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“A positive mentality has been instilled in society”
Before calling the time in 2002, famous sportswoman Zobera Rahman Linu won the National Women’s Table Tennis Championship for a record 16 times. And later, in addition to working as General Secretary of the Bangladesh Table Tennis Federation for a term, she was Vice President of the Bangladesh Cycling Federation. Linu, who is now chair …
Best game, biggest surprise, biggest disappointment, biggest controversy: 2021 season tennis awards
The 2021 season is on the books and it’s time to look to 2022, with the Australian Open starting in less than a month. But before we turn our attention to next season, how about recognition for those who have stood out this year? From outstanding acts to the biggest surprises, we are giving away …
Mark these 13 important dates
Indian sports in 2022: 2021 has been a special year for Indian sport. A New Star – Neeraj Chopra was born after winning a historic gold medal in track and field as the nation’s love for hockey was rekindled after India’s bronze victory at the Tokyo Olympics. 2022 features two major events at the Commonwealth …
“You feel at home” – The Lima News
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The light plock of a racket-to-racket ping-pong ball echoes through the warehouse-turned-Olympic-regulated round robin tournament. Ahad Sarand uses his right hand to stabilize the grip of his wheelchair, gracefully maneuvering his body to anticipate the return of his opponent, Jane Lie, while his left hand grabs a paddle, forcing Lie to work …
Developers share record-breaking VR drive and Christmas sales figures
Several developers have indicated that Christmas 2021 is a big time for the VR industry and the Meta’s Quest 2 headset. Over the past few years, the Christmas period has become an increasingly important growing day for VR and VR developers, especially in the post-2019 Quest era. However, this year appears to be the biggest …
Olympics, football EUROs and several individual successes
Twenty Olympic medals, sixteen Paralympic medals and a successful football EURO marked the Hungarian team’s path in the world’s most prestigious sporting events of 2021. Success in cycling, tennis and skating added to the glories achieved in the second year affected by the coronavirus. So let’s see a quick overview. EURO 2020: two heroic raffles …
King’s Lynn Bands Host Annual Christmas Tournaments
The Monday Morning Women’s Badminton Group and the Wednesday Women’s Multi-Sport Group, both based at Alive Lynnsport, hosted their annual Christmas tournaments. Having missed last year, it was exciting for coach Janis Baker to host both events. The badminton event featured eight pairs pulled from a hat and the tournament was held as a round …
Qatar consolidates its position as a global sports hub
Mutaz Barshim shows off the gold medal in the high jump at the Tokyo Olympics during a welcome ceremony in Doha. Doha: In 2021, Qatar maintained its leading position in sport in the Middle East. It has established itself as the capital of Arab and international sport by hosting numerous tournaments and events which confirm …
For people with Parkinson’s disease, activity can reset skills
Ping Pong Parkinson arrives at Westwood Ping Pong Parkinson, a nonprofit group aimed at helping people with Parkinson’s disease, has opened a section of Bergen County in Westwood. Stéphanie Noda, editor-in-chief Just as Parkinson’s disease patients were starting to learn the ins and outs of ping pong and how it could help them in everyday …
Champions overcome their challenges | Cranbourne Star News
By Nick Creely and David Nagel SPORTS REVIEW 2021 – GENERAL While 2021 has offered bright moments, the challenges felt by our local sports community from the Covid-19 pandemic have once again run deep. However, through thick and thin, the rich sports region of the South East has seen many achievements to celebrate and gives …