Summer McIntosh, Ethan Katzberg chosen as Canada's flag-bearers for Paris Olympics closing ceremony
Summer McIntosh and Ethan Katzberg have been named Canada's flag-bearers for the closing ceremonies at the Olympic Games in Paris.
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R Praggnanandhaa Eyeing An Improved Finish In Grand Chess Tour Final Outings
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa will lock horns with the world's best yet again as he takes on an elite field in the St Louis Rapid and Blitz tournament that gets underway in St Louis, USA. A slight dip in recent results, notwithstanding, Praggnanandhaa will be looking forward to finish on the podium in the final standings of the Grand Chess Tour that also entitles him to earn a bonus cash prize from a kitty of USD 175000. The winner will take home USD 100000 while the runner-up will be richer by USD 50000.
How Villagers, Relatives Pooled In Money To Help Arshad Nadeem Train
Not from the most privileged background, Arshad Nadeem had to put up a fight for the bare minimum in his career. When it comes to sports, Nadeem was a natural athlete who played cricket, football, and a number of other games. But, it was as a javelin throw athlete that he really found his calling. As Arshad clinches Pakistan's first-ever individual gold medal in the Paris Olympic Games, the stories of his hardships have flooded social media. One such story was narrated by his father Muhammad Ashraf, about how villagers and relatives pooled in money for Arshad to help him train.
From the pool to the track and beyond, Canada made history at the Paris Olympics
In a race few picked Canada to win, Andre De Grasse anchored the men's 4x100m relay team to gold for the first time in nearly 30 years.
Mystery signings lined up, Matt O’Riley contingency plan and Adam Idah latest – Celtic transfer state of play
Brendan Rodgers says he wants Adam Idah and 'one or two' others in the door before the transfer window closes – and hinted he's working on a Matt O'Riley contingency plan, even if he doesn't want to lose him.
Former Corrie star Brooke Vincent swaps cobbles for tropical paradise but shares how kids ‘humbled’ her
Former Corrie star Brooke Vincent has been sharing snaps of a sun-soaked summer getaway to the Maldives – while giving followers a candid glimpse into her family life.
Source - Quincy Wilson, 16, to run 4x400 relay at Olympics - ESPN
PARIS — Quincy Wilson, the 16-year-old who turned heads at the U.S. track and field trials in June, will have the opportunity to do the same at the Olympics on Friday, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Team USA's Artistic Swimming Team Dropped An Upside Down, Underwater Moonwalk On An Unsuspecting Public
One of the best things about the Olympics is it puts a spotlight on sports that for the most part none of us ever think about once during non-election years.