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Michael Olise Called Up To Full France Squad For Nations League Matches

English-born winger Michael Olise was rewarded for his impressive performances for France at the Olympics by being called up to the full French national team Thursday for the start of their UEFA Nations League campaign next month. The 22-year-old, who was born and brought up in London to a Nigerian father and French-Algerian mother, was arguably the standout player in Thierry Henry's France team that won the Olympic silver medal at the Paris Games earlier this month.

Wrestler Sakshi Malik's Memoir To Be Out In October

One of India's top women wrestlers Sakshi Malik will come out with her memoir in October in which she gives an "honest account" of her life -- the highs, lows, and everything in between. Published by Juggernaut Books, "Witness" is co-authored by Jonathan Selvaraj. In her fiery memoir, Malik tells her story beginning from childhood, introduction to wrestling in Rohtak, win in the Rio Olympics, post-Olympics journey, struggles and triumphs over injuries and self-doubt, and finally, the most recent public battle with the administration of Wrestling Foundation of India (WFI) that has played out on the streets of New Delhi.

Breaking down the 2024 Tour Championship field - ESPN

ATLANTA — World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler has won six times this season, including a second green jacket at the Masters in April, and he collected a gold medal at the Olympics in Paris.

Singapore para-shooter Daniel Chan to make Paralympics debut in Paris

SINGAPORE: Even before firing his first shot at the Chateauroux Shooting Centre – the venue for shooting events at the Paris Games – Daniel Chan has already written his name into Singapore's history books.

The story of one Irishman and the strangest race in Olympic history

On this day 120 years ago, Great Britain added a silver medal to their Olympic haul – but that came via Galway man John Daly who finished second in the steeplechase event.

Afghanistan's Taliban Government Bans 'Violent' Mixed Martial Arts

Afghanistan's Taliban government has banned mixed martial arts (MMA), believing it to be un-Islamic, its sports authority said in a statement on Wednesday. The order was passed down by Afghanistan's morality police in the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice after an investigation into the sport's compliance with Islamic law, or sharia, the statement and local media said. "It was found that the sport is problematic with respect to sharia and it has many aspects which are contradictory to the teachings of Islam," the Taliban government sports authority said in a statement sent to AFP.

"Will Promote Merit In Sports": President Droupadi Murmu On India Hosting 2036 Olympics

President Droupadi Murmu feels that India's ambitious bid to host the 2036 Olympics is a step in the right direction as it would not just inspire people but also promote meritocracy in the country's sporting landscape. The president, who met senior PTI editors at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday for an exclusive interaction, also expressed her admiration for India's indigenous sports like kabaddi. "I do like watching sports although I did not get too many opportunities to play. But when I could, I preferred Indian sports," Murmu said.

Paris Paralympics open in blaze of hope and inclusivity

PARIS: The 2024 Paralympics opened in Paris on Wednesday (Aug 28) in a colourful and hope-filled ceremony, starting 11 days of competition in a city still riding the wave of the successful Olympics.

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Michael Olise Called Up To Full France Squad For Nations League Matches

Wrestler Sakshi Malik's Memoir To Be Out In October

Breaking down the 2024 Tour Championship field - ESPN

Singapore para-shooter Daniel Chan to make Paralympics debut in Paris

The story of one Irishman and the strangest race in Olympic history

Afghanistan's Taliban Government Bans 'Violent' Mixed Martial Arts

"Will Promote Merit In Sports": President Droupadi Murmu On India Hosting 2036 Olympics

Paris Paralympics open in blaze of hope and inclusivity