Aussies aim for No.1 at Commonwealth Games Powerhouse nations Australia and England are set to again vie for bragging rights atop the medals table at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. AAP · Jul 1, 2022
Deepak Punia to join Bajrang Punia in US training camp NEW DELHI: Tokyo Olympian wrestler Deepak Punia will join compatriot and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia for training at the Michigan University in the United States ahead of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The Times of India · Jun 30, 2022
Women's Hockey World Cup: We want to fill the void of missing a medal at the Olympics, says India captain Savita Punia NEW DELHI: Any team would want its competitive edge to be at its sharpest ahead of a major tournament. The Indian women's hockey team can't complain on that front. In fact, their road to a World Cup had never been so lit up. The Times of India · Jun 30, 2022
Vandana Katariya credits team bonding to keep her motivated during injury The Indian women’s hockey team forward Vandana Katariya fractured her right foot earlier this year as the team was playing in Pro League. The Times of India · Jun 29, 2022
Report: ’Ninja Warrior’ Could Be Added to Pentathlon at 2028 Olympics The reality television sport will soon be tested for inclusion at the Los Angeles Games. Sports Illustrated · Jun 28, 2022
Tortured runner who risked life in dinghy to escape persecution finds 'dream life' in UK Eskander Turki fled his native Ethiopia after being held in an underground cell where he was 'tortured, burned and beaten' for attending a protest Wales Online · Jun 28, 2022
Serious allegations levelled against Olympic medal winning hockey player Birendra Lakra by family of deceased friend Indian hockey player and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Birendra Lakra finds himself facing allegations as serious as conspiracy to murder, according to the family of a deceased man named Anand Kumar Toppo, who was a friend of Lakra's and his flatmate and died under mysterious circumstances earlier this year. The Times of India · Jun 28, 2022
Wales captain Sophie Ingle envious of Chelsea teammates preparing for Euro 2022 The 30-year-old midfielder played for Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics last summer The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022
Sport's governing bodies are at loggerheads about transgender participation, but Australia can take the lead Sport's governing bodies are feeling pressured into picking sides in what has become a culture war, although experts warn Australian anti-discrimination policies would prevent blanket bans on transgender athletes being adopted here. ABC News · Jun 27, 2022
University College London generates £10bn a year for UK, says report UCL’s research, knowledge and support for business startups provides boost ‘equal to holding Olympics every year’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2022
Ten years that changed the face of women’s football From the 2012 Olympics to next month’s Euros, the game has made great strides but there is still much to do The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2022
I will compete with myself at CWG and strive to better my world record: Mirabai Chanu PATIALA: It won't be surprising if diminutive Mirabai Chanu, stands atop the podium, flashing her radiant smile, after winning a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games on July 30. The Times of India · Jun 26, 2022
Daryll Neita escapes shadow of Dina Asher-Smith with British win ahead of Worlds Asher-Smith: “I’m annoyed because I’d rather win. Fuming because I don’t like losing" Daily Mirror · Jun 25, 2022
Gold Coast's 'bright future' challenged 'astronomical costs' and stalled developments Beyond its idyllic beaches and perfect weather, there's a $20 billion reason why 120,000 people are expected to move to the Gold Coast by 2032. But that migration presents some big problems for the city. ABC News · Jun 25, 2022
ABC News · Jun 25, 2022 Winter Olympic medallist Scotty James wanted to quit snowboarding, but talking helped him find his way back Scotty James is a dual Winter Olympic medallist and three-time world champion in snowboarding, but he didn't always feel confident, or capable.
ABC News · Jun 25, 2022 Conrad Charlton was the first voice on ABC radio 90 years ago and his sons Michael and Tony were TV broadcasting pioneers When the ABC launched 90 years ago, Conrad Charlton was the first voice on air. His son, Michael, then was the first face on ABC TV and another son, Tony, also worked at the ABC and called the first televised VFL match on commercial television.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 25, 2022 The palm cockatoo should be Brisbane Olympics mascot – imagine a stadium full of big crested hats and drumming on seats Games recognition could spur conservation action for the birds lovingly known as ‘rockatoos’ for their punk mohawks, vocal dexterity and percussive talents
The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2022 Ireland’s Tailteann games: forgotten Gaelic ‘Olympics’ that shaped a democracy A century ago as the country emerged from civil war, an event that rivalled the 1924 Paris Games helped establish a viable nation
The Hindu · Jun 25, 2022 I think I am ready for competition: Bajrang Punia The fully-fit wrestler says he is hoping for a good beginning at the CWG
Daily Mirror · Jun 25, 2022 Zharnel Hughes: 'I can’t change anything, it's gone - but I forgive CJ Ujah' Britain's European sprint champion tries to move on from his Olympic heartbreak caused by team mate's failed drugs test
The National (Scotland) · Jun 25, 2022 Ricky Burns looks ahead to the Commonwealth Games as he backs Scotland's boxers to get gold THERE is no special treatment afforded to Ricky Burns at the Boxing Scotland gym and you expect that’s just how he likes it. The photo call…
The Hindu · Jun 24, 2022 Does Marchand have a shot at chasing down Phelps? The Frenchman threatened the legendary American’s longstanding 400m individual medley mark at the World Championships. Born to world-class swimmers and coached by Phelps’ former mentor, the 20-year-old is leaving nothing to chance in his pursuit of the world record
The Hindu · Jun 24, 2022 Compound event gets the Olympics push World Archery proposes inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Games
The Times of India · Jun 24, 2022 World Archery proposes inclusion of indoor compound events for 2028 LA Olympics NEW DELHI: World Archery (WA) on Friday announced it has pushed for the inclusion of indoor compound events at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, a move, if accepted, could be a "game changer" for India, hoped High Performance Director of the sport in the country.
Inverse · Jun 24, 2022 You need to watch Rosario Dawson’s most underrated psychological thriller before it leaves HBO Max next week Twisty and tightly plotted, this thriller features two big stars before they were swallowed by the Marvel machine.