Equestrian world body looks to helmets and vests to keep riders safe
The world's equestrian governing body is developing helmets and airbag vests to keep competitors safe, and while not many riders wear them, that's likely to change.
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The world's equestrian governing body is developing helmets and airbag vests to keep competitors safe, and while not many riders wear them, that's likely to change.
VERSAILLES, France : The world's finest riders delivered classicist chic and epic medal battles at the Paris Games, while repeating their "put the horses first" mantra as equestrian grappled with fallout from a scandal that revived fears about the sport's Olympic future.
Athletics and equestrian events are the main focus for Team Ireland this morning at the Olympic Games in Paris.
As Gautam Gambhir moves from being the mentor of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to the head coach of Team India, messages of congratulations have been flying in from many places. One such person who has messaged Gambhir is current KKR head coach Chandrakant Pandit, who worked alongside Gambhir as the franchise lifted the IPL 2024 trophy. Pandit - a six-time Ranji Trophy winner - revealed his interaction with Gambhir, and also gave his thoughts on KKR assistant coach Abhishek Nayar potentially joining Gambhir on the way out.
The Professional Cyclists' Association (CPA) said it will take legal action against a spectator who threw potato chips at UAE Team Emirates' Tadej Pogacar and Visma-Lease A Bike's Jonas Vingegaard during the Tour de France stage 14 on Saturday.
The UAE is pinning its 2024 Olympic medal hopes on equestrian riders and judokas, Ahmed Al Tayeb, Chef de Mission of the team heading to Paris, said.
Former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis shared his thoughts on Thursday following Gautam Gambhir's selection as the next Indian Cricket Team's head coach. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah on Tuesday announced that former cricketer Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the Indian men's cricket team's new head coach. "It's great to see Gautam getting into the coaching side of things. He's got a really good cricket brain. He'll bring some fire and loves playing the game aggressively. I think he'll bring that added touch, and the guys will certainly learn a lot from him. He's got a lot to add and will bring significant value to that Indian side. I wish him all the best--not too much against us, but I'm sure he'll do a fantastic job," Kallis said while speaking on Star Sports.
When the Tour de France gets underway in Florence on Saturday, the eyes of the cycling world will be on UAE Team Emirates star Tadej Pogacar and his chief rival, the two-time defending champion Jonas Vingegaard of Team Visma Lease A Bike.