Minister explains decision to pay athletes’ training grants in Paris
Sports Minister, John Enoh, has explained his decision to pay both foreign and home-based athletes their training grants midway into the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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Paris Paralympics open in blaze of hope and inclusivity
PARIS: The 2024 Paralympics opened in Paris on Wednesday (Aug 28) in a colourful and hope-filled ceremony, starting 11 days of competition in a city still riding the wave of the successful Olympics.
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With the onset of the military conflict in Ukraine, many diasporas mobilized to provide aid and support to their second homeland. One of the most active and prominent among them has been the Armeria Foundation, established by Armen Varuzhanovich Sargsyan. This foundation has united the efforts of many Armenian entrepreneurs and activists to support both the Ukrainian military and the civilian population while continuing to work on the development of cultural and sports projects.
Michigan athletic director says school will 'fight' NCAA on cheating scandal investigations
Jim Harbaugh commented on the ongoing investigation into Michigan’s off-campus scouting, saying ‘I do not apologize, I did not participate.’ Colin Cowherd calls the entire situation a ridiculous ‘witch hunt.’
Sitting volleyball saved Canada's Voss-Shafiq after amputation — now, she wants to bump it forward
For many, sport is a way to connect people and community.
14-Year-Old Smashes 100m Age Group World Record, Refreshes Usain Bolt Memories
Nigeria-born British athlete Divine Iheme looks ready for the grand stage, having impressed one and all with his breathtaking speed on the track. Iheme could be a name that fans would be singing for a long time, after the 14-year-old ran the 100m in a stunning 10.30 seconds at Lee Valley Athletics Centre, breaking the previous record of 10.51 seconds set by Jamaican speedster Sachin Dennis. Only two years ago, when he was aged 12, Iheme was covering the 100m distance in 11.3 seconds. The teenager has made significant progress, to clock 10.30 seconds, breaking the 'world record' in that age group.
Paris Paralympics declared open amid grand spectacle at Place de la Concorde
Just weeks after hosting the Olympics, Paris inaugurated the 2024 Paralympics on Wednesday with a nearly four-hour-long opening ceremony in the heart of the city.
Joyful ceremony kickstarts Paris 2024 Paralympics
PARIS : French president Emmanuel Macron declared the Paralympic Games open on Wednesday after a glorious ceremony in which competitors were celebrated by joyful volunteers and spectators on a sweet summer night.