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Wrestling Federation Exempts Olympic Quota Winners From Trials But Will Assess Them In Hungary
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Tuesday decided to exempt all six Olympic quota winners from selection trials but their form and fitness will be assessed at the upcoming Ranking Series event and the subsequent training camp in Hungary. The WFI said the decision to not hold trials has been taken under peculiar circumstances and should not be used as a precedent in future. The WFI also made it clear that if any wrestler is found to be lacking in fitness, the federation would consider a replacement through trials before July 8, the deadline for sending entries.
Ambitious Saudis look to homegrown talent for future success
Saudi Arabia will look to homegrown talent to expand its base of elite athletes rather than follow its neighbours down the path of naturalising foreigners, the media chief of the Saudi Olympic Committee told Reuters.
Deguchi takes silver, Klimkait bronze at world judo championships
Canada's Christa Deguchi earned silver and teammate Jessica Klimkait took bronze in the women's 57-kilogram division at the world judo championships in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Paraplympics-No reason to sanction Israel, Games should promote peace, says IPC head
PARIS : Wars and conflicts should not influence participation in the Games, which need to convey a message of hope and support, and Israel should not be sanctioned, Andrew Parsons, the head of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said.
'Nervous energy' for Canadian athletes balancing stress, excitement with Paris Paralympics 100 days away
Travis Murao calls it "crunch time" and his favourite time of the year.
'An experience to remember': Singapore's Maximilian Maeder hungry for more after second straight world title
SINGAPORE: Maximilian Maeder simply relishes competition.
Schauffele finally adds some major silverware to Olympic gold
Xander Schauffele finally added some elusive silverware to his Olympic gold, shedding the title of golf's nearly man on Sunday with a dramatic birdie on the final hole to win the PGA Championship and hoist the massive Wanamaker Trophy.