I want to be the best ever, says Olympic BMX champion Shriever
LONDON : British Olympic BMX champion Beth Shriever says her aim is to become the greatest female athlete in her sport as she looks ahead to defending her world title in July.
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Canadian women's team to play Korea in June friendly
The Canadian women's soccer national team will face Korea Republic in an international friendly on June 26 at BMO Field in Toronto as they continue to prepare for the CONCACAF W Championship.
IOC questions Olympic boxing leadership after international federation's election
With boxing's status at the Olympics in doubt, the IOC was not impressed on Saturday with the leadership election of the sport's governing body which was stripped of recognition in 2019.
Santiago Nieva Steps Down As Indian Boxing High Performance Director
Indian men's boxing team High Performance Director Santiago Nieva has stepped down from his role after serving for five years, the national federation said on Saturday. Nieva, who took charge of the national team in 2017, will take up the job of the Australian national boxing team head coach. Nieva's five-year stint had seen some impressive achievements such as the highest-ever participation at the Tokyo Olympics and historic two medals in the 2019 Men's World Championships.
Santiago Nieva Steps Down As Indian Boxing High Performance Director
Indian men's boxing team High Performance Director Santiago Nieva has stepped down from his role after serving for five years, the national federation said on Saturday. Nieva, who took charge of the national team in 2017, will take up the job of the Australian national boxing team head coach. Nieva's five-year stint had seen some impressive achievements such as the highest-ever participation at the Tokyo Olympics and historic two medals in the 2019 Men's World Championships.
TOI Exclusive: Boxing coach Santiago Nieva resigns, to take up job in Australia
Santiago Nieva, on Friday resigned from his position, citing a "better opportunity" from Boxing Australia. Santiago was offered a contract extension as the HPD of the Indian men's boxing team till the 2024 Paris Olympics in January this year, which ended months of uncertainty surrounding his future post the country's boxers' underwhelming performance at the Tokyo Olympics. At NIS Patiala on Friday, a teary-eyed Santiago broke the news to his fellow coaches and boxers at the men's national camp during the evening sparring session, sources confirmed to TOI.
Modern Pentathlon - Obstacle racing set to replace equestrian after Paris 2024 Olympics despite athlete opposition
Obstacle racing is set to replace equestrian in the modern pentathlon event despite strong opposition from athletes. Under pressure to remove horses from the event, modern pentathlon will test obstacle racing as a replacement.
Joel Embiid could play for France at 2024 Paris Olympics
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid started the process to become eligible to represent France in international basketball, two years before Paris hosts the Olympics, according to French media.