Loh Kean Yew loses to China’s Li Shi Feng in quarters, eliminated from Singapore Open
SINGAPORE: Loh Kean Yew was eliminated from the Singapore Open on Friday (May 31) after he fell to world No 6 Li Shi Feng in the men’s singles quarterfinals.
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French police arrest man over Olympic soccer attack plan - ESPN
The French interior minister said Friday that security authorities have foiled a plan to attack soccer events during the Paris Olympics.
Tickets for sold-out Singapore-South Korea World Cup match going for up to 3 times the price on Carousell
SINGAPORE: Match tickets for Singapore's sold-out World Cup qualifier against South Korea on Jun 6 are being resold online for significantly higher prices, prompting the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) to warn of the potential risk of buying through unauthorised channels.
OTP BANK became partner of payment security campaign #CybersecurityFinance, conducted by National Bank and State Special Communication Service
On May 30, 2024, the National Bank of Ukraine together with the State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine launches the All-Ukrainian information campaign on payment security #CybersecurityFinance.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already explained INEOS stance on Erik ten Hag Man United sack decision
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been handed a lifeline by Sir Jim Ratcliffe - who is still mulling over whether to dismiss the Dutchman. Ten Hag was widely tipped to be shown the door at Old Trafford this summer after the club's dismal eighth-place finish in the Premier League their worst ever in the division.
Sports Ministry Okays Vinesh Phogat's Request To Include Strength and Conditioning Coach in Hungary Training Camp
Sports Ministry's Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) have approved Asian Games gold medallist wrestler Vinesh Phogat's proposal to include strength and conditioning coach Wayne Patrick Lombard for the international training camp in Hungary from June 10 to 21. "Vinesh, who will be competing in 50kg division in the Paris Olympics, had requested for assistance towards Lombard's airfare, visa fees, board and lodging and local transport in Hungary," the ministry release read. She will also be competing in the United World Wrestling 2nd Ranking Series - Polyak Imre & Varga Janos Memorial from June 6 to 9 in Budapest.
Nishant Dev Becomes First Indian Male Boxer To Secure Paris Olympics
Nishant Dev (71kg) became the first Indian male pugilist to secure a Paris Games quota when he reached the semifinals of the Boxing Olympic qualifiers on Friday. The world championships bronze medalist, who had narrowly missed on an Olympic berth in the previous qualifiers, earned the quota after defeating Vasile Cebotari of Moldova 5-0 in the quarterfinal which was a battle of the southpaws. It is India's fourth quota place with women boxers Nikhat Zareen (50kg), Preet Pawar (54kg) and Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) having already secured their passage to Paris. The 71kg weight class had five quotas on offer. Dev, who has been dominant all tournament, was off to a flyer, landing sharp, accurate punches. The Indian was more composed and used his punches judiciously.
Ministry Approves Neeraj Chopra's Two-Month Training Stint In Europe With Coach, Physio
The Sports Ministry on Thursday approved reigning Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra's plan to train in Europe for 60 days along with coach Klaus Bartonietz and physio Ishaan Marwaha as preparation for the upcoming Paris Games. The ministry's Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) also agreed to Asian Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat's proposal to include strength and conditioning coach Wayne Patrick Lombard for the international training camp in Hungary from June 10 to 21. Chopra, who created history by becoming the first Indian to win a track and field medal at the Olympics in Tokyo three years ago, will be training at different venues in Europe May 29 to July 28.