Figure skating-Australian Kerry to appeal US sexual misconduct ban
MELBOURNE : Australian Olympic figure skater Brendan Kerry has said he will appeal against a life-time ban in the United States for sexual misconduct involving a minor.
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India's Chopra picks up javelin gold in home appearance
NEW DELHI : India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra predictably won gold in his first competition at home in three years, but he refused to read too much into his below-par 82.27 metre throw as he prepares to defend his Olympic title in Paris.
Neeraj Chopra Wins Gold In First Competition On Indian Soil In Three Years
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in men's javelin throw event of the Federation Cup in Bhubaneswar, his spear shimmering through the balmy Wednesday evening sky after an unusually slow start in his first competitive outing on Indian soil in three years. Having arrived in the city on the eve of his competition after finishing second in the Doha Diamond League, the 26-year-old superstar did not set the stage ablaze and was placed second after three rounds.
Neeraj Chopra In Federation Cup Live Streaming, Javelin Throw Live Telecast: Where To Watch
Federation Cup 2024 Live Streaming: Reigning world and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will participate in the men's javelin throw final of the Federation Cup 2024 on Wednesday. He marks his return to the competition after missing the last two editions due to training and participating in events across the globe. Neeraj, who won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, pulled off a throw of 87.80m to win the Federation Cup 2021 title. Last weekend, the 26-year-old finished second in the Doha Diamond League with a throw of 88.36m.
Okorie urges athletes, govt against burnout ahead of Olympics
United States-based member of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) board, Victor Okorie, has advised the Federal Government to learn from past mistakes and provide training grants for Nigerian athletes to stop them from burnout before the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Ngerem explains interest in youth development
Former Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) President, Dan Ngerem, who has been appointed an Olympafrica International Foundation ambassador, has promised to work towards promoting youth development through sports.
Saudis look to show jumping for medal success in Paris
Talk of Saudi Arabia bidding to host the Summer Games in 2036 is a little premature and for now the country's Olympic Committee is focused on ensuring a good showing in Paris in July and August, media chief Abdulaziz Albaqous has told Reuters.
Griezmann hat-trick downs Getafe as Atletico Madrid seal Champions League spot
GETAFE, Spain : Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann scored a hat-trick in a 3-0 LaLiga win at Getafe on Wednesday as they sealed Champions League qualification.