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Tejaswin Shankar To Compete In CWG, Entry Cleared By CGF On Request Of IOA
Indian high jumper Tejaswin Shankar was on Friday cleared to compete at the upcoming Commonwealth Games after the organisers accepted his entry on the request of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), ending a month-long drama surrounding his participation. The organisers had initially rejected Shankar's late entry but the IOA has now got confirmation from the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and Birmingham CWG organisers about acceptance of his entry after a Delegate Registration Meeting (DRM).
Canada's Moh Ahmed edges way into 5,000m final at World Athletics Championships
Canadian long-distance runner Moh Ahmed is back in another 5,000-metre final at the world athletics championships.
Anti-LGBTIQ+ countries face potential ban from staging Commonwealth Games
Countries with anti-LGBTIQ+ laws could be prevented from staging the Commonwealth Games, according to organisers. Four years ago in the Gold Coast diving gold medallist Tom Daley used his platform to strongly condemn anti-gay laws in 37 Commonwealth countries. Ad/> Since then that number has become 36 — painfully slow progress — and exactly half of the nations and territories expected to compete at next week's Games in Birmingham.
PTO Canadian Open: 'No expectations' - Alistair Brownlee coy in Canada but wants to win 'world's biggest races'
Alistair Brownlee admitted he 'had no expectations' ahead of the PTO Canadian Open, but that he remained dedicated to winning 'the world's biggest races'. The two-time Olympic gold medallist was a late and unexpected addition to the men's field ahead of Sunday's race. Ad/> He has struggled for momentum this year after illness forced him out of the Ironman World Championship in May /> PTO TourPTO Tour heads to Texas for PTO US OpenYESTERDAY AT 12:34 But Brownlee will now race alongside a stellar field with reigning Olympic champion Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden, and home favourite Lionel Sanders.
Protesters interrupt Tour de France again
CAHORS, France: Protesters held up the Tour de France on Friday during its 19th stage run from the Pyrenees to Cahors. The race had been underway for around 30 minutes when a leading group of five escape riders encountered a protest blocking the route.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth not to attend Commonwealth Games in Birmingham
Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this summer, with her son and heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles set to deliver a speech on her behalf, Buckingham Palace said on Friday. Charles will be accompanied by his wife, Camilla, to represent the queen at the July 28 opening ceremony of the multi-sport event, the palace added. The event is attended by athletes from the Commonwealth network of 54 countries, most of which are former British colonies.
Odei Onaindia returns to Hyderabad FC
Odei, who was part of the squad in 2020-21 season, returns to the side where he played a crucial role in what was a new-look young team, back then. "I have really good memories with this team and I am really excited to be back with them again.