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Prior to sanctioning this amount to the two shooters, TOPS had sanctioned Rs. 68.39 lakh for Angad who has qualified for the Olympics in men's skeet on international training, ammunition and out of pocket allowance. For Manu, TOPS had sanctioned Rs. 21.49 lakh for ammunition, equipment and out of pocket allowance. … [Read more...] about Manu Bhaker, Angad Bajwa’s proposal to engage sports psychologist approved

HCM City (VNS/VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City will give priority to land in areas such as Thu Duc city, Can Gio and Binh Chanh districts to develop physical facilities, according to the municipal People’s Committee. Vo Van Hoan, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, has directed the city’s Department of Culture and Sports to coordinate with relevant departments to allocate land for sports facilities. The city’s Department of Planning and Architecture will be responsible for adding sports facility projects to the urban development master plan. For large residential projects, the Planning and Investment Department requires contractors to arrange land to build physical training and sports facilities. The department will also call for investment for new sport centres in the city. The department will work with the city’s Department of Culture and Sports to advise the People's Committee on annual … [Read more...] about HCM City allocates land for physical training and sports facilities

Her message was retweeted by Erielle Davidson from the Jewish Institute for National Security of America who described Biden's order as a "sad day for women's sports" because it would mean that "women must compete against biological males at the risk of injury and loss of title. … [Read more...] about GOP Bill Seeks to ‘Protect’ Women in Sports After Joe Biden LGBTQ Order

READ ALSO: Top 10 Nigerian players abroad for the weekend “He was a lover of media men and you will think he was a journalist. We dined, wined and cracked jokes together, and It is still like a mirage that ‘Jogobonito’ has passed away. … [Read more...] about Sports journalists react to Joe Erico’s death

The opening episode of the TV show will feature segments on Nike and its controversial Oregon Project, the story of how a group of Minneapolis police officers coached Minneapolis North High School to become a powerhouse and bridge communities as well as Covid-19 long haulers, athletes who continue to suffer debilitating symptoms months after contracting the virus. … [Read more...] about HBO’s ‘Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel’ Sets Companion Podcast

Wrestler the Iron Sheik spoke up in all caps. "HANK AARON IT BREAK MY HEART TO SAY GOODBYE. YOU WERE THE HOME RUN KING ON THE FIELD AND GENTLEMAN KING OFF THE FIELD," his tweet reads. "MANY GOOD TIMES WHEN WE SEE YOU IN THE ATLANTA THANK YOU FOR THE MEMORIES BUBBA." … [Read more...] about David Ortiz, Russell Wilson and More Sports Figures Salute ‘Heroic’ Hank Aaron

Aside from being a 25-time All-Star, an MVP and a three-time Gold Glove, Aaron ended his career as Major League Baseball’s all-time home run leader with 755. He had taken the crown from New York Yankees great Babe Ruth and later lost it to San Francisco Giants legend Barry Bonds. … [Read more...] about Hank Aaron’s death saddens sports world: ‘We lost a legend’

"The federation and Ultimate Kho Kho have done a commendable job in putting together such an exhaustive plan in such a short time. I congratulate Sudhanshuji (Mittal) as well as Amit Burman ji for lending their support. Indian sports need the backing of corporates and the presence of Amit ji surely is a step in the right direction," said the Sports Minister Rijiju. … [Read more...] about KKFI and Ultimate Kho Kho introduces first-ever scientific training for players

Nine high-contact sports, including martial arts, football, soccer and others, will be banned across the district, with the exception of “universities or professional leagues” if they are adhering “to a health and safety plan approved by its accrediting or governing body,” according to a slideshow Bowser linked in her tweet. (RELATED: REPORT: Washington, DC, Mayor Bowser To Announce New COVID-19 Restrictions Before Thanksgiving) … [Read more...] about DC Mayor Suspends High School Sports

American record for most career gold medals won by a woman The current record – 8 gold medals – is held by swimmer Jenny Thompson International record for most career gold medals won by a woman The current record – 9 gold medals – is held by Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina, who won the eighth and ninth gold medals of her career in 1964 (the last time Tokyo hosted the Olympics) Ultimately, the race to these records will likely to come down to scheduling; Manuel and Ledecky have the advantage here as swimming competition wraps up at the end of week one. … [Read more...] about Tokyo Olympics: the biggest storylines in women’s sports