Category: Olympics

Commonwealth Youth Games beckons for U-17 team

The Vice President of the Ghana Beach Soccer Association Fred Nii Obour Afful has confirmed that the association will prepare at least one team to represent Ghana at the next Commonwealth Youth Games in the Bahamas next July. Mr Afful revealed that the initial games line up did not include Beach Soccer.

13 of the most influential women to come out of Nottinghamshire

It’s International Women’s Day – and to mark the occasion we’ve listed some of the top women to come from our city and county. We’ve not only looked at women from the past, but also those who are making a mark in a very modern way… Of course, this list is only our opinion, so we’ve provided a form at the bottom for you to tell us who your top Nottinghamshire women are.

Beijing expect to build own dynasty in Chinese women’s basketball league

Beijing lifted their second consecutive Chinese women’s basketball league title to wrap up the 2016-17 season and expect more glory to come. At the final whistle on Thursday in Beijing Shougang Basketball Center, Shao Ting and Sylvia Fowels ran across the court to celebrate with teammates their back to back championships as the team from the Chinese capital has been laying foundation for their dynasty.

British anti-dopers condemn leaks to media over Farah

Mo Farah of Great Britain jobs past coach Alberto Salazar in the Bird’s Nest Stadium at the Wold Athletics Championships in Beijing, China, August 21, 2015. British anti-doping authorities condemned the leaking of information “which only serves to fuel rumor and innuendo” on Saturday after the latest media report surrounding athlete Mo Farah and his American coach Alberto Salazar.

World Baseball Classic is far from reaching World Cup status

The World Baseball Classic returns Monday for its fourth edition, growing slowly yet still far from rising to the prominence of soccer’s World Cup or the Olympics. South Korea hosts Israel at the opener of the 16-nation tournament in Seoul, and the Dominican Republic starts its title defense March 9 against Canada in Miami.

Paine, Moroz win US Sailing Rolex awards

Olympic bronze medalist Caleb Paine of San Diego and 16-year-old Daniela Moroz of Lafayette, California, have won the US Sailing Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards. Paine, 26, was the only American medalist at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

SWIMMING: Jazz helps to bring on the next generation

DOUBLE Olympic silver medallist Jazz Carlin is taking on a mentoring role as she heads out to the United States this week for training and competition. Swindon’s Carlin, who lives in Bradford on Avon and is coached by Dave McNulty at the British Swimming National Centre Bath, is working with a group of 17 promising female swimmers – all aged between 16 and 18 – as part of the new Performance Foundations Pilot Programme.

Tokyo marathon champion Kipsang eyes 2020 Olympics

Nairobi, Feb 27 – Tokyo marathon champion Wilson Kipsang of Kenya might have missed the world record last week, but his performance has inspired him to dream of returning to Japan to compete at the 2020 Olympics. The 34-year-old will not allow age to curtail his progress and remained adamant he will have what it takes to compete for Kenya in three years’ time and probably win that elusive Olympic gold that he yearns to have in his collection, reports Xinhua news agency.

New CBA head Yao says reform is priority

Newly appointed chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association Yao Ming gives a certificate of appointment to Li Jinsheng, one of the nine vice-chairmen elected to assist him, at the CBA’s ninth national congress on Thursday. [Photo by MENG YONGMIN/XINHUA] Yao Ming, the former NBA star and newly appointed chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association, has put reforming the domestic game’s management at the top of his agenda.

Budapest to withdraw bid to host 2024 Summer Olympics

President of the Hungarian Olympic Committee Zsolt Borkai addresses the General Assembly of the City of Budapest with Budapest Mayor Istvan Tarlos in the background in the town hall in Budapest, Hungary, Wednesday, Feb. 2… BUDAPEST, Hungary – Budapest will withdraw its bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, leaving only Los Angeles and Paris in the race. The joint decision by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Budapest Mayor Istvan Tarlos and the Hungarian Olympic Committee will be formally voted on by the Budapest City Assembly, where Orban’s governing Fidesz party has a comfortable majority.

Top seed Nishikori suffers shock first-round loss in Rio

Top seed Kei Nishikori crashed out of the Rio de Janeiro Open on Tuesday after suffering a 6-4 6-3 first-round loss to Brazil’s Thomaz Bellucci. The Japanese world number five, who was stunned by unseeded Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov in the Argentina Open final two days ago, was broken in the first game en route to losing the match in 79 minutes.

Fitness: These runners go the distance

Just shorts and shoes: Escaping the cold and the need for piling on the layers isn’t the only reason to plan a running vacation. Geert Vanden Wijngaert/Associated Press FILE – In this file photo dated Sunday, July 10, 2016, Athletes leave the half marathon start line during the European Athletics Championships in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Winter Asian Games kick off with opening ceremony in Sapporo

The Asian Winter Games officially got underway Sunday with an opening ceremony that united winter athletes from the world’s most populous continent. With the Winter Olympics just a year and a short distance away in South Korea, the continent’s leading winter athletes will use the games to fine tune for Pyeongchang 2018.

IOCa s Bach welcomes talk on 2024 and 2028 Olympic hosts pick

ST. MORITZ, Switzerland – International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach welcomes talk that two Summer Games hosts could be picked at the same time in September. “I like it that people are talking in this way about the Olympic candidature procedure,” Bach told The Associated Press on Saturday, amid speculation Los Angeles and Paris could both get hosting rights for either the 2024 or 2028 Olympics.

Vitesse’s key man Lewis Baker can use Ajax game to show quality to Chelsea

The 21-year-old midfielder has no intention of staying for a third season with the Arnhem club and could show up Bertrand Traore in Sunday’s game Heading into the final months of his second season in the Eredivisie, Lewis Baker is preparing for the next step. The Chelsea loanee has developed into the star man at Vitesse, but has set his sights on a place in Antonio Conte’s team.

Reid, Leblanc, Leawood star for Memorial at AUS swimming championships

Veronica Reid led Memorial University’s podium parade at the Atlantic University Sport swim championships over the weekend, winning five medals, including three gold. Memorial swimmers took home 17 medals in all, with Charli Leblanc and Sam Leawood also earning first-place finishes for the team, both in the 100-metre freestyle, considered the marquee individual event.

Noteworthy

FEBRUARY 08: Lindsey Vonn visits the Eurosport studio in St Moritz for an interview by lead presenter and former Olympic triple-jump champion and world record holder, Jonathan Edwards on February 8, 2017 in St Moritz, Switzerland. ORG XMIT: 1000003361 less ST MORITZ, SWITZERLAND – FEBRUARY 08: Lindsey Vonn visits the Eurosport studio in St Moritz for an interview by lead presenter and former Olympic triple-jump champion and world record holder, Jonathan Edwards … more The marquee races for women and men should go back-to-back after Saturday’s men’s downhill was postponed due to fog, race organizers decided.

Beijing digs new depth in Olympic legacy

The newly updated corridor on the roof of Beijing’s iconic “Bird’s Nest” has been open to the public which enables tourists to overlook the Chinese capital on the highest point of the 2008 Olympics main stadium. The corridor, extended to 1,000 meters from some 200 meters, is made of stainless steel and runs all across the roof from south to north with a stopping point at the west end of the roof where is the highest place of the stadium at 69 meters.

Brekkie Blog | Sunday, February 12, 2017

A west to southwest flow will strengthen today ahead of a cold front, which will cross Tasmania early Monday bringing a cooler southwesterly flow. A high in the Bight will extend a ridge to the north of Tasmania late on Monday and remain there on Tuesday as the high moves to the northwest of the state.

White mulls skateboarding at 2020 Games

In this Feb. 11, 2014, file photo, Shaun White, of the United States, looks at the scoreboard after competing in the men’s snowboard halfpipe final at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. The

Prince Harry bests William, Kate in London royal run

Prince William may be closer in line to the British throne, but brother Prince Harry bested him at a finish line. Harry, William and William’s wife, Kate, the duchess of Cambridge, raced a 50-meter sprint against each other Sunday at London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as they promoted a mental health campaign called Heads Together .

Breaking* British Olympic dressage horse sold abroad

Rio Olympic medallist horse Atterupgaards Orthilia has been sold to the Danish international grand prix rider Agnete Kirk Thinggaard, and the horse has already moved abroad. After winning team silver at the Rio Olympic Games, Fiona credited the bouncy Gribaldi x Donnerschlag mare – now 12 – for her return to riding Together Fiona and ‘Tillie’ were on the British team at the 2015 European Championships in Aachen , as well as in Rio.

USOC: Foreign athletes to get expedited access to US events

The U.S. government has told the U.S. Olympic Committee that the travel ban put in place over the weekend shouldn’t impact athletes traveling to the United States for international events. In a statement Monday, USOC leaders said the government told them it would work to ensure athletes from all countries would have expedited access to the United States for international competitions.

India names former gold medallist Bindra in Olympics task force

The world’s second-most populous country sent more than 120 athletes to Rio de Janeiro last year with hopes of exceeding the six medals won at London in 2012, but returned with only a silver in badminton and a wrestling bronze. National badminton coach Pullela Gopichand and former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha were also named in the eight-member task force which will help identify core medal prospects for the Tokyo Games in 2020 and nurture talents for the next two editions of the quadrennial event.

FA Cup to have 2 non-league teams in last 16

The FA Cup threw up its latest heartwarming story line on Sunday when Sutton United beat second-tier Leeds 1-0 to ensure there would be two non-league teams in the fifth round for the first time since the 19th century. Adding a touch more magic on a historic day for the 146-year-old competition was the background of the scorer of the only goal at atmospheric Gander Green Lane.

Manchester United: Mourinho sets Martial Wigan challenge

London: Anthony Martial can play his way into Manchester United’s starting XI with a convincing performance against Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup on Sunday, manager Jose Mourinho has said. Martial was left out of the squad for last weekend’s 1-1 Premier League draw at Stoke City and Thursday’s League Cup game at Hull City, which saw United reach the final despite a 2-1 defeat.

Whangarei paddler to race on World SUP tour

Marcus Hansen hopes training on pulsating down wind runs along Tutukaka coast and kilometres on the quieter waters of Whangarei Harbour will be the fitness foundation needed for a string of top performances on the international stand up paddle boarding circuit this year. The 24-year-old Whangarei man’s paddling career was given a huge boost late last year with international board makers NSP sponsoring the relative newcomer to the sport to compete overseas.