الوسم: sport
Sebastian Coe: IOC president candidate says protecting female sport is ‘non-negotiable’ | Olympics News
Sebastian Coe says protecting female sport is a “non-negotiable” after speaking for the first time since revealing he is set to run for election as the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Two-time Olympic champion Coe was the chair of London 2012 and is currently president of World Athletics, a position in which he…
Read More
Coco Gauff on WTA Finals coming to Saudi Arabia: ‘I do think sport can be a way to open doors to people’ | Tennis News
Coco Gauff hopes holding the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia can “open doors”, though she admits she had reservations about the event in Riyadh. The WTA Finals, which involves the top eight singles players and doubles teams, take place in Riyadh from November 2-9. Previously tennis greats Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova have publicly criticised…
Read More
Diaz still seeking Palaro inclusion for her sport
Philippines’ Hidilyn Diaz competes during the women’s 53kg weightlifting event at the Rio 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro on August 7, 2016. (Photo by GOH Chai Hin / AFP) It’s quite ironic that the sport where the nation first secured an Olympic gold medal still isn’t—and hasn’t been—part of the Palarong Pambansa calendar.…
Read More
Marcos order boosts sport paddling
President Marcos has declared the fourth week of October of every year as “Moving Forward Paddling Week Philippines” as part of efforts to promote the Philippines as a top paddling destination and to encourage it as a sport or leisure activity. Signed on Oct. 2, Proclamation No. 699 tasked the Philippine Sports Commission to lead,…
Read More
Barred from sport, Afghan women seek relief in secretive exercise
In this photograph taken on July 7, 2024, an Afghan female boxer poses during a training session in Kabul. (Photo by AFP) Most mornings after praying, 25-year-old Sanah joins several women from her neighborhood in the Afghan capital Kabul for a walk along the main road before it fills with traffic, never jogging or getting…
Read More
Jannik Sinner hails tennis’ new era: ‘It’s good for the sport to have some new champions’ | Tennis News
After his US Open triumph Jannik Sinner believes entering a new era of champions will be “good for the sport”. Before the tournament the Italian’s anti-doping scandal was making headlines, but he emerged with another major championship victory after beating America’s Taylor Fritz in Sunday’s final. It was his second grand slam title of the…
Read More
Paris 2024 Olympics: UK Sport expects Team GB to win at least 50 medals and top-five finish in medal table | Olympics News
Geraint Hughes Sky Sports News 327 athletes set to compete for Team GB in Paris this summer, fewer than appeared at the Tokyo Olympics; More women than men will represent Team GB for the second successive games; Olympics runs from July 26 to August 11 Last Updated: 08/07/24 6:50pm Please use Chrome browser for a…
Read More
The Rise of Women in Boxing: Breaking Down Barriers in a Male-Dominated Sport
Boxing has long been considered a male-dominated sport, with its roots firmly entrenched in a culture of machismo and aggression. For many years, women were not allowed to compete in professional boxing matches, and those who did participate faced discrimination and ridicule. However, in recent years, there has been a significant shift in the landscape…
Read More
Nina Hughes fight ring announcer Dan Hennessey ‘to quit the sport’ after mistake | Boxing News
Dan Hennessey, the ring announcer who mistakenly pronounced Britain’s Nina Hughes as victorious, has said he will ‘quit the sport’ due to the reaction he has received. Frantic and chaotic scenes with the scorecard saw Hennessey mistakenly announce Hughes as the winner at the weekend, before going on to correct his error in Perth in…
Read More Inside the Ring: The Impact of Boxing Anime on the Sport
Over the years, boxing anime has played a pivotal role in popularizing and promoting the sport of boxing to a global audience. These animated shows have captured the intensity, drama, and excitement of the sport, drawing in viewers and fans who may not have been previously interested in boxing. One of the most iconic boxing…
Read More