Auckland FC players rewarded with New Zealand call-ups
Uncapped winger Liam Gillion's strong start for Auckland FC in the A-League has been rewarded with a spot in New Zealand's squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Vanuatu and Samoa.
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Olympics In India In 2036? Government Makes Formal Bid, Sends Letter Of Intent To Olympic Body: Sources
In a significant step towards India's vision of becoming a sports powerhouse, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has formally sent a Letter of Intent to the Future Host Commission, International Olympic Committee (IOC) on October 1, expressing India's interest to host the Olympics and Paralympics Games in 2036, sources told IANS. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in India in 2036 has taken a significant step forward," the source said. "This monumental opportunity could bring substantial benefits, fostering economic growth, social progress, and youth empowerment across the country," the source added.
76ers centre Joel Embiid suspended 3 games for shoving newspaper columnist
Philadelphia 76ers centre Joel Embiid was suspended by the NBA on Tuesday for three games without pay for shoving a member of the media.
76ers' Joel Embiid suspended 3 games following columnist altercation: report
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Despite Internal Challenges Within IOA, Commitment To Host 2036 Olympics Remains Steadfast: PT Usha
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Tuesday insisted that its commitment to host the 2036 Summer Games "remained steadfast" despite the "internal challenges" her organisation has been facing due to her feud with the Executive Council members. Usha has been engaging in a raging fight with 12 EC members who have refused to ratify the appointment of Raghuram Iyer as the IOA CEO made by her in January. "Despite some internal challenges within the IOA, our commitment to hosting the 2036 Summer Games remains steadfast. The IOA remained in continuous contact with the IOC and I am optimistic that India will be viewed as a gracious host," Usha said in a video sent by her office.
Singapore's Max Maeder named 2024 Young World Sailor of the Year
SINGAPORE: Singapore kitefoiler Max Maeder was named the inaugural Young World Sailor of the Year at the 2024 World Sailing Awards on Tuesday (Nov 5).
Djokovic pulls out of year-end ATP Finals
Novak Djokovic said on Tuesday he will not defend his ATP Finals title due to an "ongoing injury" which has ended the 24-time Grand Slam champion's season.
Boxer Imane Khelif Confirmed As 'Biological Male' In Leaked Medical Report, Harbhajan Singh Reacts
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif remained in the news throughout the Paris Olympics 2024 campaign. Labeled as a biological man by many, Khelif went on to secure a gold medal in the women's 66kg category despite her eligibility for the competition being questioned by many. Months after the conclusion of the Paris Games, a new controversy erupted after a leaked medical report confirmed that Khelif, was in fact, a man. Even former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh reacted to the report, tagging the Olympics on social media while asking them to take the gold medal awarded to the Algerian back.