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Outcry as kabaddi players served food kept on toilet floor, officer suspended
Shortly after images and news of the incident, reported first by TOI on September 18, spread like wildfire, the UP government suspended the sports officer of Saharanpur, Animesh Saxena, and ordered an inquiry against him. The contractor, who was given responsibility for cooking the food and serving it to the players, was blacklisted. The incident drew sharp condemnation from several politicians, including BJP’s Pilibhit MP Varun Gandhi and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal among a host of others. Union sports minister Anurag Thakur said he has directed “strict action” in the matter.
Barcelona identify Martin Zubimendi and Ruben Neves as top targets to replace outgoing Sergio Busquets – Paper Round
The next Busquets Sergio Busquets is set to end his 17-year stay at Barcelona by leaving next summer and Marca reveal that the Blaugrana are already preparing for his departure. Barca’s board are putting together a shortlist of players who would be able to fill the gap after Busquets ahead of an expected move to the MLS. There are two names which headline the list of targets: Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad and Ruben Neves of Wolves.
Sport leaders eye Africa as talent source, investment target
NEW YORK: Africa offers a vast underdeveloped market for global sports, with thousands of athletes ready to join international ranks if only there were major investment, industry leaders and stars say.
Formula One Adds Las Vegas As 2023 Calendar Grows To 24 Races
Formula One provisionally added a first race in Las Vegas to the 2023 schedule announced on Tuesday, taking the total to a record 24. The season will start in Bahrain on March 5 and finish in Abu Dhabi, more than nine months later on November 26. Las Vegas will be the penultimate round as F1 quickly adds a third race in the United States after Miami joined the schedule this season. The Las Vegas race is subject to "homologation", or official approval of the circuit by FIA, the motor sports governing body.
Clouds of smoke seen overhead as crews tackle fire at derelict building in Stockport
Clouds of smoke were seen overhead in Stockport on Tuesday evening (September 20) after a fire started in a derelict building. Fire crews raced to the scene of the blaze on Greek Street, shortly after 5.30pm.
Chelsea dealt blow as Christoph Freund opts to stay at Red Bull Salzburg
Red Bull Salzburg sporting director Christoph Freund has said he has turned down the chance to take up a similar role at Chelsea.
Struggling Osaka aiming to break slump as Pan Pacific Open returns
Struggling Naomi Osaka admitted Monday that she had gone through "more down than up" this year as she tries to break out of her slump at her home Pan Pacific Open this week.