For this former Olympian, the covering of a mural in a Burin school gym is like a Greek tragedy
A former principal — and Olympic weightlifter — is lamenting the demise of a mural that adorned the walls of a Burin school gym for more than 25 years.
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Search underway for new Ian Curtis mural site as original building is now "unavailable"
A mural of Ian Curtis painted over to promote a new album by Manchester rapper Aitch will NOT be able to return to its original site, the MEN has been told. Manchester Council are now working to find a new location for the mural in the Northern Quarter.
Not Murali Or Narine, Chris Gayle Claims He's The "Greatest Off-Spinner Of All Time"
West Indies batter Chris Gayle will be turning 43 next month but it seems that the 'Universe Boss' has no intentions of retiring from the sport. Gayle, who is the leading scorer in T20s with 14,562 runs to his name, is currently gearing up for the upcoming '6ixty' - a new franchise-based 60-ball cricket tournament in the Caribbean Islands, which starts later on Wednesday. While everyone is excited to see him bat again, Gayle praised his bowling skills, and even went on to call himself the 'greatest off-spinner'.
Cricketer Murali Vijay, Krisnamachari Srikkanth's Son Among Three Amateurs In Chennai Open Golf
Murali Vijay and state player Anirudha Srikkanth, son of former captain Krisnamachari Srikkanth, will be among three city-based amateurs in the Chennai Open Golf Championship, starting here from Tuesday. The other amateur is Suman Ranjeet. Top-flight golf returns to the city after four years with the tournament which will see participation of the country's top golfers. The tournament, part of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) Tour and to be held at the Tamil Nadu Golf Federation (TNGF) golf course, will see 126 golfers including 123 professionals and three amateurs taking part, the organisers said at a press meet here on Monday.
Cricketer Murali Vijay, Krisnamachari Srikkanth's Son Among Three Amateurs In Chennai Open Golf
Murali Vijay and state player Anirudha Srikkanth, son of former captain Krisnamachari Srikkanth, will be among three city-based amateurs in the Chennai Open Golf Championship, starting here from Tuesday. The other amateur is Suman Ranjeet. Top-flight golf returns to the city after four years with the tournament which will see participation of the country's top golfers. The tournament, part of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) Tour and to be held at the Tamil Nadu Golf Federation (TNGF) golf course, will see 126 golfers including 123 professionals and three amateurs taking part, the organisers said at a press meet here on Monday.
Mural of "dazzling beauty" vandalised just two weeks before being listed by the government
An artwork of "dazzling beauty" was vandalised just weeks before being given listed status by the government. The 1955 mural by Hungarian George Mayer-Marton of Christ on the cross dominates the interior of Holy Rosary RC Church in Oldham.
Long Jumper Murali Sreeshankar Finishes 6th In Monaco Diamond League
Commonwealth Games silver medallist long jumper Murali Sreeshankar finished sixth in the Diamond League Meeting with a below-par effort of 7.94m in Monaco on Wednesday. Sreeshankar achieved his best jump in his fifth attempt. He had won silver in the Birmingham CWG six days ago with a best jump of 8.08m. He has a season's and personal best of 8.36m.
Long Jumper Murali Sreeshankar Finishes 6th In Monaco Diamond League
Commonwealth Games silver medallist long jumper Murali Sreeshankar finished sixth in the Diamond League Meeting with a below-par effort of 7.94m in Monaco on Wednesday. Sreeshankar achieved his best jump in his fifth attempt. He had won silver in the Birmingham CWG six days ago with a best jump of 8.08m. He has a season's and personal best of 8.36m.