Fit to return to competitive boxing: Vikas Krishan ‘My injury took longer to heal. Now will prepare for the Asian Games’ The Hindu · Sep 3, 2022
Munich Olympic terror attacks 50 years ago left 'scar in my psyche', former swimmer says Shlomit Nir, an Israeli former Olympic swimmer, was left terrified by the Munich Olympic terror attacks. She told the Mirror she suffered nightmares and still fears parking her car underneath her building Daily Mirror · Sep 3, 2022
‘They’re all gone’: 50 years later, the pain from Munich massacre lingers The Munich massacre was an attack during the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany, by eight members of the Palestinian terrorist group Black September, who took nine members of the Israeli Olympic team hostage, after killing two more The Hindu · Sep 3, 2022
A swimming cap made for Black hair gets official approval after previous Olympic ban FINA, the governing body for international swim competitions, had rejected the design of Soul Cap's head covering ahead of last year's Olympics. WEKU · Sep 2, 2022
The one spectacular Serena Williams victory I’ll never forget Among so many incredible Serena Williams matches, the 2012 London Olympics final was unforgettable. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 2, 2022
Germany agrees to $28 million in compensation for families of Munich Olympics victims Germany and the families of Israeli athletes murdered at the 1972 Munich Olympics have agreed on a compensation offer totalling 28 million euros ($28 million), said an interior ministry spokesperson on Friday. Reuters · Sep 2, 2022
Germany confirms $28M settlement with Munich attack families The German government has confirmed that families of 11 Israeli athletes killed by Palestinian militants at the 1972 Munich Olympics will receive a total of 28 million euros (dollars) in compensation The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022
Kerr return a huge boost for Matildas Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson says captain Sam Kerr's best form is still ahead of her as she returns to captain the side against Canada in Brisbane. AAP · Sep 2, 2022
Women’s Super League 2022-23 previews No 1: Arsenal After narrowly losing out to Chelsea in the title race last season, the Gunners’ sights are high going into a revitalised WSL campaign The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2022
Arrested Tokyo 2020 sponsor executive says he gave cash to Japan's ex-PM Mori - Sankei The former chairman of Tokyo Olympics sponsor Aoki Holdings has told prosecutors he gave 2 million yen ($14,300) in cash to the head of the Games' organising committee, former prime minister Yoshiro Mori, the Sankei daily reported. Reuters · Sep 1, 2022
SI:AM | Aaron Judge Might Actually Do It Roger Maris’s AL home run record is within reach. Sports Illustrated · Aug 31, 2022
Munich Olympics massacre families reach agreement over compensation German president expected to apologise for 1972 attack in which 11 Israelis were murdered The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2022
Olympics Attack Victims' Families Close to Deal with Germany The families of 11 Israeli athletes killed by Palestinian attackers at the 1972 Munich Olympics are close to reaching a deal with the German government over a long-disputed compensation claim, German and Israeli media reported Wednesday. Earlier this month, the families had threatened to boycott Monday's 50-year anniversary ceremony in… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 31, 2022
Olympics attack victims' families close to deal with Germany The families of 11 Israeli athletes killed by Palestinian attackers at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich and the German government are close to reaching a deal over the long-disputed amount of the compensation The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022
Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2022 Writer Vinay Patel on sending Chekhov into space: “I feel I’ve earned taking a swing” Vinay Patel was seven years old when he first attempted to put an epic science-fiction story on stage. Sadly for the acclaimed playwright and screenwriter, he spent so much time putting up the elaborate tinfoil set during the school assembly that his allotted time ran out and he was unceremoniously…
The Hindu · Aug 29, 2022 IIT Madras develops programme to help boxers improve their performance Data from wearable IoT devices and video cameras will be used in the analytics platform ‘Smartboxer’
The Hindu · Aug 28, 2022 I could’ve done better without the injury: Pooja Gehlot CWG bronze medallist, under rehab now, eyes Asian Games and Olympics
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2022 Lemn Sissay: ‘I’m not angry any more, but it’s a daily battle not to be’ The poet and broadcaster, 55, on the power of forgiveness, growing up in care, loving poetry from the age of 12 and getting his OBE
Dynamite News · Aug 27, 2022 Neeraj Chopra creates history, becomes first Indian to clinch Lausanne Diamond League Meet title Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra on Friday clinched the javelin throw competition at the Lausanne Diamond League with a best throw of 89.08m. Read more on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Aug 26, 2022 The resurgence of Amit Panghal The 26-year-old boxer had established himself as a world beater before suffering a heartbreaking loss at the Tokyo Olympics. But his inherent fighting spirit and never-say-die attitude have helped him bounce back in style on the big stage
The Times of India · Aug 26, 2022 Saurav Ghosal hopes to see squash and himself at the Olympics KOLKATA: Saurav Ghosal has many firsts to his name, but becoming the first Indian to win a Commonwealth Games (CWG) singles medal in squash provided him the most satisfaction.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2022 Olympic medal machine Victor Kovalenko: ‘They said I can make a choice to sail for Russia or Ukraine’ It has been 30 years since the now coach made a decision that set him on a path to Australia – and unprecedented prosperity
The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022 ‘I can’t take winning for granted’ says Tom Pidcock ahead of World Championships The reigning Olympic champion is the man to beat in France this weekend
Zenger · Aug 25, 2022 Russia Comes Third After China And Belarus In Tank Relay Race Russia, which has reportedly lost 45,550 personnel and 1,921 tanks in Ukraine, has landed only third place behind China and even tiny Belarus during a tank relay race at its very own ‘War Olympics.’