Memory of father gives McKeown 'superpower' to retain gold
PARIS : Kaylee McKeown lost her father to a terminal illness a year before the Tokyo Games, but his memory continues to drive her to ever-higher achievement at the Olympics.
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Singles players allowed 10-minute break due to extreme heat
PARIS : Tennis players at the Olympics will be allowed a 10-minute break between the second and third sets in singles on Tuesday due to extreme heat, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said.
Southampton sign forward Brereton Diaz, midfielder Matsuki
Southampton have signed Chile forward Ben Brereton Diaz from Villarreal and Japanese midfielder Kuryu Matsuki from FC Tokyo on four-year contracts, the newly-promoted Premier League club announced on Tuesday.
Equestrian-Denmark tops dressage qualifiers in first Grand Prix day
PARIS : Denmark's riders dominated the scoreboard after the first day of Olympics Dressage qualifiers on Tuesday, with Nanna Skodborg Merrald and her chestnut gelding Zepter showing the day's most outstanding performance.
Portsmouth's Bishop to undergo heart surgery
Portsmouth striker Colby Bishop will undergo heart surgery after a potential risk was diagnosed during his routine pre-season medical check, the English Championship club said on Tuesday.
Sainz to move from Ferrari to Williams in 2025
LONDON :Ferrari's Carlos Sainz will race for Williams next season after signing a multi-year deal, the Formula One team said on Monday in a major coup for a team currently ninth in the championship.
Bhagwad Gita To 400 Euro Fines: Manu Bhaker's Journey To Olympics Medal
An elite athlete gets to bite an Olympic medal after years of blood and sweat and it was no different for 22-year-old Manu Bhaker, who relied on the teachings of Bhagwat Gita to fulfil a long-cherished dream. The first Indian woman to win a shooting medal at the Summer Games, the Jhajjar-born was rated highly ever since she burst on the scene with the gold in the 10m air pistol at the 2018 Youth Olympics. Umpteen medals followed on the international stage but the ultimate prize eluded her. After the heartbreak of her first Olympics in Tokyo, where she ended up in tears, Bhaker finally realised her dream with a bronze in the 10m air pistol event here on Sunday.
Bhagwad Gita To 400 Euro Fines: Manu Bhaker's Journey To Olympics Medal
An elite athlete gets to bite an Olympic medal after years of blood and sweat and it was no different for 22-year-old Manu Bhaker, who relied on the teachings of Bhagwat Gita to fulfil a long-cherished dream. The first Indian woman to win a shooting medal at the Summer Games, the Jhajjar-born was rated highly ever since she burst on the scene with the gold in the 10m air pistol at the 2018 Youth Olympics. Umpteen medals followed on the international stage but the ultimate prize eluded her. After the heartbreak of her first Olympics in Tokyo, where she ended up in tears, Bhaker finally realised her dream with a bronze in the 10m air pistol event here on Sunday.