China finish home Asian Games with record 201 golds
HANGZHOU: Hosts China finished top of the Asian Games medals table with a record 201 golds, as Taiwan's Gu Shiau-shuang won the final event in Hangzhou on Sunday (Oct 8).
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Hassan scorches women's field at Chicago Marathon
Olympic gold medallist Sifan Hassan denied Kenyan Ruth Chepngetich a third straight Chicago Marathon title on Sunday, winning her second-ever marathon in a scorching two hours 13 minutes and 44 seconds.
Asian Games 2023 Comes To An End With Massive Closing Ceremony - See Pics
The curtains were brought down on a memorable Asian Games with the celebration of the athletes' stupendous feats and China's cultural heritage at a colourful and technologically mesmerising closing ceremony on Sunday. A festive atmosphere descended on the 80,000 capacity 'Big Lotus' Stadium in the 75-minute show of light, sound and laser with the athletes of the 45 participating countries bidding farewell after more than two weeks of intense sporting competition. The closing ceremony was a celebration of sports and culture, and it sought to realise a harmonic convergence of 'Culture and Sports'. Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) acting chief Randhir Singh declared the 19th edition of the Asian Games closed in the presence of Chinese premier Li Qiang and other dignitaries.
Kelvin Kiptum obliterates men's marathon world record in Chicago
Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shattered the men's marathon world record in Chicago on Sunday, winning in two hours and 35 seconds to beat compatriot Eliud Kipchoge's previous mark by more than 30 seconds.
Bills LB Matt Milano carted off in London with knee injury - ESPN
LONDON — Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano suffered a knee injury in the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars and was soon after ruled out of the game.
Law and District AAC athletes are amongst the prizes again
Law and District athletes Liam Nolan and Steven Stone medalled at the Scottish Senior Disability Sport Championships, two of several recent good results for the club.
Ander Herrera sends two-word message after Manchester United comeback win
Ander Herrera was delighted to see former side Manchester United produce a vintage comeback victory over Brentford on Saturday afternoon.
'Successful' Asian Games for Singapore, but room for improvement for likes of table tennis, badminton: Top sports official
HANGZHOU: Singapore's Asian Games outing was a "successful" one, but sports such as table tennis and badminton will need analyse how they can make a step up from doing well at the SEA Games level, said Singapore Sports Institute (SSI) chief Su Chun Wei on Saturday (Oct 7).