Tag: sport
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Tennis’ top women say the sport is broken. This is why
[ad_1] For the better part of a decade, Tatjana Maria, the veteran German player, has been cramming into cramped hotel rooms with her husband/coach and children, or using her own money to pay for larger ones as she traveled the world with her family so she could be a full-time mom and professional tennis player.…
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WA Institute of Sport chairman says unfair to pin justice delays for abused gymnasts on outgoing CEO Steve Lawrence
[ad_1] Delays in delivering justice to dozens of gymnasts who suffered abuse at WA’s elite athlete support institute would be unfair to pin on the organisation’s outgoing CEO, its chairman says. Key points: WAIS is an elite sports institute to support athletes in Western AustraliaDozens of former gymnasts have claimed physical and emotional abuseThe search is now…
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2032 Brisbane Olympics the nation’s greatest opportunity for a true sporting legacy, about to change Aussie sport forever
[ad_1] Amid the fallout around Victoria’s withdrawal from the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a debate greater than the political one being held in the Victorian halls of power has sprung up around the nation – how much are the Olympics really worth to us, arguably the most sports-mad nation on earth? What’s the point of it…
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Carlos Alcaraz ‘incredible mental resolve’, says sport psychologist – Channel 4 News
[ad_1] To Wimbledon now, where after almost five hours and five sets of play, the 20 year old Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz is serving for the championship against the reigning champion Novak Djokovic. A classic match is unfolding on Centre Court with reigning champion Novak Djokovic squaring up to young Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon…
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Hundreds of Wimbledon fans form long queue to get into grounds | Sport
[ad_1] Hundreds of tennis fans have been seen queuing up early this morning (7 July), in a bid to secure seats day for day five of Wimbledon. By 08:00am BST, the line made up of hundreds of people could be seen snaking around the grounds. While not unexpected, punters have been queuing across the week…
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Mel Reid in major hunt nine months after quitting sport
[ad_1] Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Mel Reid moved to within a shot of the lead at the second women’s major of the year – nine months after quitting golf.…
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Trying to make the most of every opportunity to promote the sport, says Canada’s legend Anderson – Sports – Other
[ad_1] One of many biggest wheelchair basketball gamers the game has produced, Pattrick Anderson desires to make use of each alternative to advertise the game and encourage gamers to work laborious and play free. “That’s what I’ve achieved my entire profession. It’s not straightforward although,” stated Anderson, the three-time Paralympic gold medallist who guided Canada…
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Short games, active commentary, OTT streaming, Metaverse and fantasy league: How Global Chess League hopes to awaken ‘sleeping giant’ sport
[ad_1] When the World Chess League (GCL) holds its inaugural season in Dubai subsequent month, followers will be capable to concurrently play video games within the Metaverse with digital avatars of gamers, together with five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand. That’s not all. In a bid to make the game extra interesting for each hardcore and…
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Outcome of wrestlers’ protest to influence families’ attitude towards women in sport: Bajrang Punia
[ad_1] Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia mentioned on Friday that the end result of the wrestlers’ protest will resolve if the progressive change within the perspective of households in the direction of ladies in sport will proceed. “In our society and nation, households don’t even know what sexual harassment is. There are such a lot…
