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Russian, Belarusian athletes allowed to compete as neutrals from February, says BWF
Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete as "individual neutral athletes" at events sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) from next February, the sport's governing body said on Tuesday.
Asked About Son's Win Over Arshad Nadeem, Neeraj Chopra's Mother Gives Stunning Reply
India's 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra hasn't just become one of the most decorated athletes in the country but also one of the most loved. It was Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem whom Neeraj had to beat in the final in order to claim to top podium spot. Despite there being an India vs. Pakistan rivalry in sports, Neeraj reiterated how fond he is of Arshad and the fact that he won a silver medal, makes him happy. Later, Neeraj's mother also gave a priceless response to a reporter who asked her how she felt to see Neeraj beating an athlete from Pakistan.
Rubiales RFEF timeline: World Cup kiss, allegations, more - ESPN
Luis Rubiales, the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), refused to resign on Friday and said he will «fight to the end» after a week of growing pressure following his unsolicited kiss of Spain player Jenni Hermoso. On Saturday, he was provisionally suspended from all football-related activities for 90 days by FIFA.
F1 Singapore Grand Prix's 2023 attendance expected to dip 17% after grandstand closure
SINGAPORE: Attendance at the 2023 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix is expected to dip by 17 per cent due to the closure of the Bay Grandstand as part of efforts to redevelop The Float @ Marina Bay, organisers said on Tuesday (Aug 29).
National Sports Day: PM Modi Pays Homage To Major Dhyan Chand, Greets Sportspersons
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to India's hockey legend Major Dyan Chand on the occasion of his 118th birth anniversary and the 12th National Sports Day on Monday. PM Modi took his X (formerly Twitter) handle to wish the Indian sportspersons in the special day of the National Sports Day. "On National Sports Day, my greetings to all sportspersons. India is proud of their contributions to the nation. I pay homage to Major Dhyan Chand Ji as well on his birth anniversary," PM Modi wrote.
Megan Rapinoe to play final USA game Sept. 24 vs. South Africa - ESPN
Megan Rapinoe will play her final game for the U.S. women's national team in a Sept. 24 friendly against South Africa at Chicago's Soldier Field, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Tuesday.
Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With Punjab and Haryana High Court Order Staying WFI Polls
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to interfere with the Punjab and Haryana High Court order staying the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections. The development came days after UWW, the world governing body for wrestling, suspended the WFI for not conducting its elections on time. As a result of the global wrestling body's decision, the country's grapplers will not be able to compete at the upcoming World Championships under the Indian flag. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Pankaj Mithal asked the petitioner, Andhra Pradesh Amateur Wrestling Association, to approach the high court with its grievances.