Hockey Canada should not be hosting this world junior tournament
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Chelsea send Wesley Fofana transfer hint as deal sanctioned for defender
Chelsea's world-record pursuit of Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana could be set to take a step closer after the Blues dropped a fresh hint in their bid to land the Frenchman.
Badminton: Amid a tough 2022, world champion Loh Kean Yew is in search of his ‘better self’
SINGAPORE: Just a year ago, Loh Kean Yew was ranked 40th in the world.
Serena Williams retirement heralds sunset of sport's golden era
The American, who will turn 41 next month, said that the countdown has begun for her to quit playing and devote more time to her family and business. The decision -- though not unexpected given Williams' struggles with form and injury in the past 12 months -- would have sent shivers down the spines of tennis administrators and organisers.
How much is Serena Williams worth as she announces retirement plans?
American tennis great Serena Williams on Tuesday announced that her incredible career is coming to an end.
National Javelin Day recap: A reminder of how Neeraj Chopra has inspired countless young athletes
On August 7 this year, on the first anniversary of Neeraj's historic gold medal finish at the Japan National Stadium when he sealed the deal with a majestic throw of 87.58m, the first National Javelin Day was celebrated in the country. The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) had earlier announced that from now on August 7 will be commemorated as National Javelin Day. According to AFI President Adille J Sumariwalla, this step has been taken to promote the sport at the grassroots level to encourage more and more kids to take up javelin, with Neeraj as their shining idol. As many as 32 State and Union Territory units affiliated to the AFI organised Javelin competitions on August 7. The competitions were held in various categories like, U-14, U-16, U-18, U-20 and Men's. The U-14 category of the Delhi State competition was won by 13-year-old Taksh Lohiya.
Peaty withdraws from European Championships to take an extended break from swimming
Adam Peaty has withdrawn from the British team for the European Championships and plans to take a prolonged break from swimming ahead of the 2023 season. Peaty, along with James Guy and Alys Thomas, has elected not to compete in the Games, which start in Rome on Thursday. Ad Peaty won his first Commonwealth gold in the 50m breaststroke but suffered defeat in the 100m event for the first time in eight years, finishing fourth.