Canadian boxer Sara Kali advances to Round of 8 at Olympic boxing qualifier
Canadian Sara Kali won a 5-0 decision over Cuban Yakelin Estornel to advance at a last-ditch Olympic boxing qualifier Wednesday in Bangkok.
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Boxing World Qualifiers: Ankushita Boro, Nishant Dev And Arundhati Choudhary Reach Quarterfinals
Former world youth champion Ankushita Boro (60kg) and Nishant Dev (71kg) registered comfortable victories to reach quarterfinals of the second Boxing World Olympic Qualifiers on Wednesday. National champion Arundhati Choudhary (66kg) also registered a convincing win to advance to the pre-quarterfinals. Boro was up against Asian champion Rimma Volossenko of Kazakhstan. But the Indian wasn't bothered by the stature of her opponent as she went for her punches from Round 1 and never really looked in trouble throughout the bout to earn a 4-1 verdict.
Gabby Douglas pulls out of U.S. championships, ends 2024 Olympic bid - ESPN
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas has withdrawn from competition at U.S. gymnastics championships this weekend in Fort Worth, Texas, citing an ankle injury she sustained during training this week.
Zimmerman in as overage player in USA men pre-Olympic roster - ESPN
Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman was the only overage player selected Wednesday for the United States' 25-man training camp roster ahead of its final pre-Olympic friendly, against Japan on June 11 at Kansas City, Kansas.
Irish trio advance in qualifiers as Olympic medallist Aidan Walsh now one win from guaranteeing Paris 2024 place
Aidan Walsh, Grainne Walsh and Martin McDonagh all took further steps towards Paris 2024 as they won their bouts at the final Olympic boxing qualifying tournament in Bangkok.
Bees keep Canadian ski jumper Abigail Strate busy in summer
Tending bees helps Canadian ski jumper Abigail Strate find tranquility amid an adrenalin rush.
Nhat Nguyen and Rachael Darragh formally selected for Olympics
Nhat Nguyen and Rachael Darragh have been officially selected to represent Ireland at the Olympic Games in Paris.
Nguyen and Darragh formally selected for Olympics
Nhat Nguyen and Rachael Darragh have been officially selected to represent Ireland at the Olympic Games in Paris.