Canadian women swept by Thailand in Volleyball Nations League action
Canada dropped its second straight women's Volleyball Nations League match on Thursday, falling in straight sets against Thailand.
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Kosovo Olympic Committee calls for disciplinary action against Novak Djokovic over French Open message
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Djokovic back in action at French Open after Kosovo controversy
PARIS: Novak Djokovic will take to Court Philippe Chatrier in Wednesday’s French Open night session under fire for his recent comments about clashes in Kosovo, after world number one Carlos Alcaraz also plays in the second round. Djokovic, who is chasing a men’s record 23rd Grand Slam singles title at Roland Garros, scrawled the message “Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the violence” on a camera following his first-round match.
World Body Condemns Action Against Indian Wrestlers, Calls For 'Impartial Investigation' Into Their Allegations
Amid the long-standing protest by ace Indian wrestlers, who have alleged that their complaints against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh have been largely ignored, the global governing body of the sport - United World Wrestling (UWW) - has released a statement on the issue. In the statement, issued on Tuesday, UWW has urged authorities to carry an impartial probe on the allegations. They have also called for election in the WFI, failing to do which may lead to the national body's suspension.
Ex-India Cricket Captain Anil Kumble Reacts On Action Against Protesting Wrestlers
Some of India's top wrestlers, including Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, along with World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat on Tuesday tweeted that they are going to immerse their medals in river Ganga. They complained that despite allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, no action is being taken against him. The wrestlers even went Haridwar to immerse their medals but later shelved that plan to consign their medals in Ganga after much coaxing from the locals.
"Haunted By The Horrifying Images": Abhinav Bindra Reacts On Visuals Of Action Against Wrestlers
A day after videos from the National Capital showed wrestlers being shoved, pushed, pinned down to the ground and dragged into buses - triggering outrage across the country - Abhinav Bindra has reacted on the issue. On Sunday, tension escalated when the wrestlers, led by Vinesh Phogat and her cousin Sangeeta Phogat, attempted to breach the security barricades set up by the police. Bindra, the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Olympics, said that he is saddened by the developments.
"Has To Be A Better Way": Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra On Cops' Action Against Wrestlers
India's top wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Bajrang Punia, had planned a protest outside the new parliament during its inauguration in the National Capital on Sunday. The athletes had organised a 'Mahila Samman Mahapanchayat' (women's assembly) as part of their ongoing protest against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. However, as they were trying to march towards the new Parliament from their site of protest at Jantar Mantar, the Delhi Police detained the protesting wrestlers.
Hibs slam fan who 'struck' Marijan Cabraja as they launch scathing statement urging Hearts to take action
Hibs have demanded Hearts take a serious look at video footage appearing to show Marijan Cabraja in confrontation with a Jambos supporter.