Swimming Canada CEO Ahmed El-Awadi steps down to pursue other opportunities
Ahmed El-Awadi is stepping down as the chief executive officer of Swimming Canada.
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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.
Michael Jordan game-worn Bulls jersey goes for $4.68M - ESPN
A game-worn Michael Jordan jersey from the Chicago Bulls' 1996-97 season has sold for $4.68 million via Sotheby's.
Tour de France returns to Champs-Elysees, women's Tour adds ninth stage
The Tour de France will finish at the Champs-Elysees in Paris once again in 2025, with the race featuring an all-French route for the first time in five years and its first finish at the Mount Ventoux since 2013, tour organisers said on Tuesday.
Calgary's Drew Fischer named Major League Soccer referee of the year
Canadian Drew Fischer has been honoured as Major League Soccer referee of the year.
Your guide to Art Basel Paris 2024: A revitalised fair unveils its biggest edition yet
After last week's Frieze London, the excitement now shifts to the French capital for the third edition of Art Basel Paris, which is fast becoming one of Europe’s hottest art fairs.
Where are Brookside cast now? From Hollywood fame, drug stashes and prison stints
Brookside, the Channel 4 soap opera, is considered a classic British TV show that significantly contributed to Liverpool's prominence. For many years, the soap was a regular feature on our televisions, making history by broadcasting the first-ever homosexual kiss before the watershed and addressing social issues such as drug addiction and bullying.
Russian Olympic Committee president, who was critical of neutral athlete rules, to step down
The president of the suspended Russian Olympic Committee said Tuesday he plans to step down after six years in charge.