300 athletes taking part in Saudi Premier Karate League tournament
RIYADH: Thirty-five clubs are currently participating in the Saudi Premier Karate League tournament at King Khalid Sports City Stadium in Tabuk.
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Coaches, athletes’ education vital in grassroots development, says NMMAF
Edo, Lagos Host August Championship The Nigeria Mixed Martial Arts Federation (NMMAF) has urged coaches, fighters and all the practitioners of the sport to embrace all training programmes organised by the federation as a strategy for grassroots development of the event.
Three Wushu Players From Arunachal Handed 'Stapled Visas', Team Held Back
Three wushu players from Arunachal Pradesh, who were to take part in the World University Games beginning on Friday in Chengdu, were issued 'stapled visas' by the Chinese embassy here, which led to the entire team being held back while the players from other sports left the country. Eight wushu players and four team officials were to travel to China from the IGI airport here in the wee hours of Thursday (1am), but all of them have now been told to stay put by the government. Three of the players -- Nyeman Wangsu, Onilu Tega and Mepung Lamgu -- are from Arunachal Pradesh.
Three Wushu Players From Arunachal Bound For World University Games In China Handed 'Stapled Visas', Team Held Back
Three wushu players from Arunachal Pradesh, who were to take part in the World University Games beginning on Friday in Chengdu, were issued 'stapled visas' by the Chinese embassy here, which led to the entire team being held back while the players from other sports left the country. Eight wushu players and four team officials were to travel to China from the IGI airport here in the wee hours of Thursday (1am), but all of them have now been told to stay put by the government. Three of the players -- Nyeman Wangsu, Onilu Tega and Mepung Lamgu -- are from Arunachal Pradesh.
'We noticed there was something wrong when we looked in our son's eyes'
A young boy was given a devastating diagnosis after his parents noticed his eye was "wobbling".
Murray hoping to summon spirit of 2016 ahead of all-British battle
Andy Murray is relishing the prospect of an all-British Wimbledon battle as he looks to summon the spirit of 2016 and continue his searing start to the grass court season. The Scot, 36, will tussle with compatriot Ryan Peniston on Centre Court this afternoon in a tantalising first round draw at SW19. Ad Murray grabbed a pair of grass court titles in Surbiton and Nottingham last month and comes into the All England Club showpiece in the best form — and physical shape — for several years since his memorable triumphs in 2013 and 2016 after being hampered by a long-term hip injury.
Olympian Brittany Crew puts disappointment of Tokyo behind her, finding peace in karate dojo
When the bright lights fade and the roar of the crowd is replaced by quiet, many athletes struggle with what to do next. What to do with a life that has been defined by the pursuit of excellence in their chosen sport?
Chhattisgarh: Women Karate Players Accuse State Association Chief Of Using Obscene Language
Women karate players in Chhattisgarh's Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi (GPM) district have accused the state karate association president of using obscene language and pressurising them to choose different coaches, officials said on Tuesday. District collector Priyanka Rishi Mahobia has constituted a three-member committee to probe the allegations, they added. The players also accused the association's general secretary of threatening their parents and putting pressure on them to withdraw the complaint. In the complaint submitted to the collector, the players said several tribal students have been getting training from karate trainer Ashok Verma under the government's Rani Laxmibai Atmaraksha Yojna in GPM district.