South Korea coach Hong denies allegations of preferential treatment
SEOUL : South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo said his appointment was not the result of preferential treatment from the Korea Football Association (KFA).
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China test-fires intercontinental ballistic missile into Pacific Ocean as tensions with US mount
China test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, stirring security concerns in a region already tense over Beijing's territorial claims and rivalry with the US.
How can Russia keep producing weapons with foreign parts despite sanctions?
During the first two weeks of September, Russia launched over 640 Shahed drones at Ukrainian cities, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Euroviews. Russia wants the world divided and in conflict. NATO cannot let this happen
Lithuania has been steadfast in its support for Ukraine. It remains in the top three largest donors by GDP of all NATO nations and its people understand more than most the threat Russia represents.
Manu Bhaker, Trolled For Wearing Paris Olympic Medals, Gives Fiery Reply
Shooter Manu Bhaker scripted history last month as she became the first athlete of Independent India to win multiple medals at a single edition of the Olympic games. The 22-year-old claimed bronze medal in the women's 10-metre air pistol event and the 10-metre air pistol mixed team events at the Paris Olympics 2024. Despite winning laurels for the country, Manu, however, was recently targetted by social media trolls for carrying her Paris Olympic medals to events. However, Manu has silenced the trollers with her sharp retort.
BAI Announces Cash Rewards For Paris Paralympic Medal-Winning Shuttlers
The Badminton Association of India announced on Tuesday a total reward of Rs 50 lakh for the para shuttlers who secured medals at the Paris Paralympics last month. Indian para shuttlers won five medals, including one gold, two silver and as many bronze, at the Paris Games. Nitesh Kumar, who clinched the coveted gold in the men's Singles SL3 category, will receive a prize of Rs 15 lakh, while silver medallists Suhas Yathiraj (men's singles SL4) and Thulasimathi Murugesan (women's singles SU5) will each be awarded Rs 10 lakh.
"No Technique, Just Play Your Best": R Praggnanandhaa After India's Win At Chess Olympiad
Chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa expressed pride at India's double gold medal win at the recently-concluded Chess Olympiad and added that the triumph would take the game to more people. In the recently-concluded Chess Olympiad, India's men's and women's teams made history, securing gold medals for the first time in their respective categories and joining the elite company of countries to have pulled off a double of gold medals in the same edition of the competition. Praggnanandhaa, his sister Vaishali Rameshbabu, and men's team captain Srinath Narayanan were given a warm welcome at the Chennai airport after the win.