Tag: Amateur
From Amateur to Professional: The Journey of Rising Boxing Stars
From Amateur to Professional: The Journey of Rising Boxing Stars Boxing has long been hailed as the “sweet science” and a sport that tests the physical and mental limits of its athletes. Many dream of becoming a boxing champion, but only a select few are able to elevate themselves from the amateur ranks to the…
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Mikel Arteta, Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso shaped by amateur youth club Antiguoko in prolific Basque Country
During the March international break last season, when Arsenal’s schedule finally let up following a gruelling run of fixtures, Mikel Arteta took a trip back to his hometown of San Sebastian. It was an opportunity to disconnect, if only briefly, from the pressures of a Premier League title challenge, and to celebrate his 41st birthday…
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Who is Christo Lamprecht? Meet the South African amateur leading The Open at Royal Liverpool
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player South African amateur Christo Lamprecht spoke to Sky Sports after shooting an impressive five-under par 66 in the first round of the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool South African amateur Christo Lamprecht spoke to Sky Sports after shooting an impressive five-under par 66 in the…
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US Women’s Open: Irish amateur Aine Donegan joins second at Pebble Beach after replacing broken driver
Aine Donegan posted a first-round 69 despite being forced to use a replacement driver Irish amateur Aine Donegan finished just a shot behind the joint leaders despite having to play with a replacement driver at the opening round of the US Women’s Open. Donegan, playing in her first tournament on the LPGA Tour, arrived at…
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World No 1 amateur Rose Zhang turns professional, given exemption for AIG Women’s Open
Rose Zhang recently became the first woman to win back-to-back NCAA individual national titles, successfully defending her trophy in Arizona; 20-old, who now has more victories as a Stanford golfer than Tiger Woods, turns pro and awarded special exemption for AIG Women’s Open Last Updated: 26/05/23 1:41pm World No 1 amateur Rose Zhang, who defended…
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