The Paralympic Games have begun — here's who to watch on Day 1
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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.
Paralympics 2024 Declared Open With Mesmerising Opening Ceremony In Paris
The 2024 Paralympics were opened in Paris on Thursday (IST) by French President Emmanuel Macron, firing the starting gun on 11 days of competition in a city still riding the wave of the successful Olympics. Macron declared the Games open during an exuberant and colourful opening ceremony in a balmy Place de la Concorde in central Paris -- the first time a Paralympic opening ceremony has taken place away from the main stadium.
Halifax gymnast Ellie Black wins Olympic sportsmanship award
Halifax gymnast Ellie Black says she feels honoured after winning an Olympic award that recognizes athletes who exemplify sportsmanship, the spirit of fair play and respect for others.
The Paris Paralympics declared open by President Macron
PARIS: The 2024 Paralympics were opened in Paris on Wednesday (Aug 28) by French President Emmanuel Macron, firing the starting gun on 11 days of competition in a city still riding the wave of the successful Olympics. Macron declared the Games open during an exuberant and colourful opening ceremony in a balmy Place de la Concorde in central Paris -- the first time a Paralympic opening ceremony has taken place away from the main stadium. The 4,400 athletes from 168 delegations paraded into the arena as the sun set with host nation France entering last to a standing ovation and chanting from 30,000 spectators packed into the stands around the square.
Zheng survives Andreeva scare to advance at US Open
NEW YORK : Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen survived an early scare to overcome Russia's Erika Andreeva 6-7(3) 6-1 6-2 in sweltering conditions on Wednesday to move into the third round of the U.S. Open.
Ko says Grand Slam chase could delay any retirement plans
Lydia Ko has renewed ambitions of completing a career Grand Slam and, after a two-week span that included an Olympic gold medal and a women's British Open triumph, said on Wednesday that the goal could impact the timing of her retirement.
Canadians seek podium in Paris amid tougher Paralympic competition
Paralympic Games medals have become harder for Canadians to win, which makes them precious in Paris.