Cash buyers dominate these cities’ real estate markets | Payday Now Loans
It’s challenging to compete for properties in several Florida and New York metro areas unless you have a lot of cash. House hunters seeking to distinguish themselves in a competitive market are increasingly putting cash offers on properties, giving them an advantage over buyers who must rely on mortgages. According to Redfin Corp., a real …
Ping-pong: VTTAG pays tribute to the former national champion
The Veterans Table Tennis Association (VTTAG) has honored former National Table Tennis Champion Christian Aboagye for beating current top seed Derek Abrefa at the recent Homowo Table Tennis Championships. Aboagye’s reward included a certificate, table tennis balls, equipment case, rackets and rubbers. The 58-year-old chief inspector and 2001/2002 national champion beat Abrefa 2-1 in the …
9 Jewish Places To Visit In Berlin With Kids – Kveller
I was apprehensive about visiting Germany given my family history: my Jewish grandparents escaped the Holocaust in Austria, and I recently obtained dual citizenship as a descendant of victims of Nazi persecution. But a recent press trip turned out to be a truly meaningful and ultimately positive experience. It made me think of what it …
Former Paralympic table tennis champion Will Bayley pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Former Paralympic and World Champion Will Bayley paid a moving tribute to the Queen after winning gold at the Finland Para Open. The Tunbridge Wells table tennis player has revealed he ‘broke to tears’ after learning of Her Majesty’s death last Thursday, aged 96. Will Bayley paid tribute to the Queen Bayley, who had met …
US Open Alcaraz vs Ruud Final: H2H Draw, Key Stats – Everything You Need To Know | Tennis News
The 2022 US Open has been a story like no other Grand Slam, at least not in the era of the Big Three. The Big Apple has a reputation for throwing up surprises at every US Open tournament, but 2022 stood out. Amid the storyline having Rafael Nadal as the central character and his attempt …
WCF set to elect new president as four vie to trail Caithness
You viewed more than 50 articles in the last 12 months. Keep Olympic News Free Support insidethegames.biz for just £10 For nearly 15 years now, insidethegames.biz has been at the forefront of fearless reporting on what’s happening in the Olympic Movement. As the first website not to be placed behind a paywall, we have made …
Why sports management in India must include ex-players
Regulatory capture, a turn of phrase used in the academic literature on institutions, refers to independent government agencies that come to identify with the interests of the businesses and industries they regulate instead of serving the public interest. If, for example, the telecommunications regulator sets rules that favor incumbents such as Jio or Bharti, competition …
These rare memories show Serena Williams’ dominance in tennis
It’s not every day that you come across a memento from the US Open, especially one used by a tennis legend like Serena Williams. But eBay seller Barry Meisel of the MeiGray Group store has a rare exception in the form of the actual nets used in the US Open tennis championships – including nets …
PMK urges state to spell out stance on reviving methane projects
CHENNAI: While the Union government has taken steps to bring back the methane project, it is time for the state government to break its silence on the issue, PMK Chairman Dr. Anbumani Ramdoss told Thursday at Thanjavur. Speaking to reporters, he said, PMK had initially raised its voice for the welfare of the delta region …
Panam Sports THE SANTIAGO 2023 PAN AMERICAN GAMES WILL HAVE THE MOST OLYMPIC QUALIFIERS IN HISTORY
THE SANTIAGO 2023 PAN AMERICAN GAMES WILL HAVE THE MOST OLYMPIC QUALIFIERS IN HISTORY Thanks to direct qualifications, rankings or event standards, the Games in Chile will have a record number of 33 qualifying disciplines for Paris 2024. SANTIAGO, CHILE (September 8, 2022) — Santiago 2023 will be the biggest qualification event in the world …
Helping seniors stay happy, healthy and whole
Staying happy, healthy, and whole as you age isn’t just about covering up new wrinkles, adjusting to stiffer joints, or trying to prevent a little forgetfulness. Maintaining independence as the body and mind undergo changes – a natural result of aging – is just about all of that, and more. By focusing on a holistic, …
PN Melville Youth Athletic Scholarship Winners
There is not a cricketer or football player among the 15 rising sports stars who make up this year’s City of Melville Youth Sports Scholarship winners. Sisters Jasmine and Chelsea Wu already rank among WA’s top table tennis players while Chantelle Wheatley traveled to Budapest with Australia’s Artistic Swimming Team in June for the World …
Frances Tiafoe: From sleeping in a tennis center to the US Open quarter-finals
The 24-year-old simply stood there soaking up the atmosphere created by a noisy Arthur Ashe Stadium. It looked like a defining moment in the American’s career; the culmination of hard work and raw talent that has long been heralded as the potential future of men’s tennis in the country. Expectations of Tiafoe have long been …
Astro Resort Tourism, Hospitality News, ET HospitalityWorld
By Paul Savio There is a new buzz around certain stations these days. Guests who enjoy adventure sports, taking nature walks and sweating it out with a good game of badminton or table tennis will now be treated to a thrilling celestial experience. They will spend a night under the stars, learn to identify the …
Parañaque will build its own coliseum – Manila Bulletin
Mayor Eric Olivarez announced Tuesday, September 6 that the Paranaque City Government is set to build a new, modern sports and events arena to be called the Paranaque City Coliseum. Olivarez made the announcement after a series of meetings with sports officials and city consultants. He said the new arena will be located next to …
Table tennis federation calls attention to goals
Table tennis federation president Kirth Chantharith speaks during the closing ceremony of the table tennis camp on August 31. CHHORN-NORN The Cambodian Table Tennis Federation (CTTF) has urged all technical officials, referees, coaches and other stakeholders to work together to achieve at least one of the two main goals set on the way to the …
I left the gambling clinic and went straight to the bookmakers, confesses Kyle Lafferty as he opens up on the hell of betting addiction
KYLE LAFFERTY has opened up about how hard it was to overcome his past gambling addiction. It’s been almost five years since the Kilmarnock striker went public with his betting troubles while playing for Hearts. 2 The Killie Lafferty striker has opened up on his past playing strugglesCredit: SNS 2 He opened up about his …
Qatar take on Spain and Germany to host 2025 World Table Tennis Championship
Khalil Al Mohannadi, President of the Arab Table Tennis Federation and the Qatari Table Tennis Association (QTTA) and First Vice President of the ITTF. Doha: The United States, Turkey, Italy and the United Arab Emirates have announced their withdrawal from the race to host the 2025 World Table Tennis Championship, leaving only Qatar, Spain and …
10 Best Rockstar Games Cheats, Ranked
Rockstar is responsible for developing some of the best video games in the industry. Many AAA versions come with exciting new characters, storylines, and useful cheat codes. Many of these tips tend to save players time, stress, and money. In some cases, cheats make things easier, which is useful when games only have one difficulty …
Streetsboro opens new pickleball courts in community park
Streetsboro is the latest community to embrace the increasingly popular sport of pickleball, a cross between ping pong and tennis. “Pickleball is the fastest growing sport for [ages] 55+ in the country right now,” said Greg Mytinger, Streetsboro Parks and Recreation Manager. While previously working for the Canton Parks and Recreation Department, Mytinger – who …
TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT RAISES £1,000 FOR MOUNTBATTEN HOSPICE – Island Echo
IWTTA’s Martin Dove and Tim Giles presenting a check for £1,000 to Charlotte Hornblow of Mountbatten Hospice The Isle of Wight County Table Tennis Association recently held a charity tournament in aid of Mountbatten Hospice, attracting around 20 of the best table tennis players from the South of England, as well as top talent from …
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“It’s a great game, you get exercise and it’s fun, which is key” – The Irish Times
“It’s my service,” said Willie Treacy. On the other side of the court, his opponent rallies the wiffle ball towards him. At the Cabra Parkside Community Sports Center, there are about 16 to 18 people playing pickleball on Wednesday night. Some of Willie’s opponents are up to 45 years younger than him. Pickleball, in its …
Colorado Sportsbooks surpasses $20 million in revenue for July
The Colorado Department of Revenue reported Thursday that sportsbooks are claiming $20.8 million in gross revenue for Julyrecovering from the previous month’s Stanley Cup title won by the Avalanche which had helped drag down the results. Operators recorded a success rate of just under 8.1% in July, almost six percentage points higher than in June. …
South Korea are Asian U19 handball champions! | THE DAILY TRIBUNE
TDT | manama The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com South Korea were crowned champions of the ninth Asian Men’s Handball Championship (U19) hosted by Bahrain last night. The South Koreans clinched the title after beating Iran 26-22 in the final, which took place at Khalifa Sports City Arena in Isa Town. With the result, the winners …
Sharjah Women’s Sports Club athletes prepare for the new season
Different teams from Sharjah Women’s Sports Club are participating in international and local camps to prepare for the new season. Gulf today, Staff reporter Through a series of internal and external camps aimed at increasing the level of concentration and preparing for the new sports season 2022-2023, Sharjah Women’s Sports Club continues its programs to …
LOCAL BUSINESSES IN EAST COWES LEAVE HIGH AND DRY – UNLESS THEY COUGH – Island Echo
Measures installed by the Environment Agency in Yarmouth (2017) Businesses in East Cowes have been told they will have to fend for themselves after plans for a flood barrier to protect properties were dropped – 2 years after it was first announced. The ruling leaves 30 businesses without protection or funded help, while preventative measures …
Great successes at the table tennis competition
The table tennis players were in good shape last weekend. Photo provided. by Allan Clarke Rockhampton’s most passionate table tennis players continued to take to the courts at Leichhardt Park Play Center last week when the opening stages of the men’s singles were staged and the women’s singles were played until ‘at the end. Relevant …
The troubled future of college athletics
Tonight in Unpacking: More than a few college sports leaders say a breakaway from NCAA football has significant momentum and could happen within the next five years. SBJ’s Michael Smith examines where the leadership is — and could end — for college athletics. Other titles: MLBPA formalizes efforts to organize miners Carli Lloyd talks about …
Interview with Frances Tiafoe on the US Open, Serena Williams and making tennis cool
Wimbledon marked a career high for Frances Tiafoe. He launched into week two, reaching the knockout stages for the first time at the historic British tournament. The young American, nicknamed ‘Big Foe’, plays aggressively, with an unconventional forehand and big serve, which kept him going until he finally lost to Belgium’s David Goffin in a …
Promising Female Athletes in India
Over the years, we have seen the nation develop an interest in sports like boxing, wrestling, weightlifting and track and field. The credit for this needs Indian athletes who got medals for the country in international sporting events like Olympics, Commonwealth Games etc. If it weren’t for the likes of PV Sindhu, MC Mary Kom, …
Long Read: America’s colleges are the finishing school for elite athletes. Should more Indians take advantage of it?
When Tejaswin Shankar’s first American scholarship offer to play in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) arrived, he was in disbelief. “I thought it was some kind of scam. Aapko koi leke bhi jaa raha hai, padha bhi raha hai, rakh bhi raha hai, aur sab kuchh free mein,’ (your travel, education and stay are …
Sports News Roundup: Duke’s Utah volleyball game moved after racist abuse leveled at black player; Soccer-Liverpool win 9-0, Haaland hit a hat-trick, United win away, Arsenal stay top and more
Here is a summary of current sports news briefs. Duke’s volleyball game in Utah moved after racist abuse hurled at black player Saturday’s Duke University women’s volleyball game was moved to another location in Provo, Utah after racial slurs were hurled at a black player in the crowd during Friday’s game with BYU, …
Confusing people with puzzles is no way to hire the best
Do you know what a seventh minus an eighth is? And how would you feel if you had to quickly spit out the answer in a job interview? If the thought dreads, bad luck. Polls indicate that within days Britain will be led by a Prime Minister who likes to put this kind of mental …
Letter: Sports center problems | Hampshire Chronicle
It IS more than 15 months since the new sports center was inaugurated. Center users have often given positive reports about the environment. The swimmers I know are happy. I have used the gym myself and regularly attend an exercise class in a studio on the first floor, where the air conditioning works well. Unfortunately, …
TT Brothers Homowo Table Tennis Championship scheduled for August 27
Over 200 table tennis players from across the country are expected to converge on the DG Hathramani Sports Hall at Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday August 27 for the 2022 Homowo Table Tennis Championship. The one-day competition, an annual tournament, is held to celebrate the Homowo Festival with the chiefs and people of the traditional …
2022 US Open Men’s Singles Draw Bracket – OlympicTalk
At the US Open 2022, world n°1 Daniel Medvedev and #3 Rafael Nadal headlining the men’s singles as the top seed. rising stars Carlos Alcaraz from Spain and Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece will also pose strong threats to win the Grand Slam title. Absent from the draw twenty-one times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovicwho announced …
What is the game of pickleball, rules, scoring system, ball, court dimensions, history, video
Find out why Pickleball is becoming so popular in the United States and know its rules, score, history and how it is played. Pickleball is the combination of three sports namely tennis, badminton and table tennis which is played with a racket and a white ball with white holes on it. When played at a …
Argentinian table tennis player condemns rape of Chilean colleague when she was a minor
Argentinian table tennis player Cielo Rotring Alvarez Condemned its Chilean ally Juan Lamdrid Barraza sexually assaulted her during an event at the National Center for High Level Sports (SENARD), when she was 14 years old, The 19-year-old decided to file a complaint in court today and gave a TV interview to defend herself. “When the …
Out and about in Petaluma
Italian family circus Zoppé When you step under the 500-seat marquee of the 180-year-old Zoppé Family Circus, it’s like stepping back in time. It’s a pure and awe-inspiring circus, as the family has been dazzling audiences for nearly 18 decades, since 1842. You’ll see acrobatic feats, daredevils, horse shows, canine capers, classic clowning and challenging …
Play Pickleball in Lakeland, FL – LALtoday
Have you all heard of pickleball? If you haven’t, it is a kind of large dill. Pickleball shares similarities with tennis, table tennis + badminton (as well as other paddle ball sports). He has official rules, regulationsand even his own organization — American Pickleball Association. Here is the truth on the game so that you …
Benalla Sports Notes | Shepparton News
Benalla notes. Wed 17 – 24 Photo by Stephen Denness Benalla Badminton Here we are at lap 13, with only one more lap before starting the final. Last week’s games had Dodgers (Team 1) 207 have a win over the Red Sox (Team 2) 185. In the other game Pirates (Team 5) 245 df Rangers …
NTTF Prioritizes Capacity Building for Female Stars, Says President | The Guardian Nigeria News
The President of the Nigerian Table Tennis Federation (NTTF), Ishaku Tikon, said yesterday that they were going to turn their attention to building the capacity of promising female table tennis players. Tikon spoke at the ongoing Summer Sporting program titled “Awaken the Giant, She Can 3.0,” a free three-week summer table tennis and mentorship clinic …
European Championships: Leeds duo Alex Bell and Keely Hodgkinson in the 800m final
The Leeds middle-distance star managed to book his place in Saturday night’s 800m final with a polished performance in Munich. Bell, 29, was third in Friday morning’s second 800 semifinal after coming back behind Renelle Lamote and her British teammate Jemma Reekie in 2:00.53. It turned out to be a scrappy encounter at the city’s …
‘I’m so exhausted’ – US star Taylor Fritz says he has no time in the day
Soaring from the heights since his triumph at Indian Wells in 2022, Taylor Fritz has positioned himself as one of the most followed players in tournaments. Living up to the expectations of his fans, he has also made sure to give his best in every tournament he participates in. Enjoying the support of a top …
European Championships Munich 2022 LIVE: Watch Dina Asher-Smith, Zharnel Hughes, Laura Muir and Keely Hodgkinson – Live
European Championships Munich 2022 LIVE: Watch Dina Asher-Smith, Zharnel Hughes, Laura Muir and Keely Hodgkinson – Live – BBC Sport Summary Use the play icons at the top of the page to watch live coverage from Munich European Championships Munich 2022: Athletics, canoeing and para sprint, beach volleyball, mountain biking and table tennis on the …
Lessons to be learned from the suspension of the AIFF
The suspension of the Indian Football Federation (AIFF) by international football governing body, FIFA, was a time bomb ready to explode. But it could have been easily defused had all parties involved exercised caution to “get the house in order”. International sports governing bodies do not encourage third-party interventions in national federations, a reason given …
A walker wins the Academy’s first prize
RACEWALKING continues to leave its mark on Ballarat’s rich elite sporting history. Fraser Saunder, 17, was named WestVic Academy of Sport Athlete of the Year at a recent ceremony hosted by the Ballarat Sportsmen’s Club. Saunder is the current National Under-20 10,000m Walking Champion and represents Ballarat YCW and Ballarat Walkers. Now in his final …
The future of ping pong is coming to Fort Lee
FORT LEE, NJ – Building on the success of its five New York locations, PingPod, a 24/7 on-demand table tennis concept, is expanding into New Jersey, signing a lease for a space in The Shops at Hudson Lights in Fort Lee, the company said. PingPod Fort Lee will feature four ping pong tables in its …
Cycling star Pfeiffer Georgi hopes to capitalize on his first omnium
Cyclist Pfeiffer Georgi has pledged to use her first-ever omnium as the springboard for a madison medal ahead of the final day of cycling at the European Multisport Championships. Georgi, 21, is a road specialist but delivered a bold display in Monday’s scratch, tempo, elimination and points races to finish seventh out of ten runners. …
Go out with flying colors!
Indian sportsmen have made the nation proud with their outstanding performance at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham Indian athletes performed well in the recently concluded Birmingham Commonwealth Games (CWG) securing a total of 22 gold, 16 silver and 23 bronze medals and a fourth place after Australia, England and Canada. Ernakulam-born Navyman Eldhose Paul, 25, …
Vintage Sharath Kamal aims for Olympic glory before calling it a day
By PTI NEW DELHI: Aging like fine wine, Sharath Kamal is aiming for another shot at the Olympics, her confidence boosted by a strong showing at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games. At 40, Sharath returned from Birmingham as the most decorated Indian athlete at the Games, with four medals. Apart from a yellow metal in …
Hyderabad police arrest youth for online harassment of TT player Naina Jaiswal
The arrest came three days after Naina’s father filed a complaint with the Central Crime Station (CCS). Hyderabad Police have arrested a youth for online harassment of famous table tennis player Naina Jaiswal. Cybercrime police arrested the youth identified as Srikanth, a resident of Siddipet. The arrest came three days after Naina’s father filed a …
Is it time to merge the Olympic and Paralympic Games?
The Commonwealth Games came to a close in Birmingham this week having incorporated the largest para-sport program in the event’s history. Going through the schedule, table tennis appeared in the same time slot as para-table tennis, swimming alongside para-swimming and cycling alongside para-cycling as part of an eight-sport schedule . And following its success, there …
Who is Alexis Ohanian, husband of Serena Williams
After Serena Williams announced she would be retiring from tennis to focus on her family and business, her husband, Alexis Ohanian share“I’m so glad she wrote this article. It went so well and I feel like she’s going to be hearing about it for years from people.” Ohanian, who founded Reddit, also took to Twitter …
‘Silverbowl’ finally back | local sports
ALMOST two and a half years after its scheduled departure, the ICWI (West Indies Insurance Company Ltd) Silverbowl Table Tennis Championship will finally begin today at the Eastern Regional Indoor Sports Arena in Tacarigua. The 2020 edition was one of the first sports competitions canceled in the country due to Covid-19, and this weekend’s tournament …
Offer of financial assistance to give a sporting chance to the clubs of Leighton-Linslade
The recall was issued by members of the Leighton, Linslade and District Sports Council which receives modest annual funding from the city council. The Sports Council currently has representatives from around 17 different sports involving over 3,000 people, with affiliate members generally meeting four times a year to consider grant applications and other activities. The …
Cork athletes compete in four events at the International Games in England
A GROUP of athletes and coaches from Cork flew to England today to represent Leeside at a major international sporting event. The International Children’s Games are sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee and take place in Coventry from August 11-16 and Cork City Council has entered football, basketball, rock climbing and table tennis teams. There …
young people from the Caucasus attend the “Trilogy” | Adventist Information Network
A youth congress, intriguingly titled “Trilogy”, was held in the territory of the Caucasus Union Mission. The event was attended by about 400 participants from Stavropol, the North Caucasus, Don, Kuban, Crimean republics and other parts of the country. According to the plan of the organizers, the seven days of congress should help young people …
“Rafael Nadal always comes to greet and…”, says an expert
In an interview with the BNP Paribas Open YouTube account, Rafael Nadal recalled that his triumph dates back to six years ago when he defeated Juan Martín del Potro in a three-set final. The Spaniard lost a set and a break in this match and eventually won. In February, he returned to play after a …
Sable flies, Paul leaps, Sharath sizzles to script India’s CWG success story – The New Indian Express
By PTI BIRMINGHAM: Breaking out of the usual top five was seen as a real possibility in the absence of shooting, but phenomenal success in athletics and bowls propelled India to a commendable fourth place at the just-concluded Commonwealth Games. About 25% of India’s 66 medals came from the range in the previous edition and …
Table Tennis Balls Market Size 2022, Global Trends, Demand, Share, Revenue and Forecast 2028 – Instant Interview
MarketsandResearch.biz has just launched a global study report entitled Global Table Tennis Ball Market from 2022 to 2028 which combines industry expertise, smart ideas, practical solutions and cutting-edge technology to enhance the user experience. The study is an excellent resource to learn more about the global Table Tennis Balls market, changing trends, product usage, and …
Commonwealth Games 2022: G. Sathiyan wins bronze in the men’s singles TT
Sathiyan avenged his men’s doubles final loss to Drinkhall and prevailed 11-9 11-3 11-5 8-11 9-11 10-12 and 11-9. Sathiyan avenged his men’s doubles final loss to Drinkhall and prevailed 11-9 11-3 11-5 8-11 9-11 10-12 and 11-9. G. Sathiyan picked up his first singles medal at the Commonwealth Games by winning bronze, beating local …
Commonwealth Games Day 11: India Full Program – Monday August 8
Today is the last day of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, in Birmingham. With remarkable performances over the past two days, India ranks fifth in the medal standings with 55 medals, including 18 gold, 15 silver and 22 bronze. The complete dominance of wrestling and weightlifting has helped India achieve this feat. On …
CWG 2022: Sharath Kamal-Sreeja Akula Pair Win Mixed Doubles TT Gold | 2022 Commonwealth Games News
BIRMINGHAM: Indian table tennis legend Achanta Charat Kamal defied age to team up with youngsters Sreeja Akula win the mixed doubles gold medal at the Commonwealth Games here on Sunday. Barring a blip in game two, Sharath and Akula were in perfect control of the encounter, comfortably beating Javen Choong and Karen Lyne of Malaysia …
Commonwealth Games: Adding to Tokyo’s success – International Table Tennis Federation
India’s Bhavina Patel and Australia’s Yang Qian, alongside host country’s Jack Hunter-Spivey, emerged players to claim gold as the first Para events titles at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham were decided on saturday 6e August. Gold medalist and there was a noticeable common factor, all had achieved medals just under a year ago at the …
Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 9 Live Results Updates: Sharath Kamal and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran enter men’s doubles table tennis final
August 06, 18:27 (IST) Sharath Kamal and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran competed in the men’s table tennis doubles final at the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Saturday. August 06, 18:23 (IST) PV Sindhu continued her fine form as she entered the semi-finals of the women’s badminton event at the Commonwealth Games 2022 on Saturday August 6. Sindhu beat …
From viral art to protest tennis balls: New Zealand museum collects living Covid history | New Zealand
Ona table in a back room of the National Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa, is a canvas bag emblazoned with an image of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as Wonder Woman. Beneath his armored arms are the words “Go hard and go early” – the early 2020 slogan to curb the spread of Covid-19 …
India at the 2022 Commonwealth Games: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula and Reeth Rishya advance to Round of 16
Indian table tennis players Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula and Reeth Rishya won their respective round of 32 women’s singles matches at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday. But the mixed pair of Sanil Shetty and Reeth Tennison lost the Round of 16 match. Batra and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran also won their mixed double knockout round. …
His arm was bitten by a bear… but it’s the sharks that this Paralympian fears
Sule’s advantage was to play on Chen’s weakness. Time and time again, he delivered towering lob shots with pinpoint precision as they landed just the other side of the net before the heavy side spin slid the ball out of Chen’s reach. ‘Jesse can’t make those shots’, head coach Alois Rosario Explain. “His opponent found …
Video: Emma Raducanu steps into a whole new sport as she plays at the Citi Open 2022
British tennis star Emma Raducanu is one of the best tennis players of the current generation. The 19-year-old had her best performance at the US Open last year. She defeated Canada’s Leylah Fernandez in straight sets to win her first Grand Slam title. However, the Briton hasn’t given a meaningful performance since then. Recently, the …
Hip problem rules Heather Knight out of Games and Hundred
briar knight Knight was injured in the opening game of Twenty20 in England’s multi-format series against South Africa a few weeks ago and received a pre-Games injection in an attempt to soothe the troubled area . However, a spokesman for the England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed the issue “has not been resolved as expected” …
Sreeshankar in long jump final, Panghal & Co in boxing QF
An eventful Wednesday saw Saurav Ghosal and Tejaswin Shankar create history in Birmingham for Indian squash and athletics, winning their respective events’ first medals in Commonwealth Games history. As the action moves to Thursday, we’ll see the rest of the boxing contingent still in the fray battling it out in quarter-final bouts, where a win …
The Kwara government has renovated the stadium’s indoor sports hall with 72 million naira saved. Nothing on the pitch to show for it
In this investigation, THE INFORMANT247 YEMI SODEEQ, who visited the Kwara State Stadium indoor sports hall in Ilorin, writes that despite releasing more than 72 million naira for its renovation, the old sports facility is in ruins, housing reptiles and reducing the impetus of sports men and women who should be trained in the establishment. …
Liam Pitchford digs deep to win table tennis bronze
Liam Pitchford had to dig deep both mentally and physically after an all-nighter following England’s semi-final defeat at the Birmingham 2022 men’s table tennis team event. The 29-year-old from Chesterfield produced a daring display to beat Quadri Aruna 3-1 (11-9, 9-11, 12-10, 11-6) in the singles as the hosts got the better of Nigeria to …
CWG 2022: India retain men’s table tennis team gold | Other sports
Birmingham: Harmeet Desai upped his game in the deciding singles as India’s men’s table tennis team retained their Commonwealth Games gold after a close fight against Singapore on Tuesday. World no. 121 Harmeet beat 133rd-ranked Zhe Yu Clarence Chew, 11-8, 11-5, 11-6 in the third singles to secure the third men’s tag team gold medal …
Indian athletes who could win medals on day five of the CWG 2022
The past three days have been very productive for Team India in the ongoing 2022 Commonwealth Games as they have won nine medals. India is currently 6th on the medal list with Indian weightlifters winning the majority of the medals. Day 5 of the CWG 2022 will see Indian athletes battle for more medals as …
CWG 2022: Indian men’s table tennis team led by Sharath Kamal beats Bangladesh to secure a semi-final spot on day three
India’s men’s table tennis team have booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2022 Commonwealth Games after a victory against Bangladesh. The duo of Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Harmeet Desai won the doubles while Sharath Kamal and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran won in the singles to secure India’s place in the next round. #CommonwealthGames2022 | India beat …
What went wrong for India’s reigning champion women’s TT team at the Commonwealth Games 2022?
India’s hopes of defending its table tennis title in the women’s team event ended on Saturday when the team led by star paddler Manika Batra lost to Malaysia 3-2 in the quarter-finals of the Games Commonwealth of Birmingham 2022. Having reached the quarters without losing a single game (against South Africa, Fiji, Guyana), the defending …
Table tennis player Fei Ming Tong allegedly rants about his daughter’s Jewish doubles partner
A former Olympic table tennis star from Taiwan made a racket during the national competition, chastising her daughter’s Orthodox Jewish doubles partner as “ugly” and disparaging her conservative style of dress. Fei Ming Tong verbally slammed 20-year-old Estee Ackerman ahead of doubles competition earlier this month in Texas, dropping F-bombs, calling her a “piece of …
Gururaja Poojary wins bronze after Sanket Sargar wins silver in weightlifting; Mohammad Hussamuddin wins opening bout
Read more LIVE Commonwealth Games 2022 Latest Birmingham updates, results and photos: India’s campaign at the 2022 Commonwealth Games has started on a high note with table tennis, badminton and hockey teams shutting out their respective adversaries. Although there was disappointment in triathlon and cycling, Srihari Nataraj capped off the day by making the cut …
Liam Pitchford not afraid of transplant after start of Commonwealth campaign
By Andy Baber in Birmingham Liam Pitchford has no plans of resting anytime soon after winning his two matches as the England men enjoyed a perfect opening day of table tennis at Birmingham 2022. The 29-year-old Chesterfield player has amassed a formidable Commonwealth Games record since making his debut in Delhi in 2010, winning eight …