Antoine Dupont set to skip Six Nations to focus on Paris 2024
France captain Antoine Dupont will sit out this season's Six Nations to prepare for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) told AFP on Wednesday.
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Four-time Olympic rowing champion Sir Matthew Pinsent backing Pembury’s Emily Craig and partner Imogen Grant to win gold in women’s lightweight double sculls at Paris 2024
Olympic rowing legend Sir Matthew Pinsent is backing Pembury’s Emily Craig - and Britain’s other rowers - to bounce back from Tokyo turmoil in Paris next summer.
New sports given go-ahead for Olympic Games in 2028
Cricket, squash, baseball/softball, lacrosse and flag football will all be included in the Olympic programme at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.
Cricket given go-ahead for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
Cricket, squash, baseball/softball, lacrosse and flag football will all be included in the Olympic programme at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.
Pep Guardiola’s daughter shares powerful post decrying Gaza war
BEIRUT: A powerful post in which a fashion content creator called Eva has decried the Israeli-Palestine war was reposted by Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola’s daughter and has garnered more than 140,000 views.
Spectators enjoy interactive activities at LIV Golf Jeddah
Jeddah: The LIV Golf Jeddah Championship at King Abdullah Economic City is among the most enjoyable weeks of the season and golf fans are benefitting this year from an entertainment line-up and an improved spectator experience.
Prime Minister Modi says India will bid for 2036 Olympics
NEW DELHI: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed the world’s most populous nation will bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Mumbai on Saturday, Modi said hosting the event is “the age-old dream” for India. “Indians are not just sports lovers, but we also live it,” Modi said. “India will leave no stone unturned in the preparation for the successful organization of the Olympics in 2036 — this is the dream of the 140 crore (1.4 billion) Indians.” “We want to realize this dream with your support.
New global league aiming to transform sport of ten-pin bowling
Ten-pin bowling is set to be reimagined as an engaging commercial entity with the launch of the World Bowling League, according its founder, UAE-based entrepreneur, Adi K. Mishra.