The world’s best Para swimmers will meet across the globe in 2023 in the new Citi Para Swimming World Series. Seven years after its launch the World Series will have a new format, more events, and an exclusive title partner as Citi continues its long-standing support to World Para Swimming in the 2023 and 2024 seasons. The Citi Para Swimming ...
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USA crowned FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022 winners and secure fifth title
DEBRECEN (Hungary) – The USA completed an 84-62 victory against Spain to secure their fifth FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup title in six editions. Adding to the silverware they won in 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2018, USA had too much for Spain in the Final of the 2022 edition in Debrecen as they jumped out on their rivals from the tip-off. Racing ...
Read More »Watkins named TISSOT MVP to lead All-Star Five in Debrecen
DEBRECEN (Hungary) – USA standout JuJu Watkins enjoyed a double celebration at the FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022 after being named MVP of the competition, adding to her title success. Heading into the tournament with a big reputation, the guard didn’t disappoint as USA took yet another crown with an 84-62 triumph in the Final against Spain. Watkins finished with an ...
Read More »A New Chapter Begins for the IWF
The new Executive Board of the International Weightlifting Federation met yesterday at the IWF Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. Coming together for the first time since their election, there was a packed agenda set for the new leadership. Among the most important topics was the Olympic status as well as the foundation and future of weightlifting. The discussions focused on the ...
Read More »IWF Athletes’ Commission Elects Dora Tchakounte as New Vice Chair
Last week the IWF Athletes’ Commission opened a vote among its members to fill the position of Vice Chair after the previous Vice Chairwoman Hiromi Miyake (JPN) was elected to the IWF Executive Board at the 2022 IWF Electoral Congress in Tirana, Albania. Due to this recent activity, the IWF Athletes’ Commission has now officially elected Dora Tchakounte from France ...
Read More »West Indies name 13-player squad for CG United ODI Series against India in Trinidad
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad – Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) Senior Men’s Selection Panel today named the 13-player squad to face India in the three-match CG United ODI Series in Trinidad. The teams will compete for the CG United trophy. The three matches will be played on Friday 22 July, Sunday 24 July and Wednesday 27 July at the historic Queen’s Park Oval. All matches start at ...
Read More »Final Groups and Fixtures confirmed for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 as Zimbabwe win Qualifier B
Zimbabwe has won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier B defeating the Netherlands and securing the final spot in Group B in the First Round at Australia 2022 alongside Ireland, Scotland and West Indies. Australia will host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for the first time ever between 16 October and 13 November 2022 across seven host cities, ...
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