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Australia Olympic chief slams online attack on breakdancer Raygun
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) on Thursday (Aug 15) condemned an online petition calling for an investigation into breakdancer Rachael Gunn's selection for the Paris Olympics, saying it contained falsehoods aimed at inciting hatred against her.
Broxburn Athletic stun Albion Rovers and Cumbernauld Colts to bury derby demons
Broxburn boss Stevie Pittman praised his players for racking up back-to-back wins over established Lowland League sides to bury the demons of their derby defeat to Linlithgow Rose last week.
Australian Olympic Committee wants petition against breaker Raygun removed - ESPN
SYDNEY — The Australian Olympic Committee has criticized an anonymous online petition attacking controversial Paris Games breaking competitor Rachael Gunn, saying the petition was «vexatious, misleading and bullying.»
"India's Dream To Host Olympics 2036, We Are Preparing": PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India dreams of hosting the Olympics in 2036 and added that preparations are already underway, during his Independence Day speech on Thursday. PM Modi congratulated all the athletes who represented India at the Paris Olympics 2024 and also extended his best wishes to those travelling for the upcoming Paralympics. During the speech, PM Modi said that India has already proven that it has the infrastructure to host a big event like the G20 Summit and the next dream for the nation is to host the Olympics in 2036.
NOC advocates early preparation for Los Angeles 2028 for podium finish
President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Habu Gumel, has urged the Federal Government, the private sector, and other stakeholders to help the nation’s athletes begin preparation for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Ignorance, official negligence fuelling drug abuse among sportsmen
Recently, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) listed Nigeria as one of the countries that have failed to comply with its measures to eliminate illegal drug use among athletes. The body blacklisted the country and threatened to ban Nigerian athletes when the case comes up after the Paris 2024 Olympics. Indeed, facts show that ignorance and official apathy to the menace have seen the rise of drug abuse among sportsmen across all disciplines, CHRISTIAN OKPARA writes.