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I'm the IOA president, asserts Adille Sumariwalla

"I'm the president, that's all. There's nothing to discuss," the former sprinter, who's president of the Athletics Federation of India since 2012, told reporters on Monday at the announcement of a sponsor tying up with AFI to support India's women athletes. Brushing off some of the IOA officials' statements which objected to his claim, Sumariwalla said, "You can say what you want." When told there was a court order that status quo be maintained at the IOA, he shot back: "Show me the court order.

Kendall Coyne Schofield has first-hand look at what women’s hockey is missing

For U.S. women’s hockey captain Kendall Coyne Schofield, the resources she lacks as a female hockey player aren’t some unknown quantity. They are tangible benefits she provides other athletes on a regular basis.

PICTURES | The thrills and spills of the 2022 Comrades Marathon

The 2022 Comrades Marathon had its thrills and spills, along with the emotions and the odd unfortunate tragedy.

Serena Williams: 'Women sometimes have to make different choices than men' says 23-time Grand Slam champion

Serena Williams says she has come to a point “where women sometimes have to make different choices than men”, hinting that she has been forced to choose between tennis and her child. Williams revealed earlier this month that she is “evolving away” from tennis and is set to retire after the US Open which begins on Monday. Ad She plays Danka Kovinic on Monday night in the first round in what could be her last ever singles match.

Cristiano Ronaldo's end game - Super sub? Star of a mid-table team? He'll still produce, but role won't be the same

There are a bunch of amazing things about Cristiano Ronaldo's debut for Manchester United. First off: that it happened 19 years ago. These highlights are old enough to buy a pack of cigarettes, invest in some AMC stock and slice up a pound of processed meat at the grocery store.

AFI partners with HSBC India to support young women athletes

Under the partnership, promising girls will be picked from the National Inter District Championships for Under-14 and Under-16 categories and would be nurtured to perform on the global stage. "Special coaching camps would be set up for the selected athletes and all their needs would be taken care of," AFI President Adille Sumariwalla said at the launch of the partnership.

Barcelona's Aubameyang attacked by robbers at home

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A group of masked men broke into the house of Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and attacked and robbed him early Monday, the club said.

Tragedy at Comrades as runner dies after collapsing during race

The Comrades Marathon's much-celebrated return after a forced two-year hiatus due to Covid-19 has been marred by the passing of a runner.

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I'm the IOA president, asserts Adille Sumariwalla

Kendall Coyne Schofield has first-hand look at what women’s hockey is missing

PICTURES | The thrills and spills of the 2022 Comrades Marathon

Serena Williams: 'Women sometimes have to make different choices than men' says 23-time Grand Slam champion

Cristiano Ronaldo's end game - Super sub? Star of a mid-table team? He'll still produce, but role won't be the same

AFI partners with HSBC India to support young women athletes

Barcelona's Aubameyang attacked by robbers at home

Tragedy at Comrades as runner dies after collapsing during race