N.W.T. swimmer Jacob Mitchener wins bronze in final race at North American Indigenous Games
In his final swim competition at the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG), Jacob Mitchener, Team N.W.T.'s flag bearer, narrowly took third place.
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Young Wrestlers Take To Streets In Protest Against Bajrang And Vinesh's Asian Games Exemption
Junior world champion Antim Panghal along with several other wrestlers of national repute were out on the streets on Wednesday to protest against IOA ad-hoc panel's "unfair" decision to exempt Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat from the Asian Games trials. The protesting wrestlers including Panghal, family members of Vishal Kaliraman, who competes in Bajrang's category, assembled at Chhotu Ram Chowk in Hisar, demanding that trials be conducted in all weight categories.
Wrestler Bajrang Punia Gets Direct Asian Games Entry, Under-23 Asian Champ Hits Out
The reigning U23 Asian champion Sujeet Kalkal on Wednesday slammed the IOA ad-hoc committee for granting direct entry to Bajrang Punia for the Asian Games, saying it was unfair on the next generation wrestlers who aspire to become Olympic champions. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) ad-hoc panel, led by Bhupender Singh Bajwa, on Tuesday exempted Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang (65kg freestyle) Vinesh Phogat (53kg) from the Asian Games trials on July 22-23 here.
McIntosh's opening-night showdown begins Canada's swim program at World Aquatics Championships
Under a brilliant blue sky, with temperatures soaring into the upper 30s Celsius, Canadian swimmers continued their preparations for the World Aquatics Championships at the Chukyo University outdoor swimming complex in Toyota, Japan.
Wrestling Federation Ad-hoc Panel Hands Direct Asian Games Entries To Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat; Raises Eyebrows
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) ad-hoc panel on Tuesday handed Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia and World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat direct entries into the Asian Games, a decision which was taken without the consent of the national chief coaches. The IOA ad-hoc panel said in a circular that it has already selected wrestler in men's freestyle 65kg and women's 53kg but trials will be held in all six weight categories in each of the three styles.
Mark Foster backing Adam Peaty to clinch third Olympic at Paris 2024 title next summer despite break
British swimming legend Mark Foster is confident Adam Peaty will claim a third successive Olympic title next summer in Paris despite his current break from the top of the sport. Peaty spoke candidly about his struggles with mental health earlier this year and is not part of the British team competing at the World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan over the next fortnight. Ad The 28-year-old currently holds both the 50m and 100m breaststroke world records and is the two-time Olympic champion in the latter.
Foster backing Peaty to clinch third Olympic title next summer despite break
British swimming legend Mark Foster is confident Adam Peaty will claim a third successive Olympic title next summer in Paris despite his current break from the top of the sport. Peaty spoke candidly about his struggles with mental health earlier this year and is not part of the British team competing at the World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan over the next fortnight. Ad The 28-year-old currently holds both the 50m and 100m breaststroke world records and is the two-time Olympic champion in the latter.
Summer McIntosh will swim in 4 individual events at World Aquatics Championships
Canadian swimming phenom Summer McIntosh's schedule at the World Aquatics Championships has now been confirmed by CBC Sports.