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With some changes, I don't rule out a return to World Championship cycle: Magnus Carlsen
During a chat with TOI, the 31-year-old spoke on his decision to not play the next World Championship clash, Norway's chances at the Olympiad and more. Excerpts:Was there a flashpoint when you realised you were not up for the World Championship final anymore?I have been thinking about this for quite a while. It's been on my mind, I would say, for the last one-and-half years and I have been pretty sure that I would not play another match after the one in 2021.
UAE 'golden girl' Shamma Al Kalbani leading the way for next generation of jiu-jitsu stars
UAE jiu-jitsu star Faisal Al Ketbi has labelled Shamma Al Kalbani the “golden girl” of the martial arts sport after she secured two bronze medals in the recent World Games.
Defiant Sebastian Coe flies flag for London Olympics with a murky legacy
On the eve of the 10th anniversary of the London Olympics, Sebastian Coe is reminiscing about the one that got away. “We got so close to giving Sir Alex Ferguson the job to coach the football team,” he says, sighing, and his mind is catapulted back to the time he asked Sir Bobby Charlton to discreetly sound out the Manchester United manager.
Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig: Cycling’s greatest character is now a winner too after Tour de France Femmes heroics
Plenty of sports people can lay claim to being a ‘fan favourite’ but those who win their way into the hearts and minds of the viewing public more often than not transcend mere sporting excellence. Cecilie Uttrug Ludwig is one such character.
Britain should launch bid with Liverpool and Manchester says campaigner
LONDON : Britain should put together a bid for a 'North-West Olympics' centred around Manchester and Liverpool because it would have a much bigger impact than the London 2012 Games, veteran major event campaigner Bob Scott has said.
‘What a victory, man!’ – Watch Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig’s amazing victory interview at Tour de France Femmes
An emotional Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig (FDJ Suez Futuroscope) gave an extraordinary interview after roaring to Stage 3 victory at the Tour de France Femmes. Uttrup Ludwig’s general classification hopes had unravelled on Monday following a crash, while FDJ co-leader Marta Cavalli had to abandon the race after a horrific collision. Ad/> But the team’s misery was eased when Uttrup Ludwig proved the strongest on the run into Epernay, with the Dane seeing off legendary Dutchwoman Marianne Vos (Jumbo-Visma) in a thrilling finale.
Ludwig wins Tour de France Femmes stage three as Vos retains yellow jersey
Denmark's Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig finished strongly to win the third stage of the Tour de France Femmes on Tuesday, while Dutch great Marianne Vos came second to retain the yellow jersey.