Canada's Kylee Toth relishes uphill battle of 'punishing' ski mountaineering ahead of its Olympics debut
For many people, skiing uphill sounds like nothing more than, well, an uphill battle.
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American Greg Bell, Oldest Living Olympic Gold Medallist In Athletics, Dies At 94
American long jump great Greg Bell, who had been the oldest living Olympic gold medallist in athletics, has died at the age of 94. Bell breathed his last on January 25, according to World Athletics which paid tribute to the 1956 Olympic long jump gold medallist. "World Athletics is deeply saddened to hear that Greg Bell, the 1956 Olympic long jump champion, died on Saturday at the age of 94. He had been the oldest living Olympic gold medallist in athletics," it said.
PM Narendra Modi In Attendance As 38th National Games Opening Ceremony Kicks Off
A colourful opening ceremony showcasing Uttarakhand's religious heritage and bio-diversity marked the start of the 38th National Games here on Tuesday as around 10,000 athletes geared up to compete for podium finishes across 32 disciplines. The Games will run till February 14 and events will be held across seven cities of the hill state with Dehradun being the main venue. Around 450 gold medals, and a similar number of silver and bronze medals are at stake. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the stadium along with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and will inaugurate the Games in a short while. An estimated 25,000 spectators have packed the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium despite the chilly weather to catch the ceremony live.
Nordic combined-Record-breaking Riiber to retire at end of season
Norway’s Jarl Magnus Riiber, the most successful Nordic combined athlete of all time, has announced he will retire at the end of the season and will not compete at next year’s Milan-Cortina Games.
Magic Johnson, Dodgers chairman to lead L.A. recovery group - ESPN
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has tabbed NBA legend Magic Johnson, Dodgers chairman Mark Walter and 2028 Olympics organizer Casey Wasserman to lead a new effort to support wildfire recovery and rebuilding efforts in Los Angeles.
Rachel Reeves says she'll back Old Trafford plans, but doesn't say how
Rachel Reeves has reiterated her support for the Old Trafford redevelopment plans - but she has not set out what that means.
Government won't fund 'sporting elements' of Old Trafford plans, minister says
The government will not fund any of the 'sporting elements' in the redevelopment of Old Trafford, a senior minister has said.
Hosting 2036 Olympics Will Take Indian Sports To New Heights: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the country is putting all its might to get the hosting rights of 2036 Olympics, which will take Indian sports to new heights. "We are pushing for hosting rights of 2036 Olympics, it will take Indian sports to new heights," the PM said while speaking at the opening ceremony of the 38th National Games here. "Wherever Olympics happen, all sectors gain. It creates better facilities for athletes," he added. Modi had expressed India's intention to host the 2036 Games during the International Olympic Committee's Session in Mumbai in 2023. The IOA has submitted the official expression of interest to the IOC.