BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — USA defeated Japan, 3-2, in The World Games women’s softball final to earn the gold medal and the title of world champions. In the bronze medal game, Chinese Taipei defeated Australia, 6-0, and won a medal at the world championship level for the first time in 20 years. In a thrilling gold medal game, Janae Jefferson`s base-clearing double in ...
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BARD Foundation sponsors Aisam Ul Haq’s ‘Ace Academy’ for Tennis
Karachi -. Bilquis & Abdul Razak Dawood (BARD) Foundation has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with Pakistan’s former Tennis Star – Aisam ul Haq Qureshi to sponsor his initiative – Ace Academy, with the aim to enrich the future of Tennis in Pakistan. The academy will be scouting young, talented sports people who can be groomed into outstanding ...
Read More »IPC transfers to FIS the governance of three Para snow sports
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced the transfer of governance of the sports of Para alpine skiing, Para cross-country skiing and Para snowboard to the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) as of 13 July 2022 following approval from the FIS membership and the IPC Governing Board. At the 53rd International Ski Congress on 26 May in Milan, Italy, ...
Read More »IPC transfers governance of Para biathlon to the International Biathlon Union
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has transferred the governance of Para biathlon to the International Biathlon Union (IBU) as of 13 July 2022. The decision follows the unanimous approval of the transfer from the IPC Governing Board during its meeting on 31 May 2022. Para biathlon will be managed by the IBU in cooperation with the International Ski Federation and ...
Read More »ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 media accreditation to close on 18 July
The media accreditation application process for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia closes on Monday 18 July. The 16-team World Cup takes place between 16 October and 13 November 2022 across seven venues in Adelaide, Brisbane, Geelong, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. The portal will close at 13h00 GMT/ 17h00 Dubai time/ 18h30 IST/ 23h00 ...
Read More »Five days to WCH Oregon 22
The countdown begins, with just five days to go until the World Athletics Championships Oregon 22. Plane tickets have been booked, everyone’s all packed and ready to put on a show. The excitement is real, especially since the final list of competing athletes has been announced! Find out how to follow in your country below, and don’t miss any ...
Read More »Jonny Bairstow and Marizanne Kapp claim ICC Player of the Month Awards for June
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the winners of the ICC Player of the Month awards for June 2022 as England’s all-conquering Jonny Bairstow and South Africa’s batting force Marizanne Kapp. Bairstow is crowned following a month of memorable performances in his side’s 3-0 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) series victory against reigning champions New Zealand. Despite a quiet start at Lord’s, Bairstow produced ...
Read More »Blind Archer Tanveer Ahmed Clinched 2nd Medal
Blind Archer Tanveer Ahmed Clinched 2nd Medal of the year by Winning Bronze Medal in Para Archery World ranking event and European Cup 2022. He lost in semi final against Geovanni of Italy by giving tough fight of 7-3 set points. Earlier Tanveer Ahmed scored personal best 346 points in the qualification round. Italian Archers Pirano & Giovanni won Gold ...
Read More »Izan Almansa named TISSOT MVP after helping Spain win historic silver medal
MALAGA (Spain) – Izan Almansa may have come up one step short of his ultimate dream of winning the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2022 title, but the Spanish big man was named TISSOT Most Valuable Player after helping the host team make history by reaching the Final. Almansa collected 9 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals as he and ...
Read More »USA crowned FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2022 champions after defeating Spain
MALAGA (Spain) – The USA remains atop the youth basketball world as they defeated Spain 79-67 to capture the title at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2022 – even though the home side really put up a strong challenge. Jeremy Fears poured in 17 points as the Americans’ leading scorer while Ron Holland scored 13 points and Cooper Flagg added 10 ...
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