in a big way financially if the proposed European Union (EU) norms, curtailing the use of lead pellets in ammunition, are implemented in the foreseeable future. One of the major ramifications of banning lead in ammunition is that marksmen will either have to change the barrels of their shotguns or purchase new guns altogether, both of which are extremely expensive propositions. A trap or skeet gun from a reputed European brand can cost in excess of Rs nine lakh and top international shooters require at least two in the event of one malfunctioning during a competition.
Pakistan to participate in women’s football tournament in Saudi Arabia next month
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan women’s national football team will travel to Saudi Arabia in September to take part in a multi-nation tournament, an official at the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) said on Tuesday.
Australia's Kaylee McKeown says team was unimpressed with star's 'sore losers' jab at US team
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Dutch cycling star Van der Poel gets up from crash, goes on to win world road race title
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND: Mathieu van der Poel crashed while leading the road race at the world championships, breaking his shoe and tearing his jersey, yet the Dutch cyclist maintained his poise, quickly remounted and pulled away for a remarkable victory Sunday.
Paris Olympics swim event called off over pollution fears on the river Seine
Excessive pollution in Paris' Seine River forced organisers to cancel a pre-Olympics test swimming competition due to take place on Sunday, the sport's international federation said.