Vincent Cheng: Improve Hong Kong’s sport through more support for athletes and better administration
“I hope more resources will be made available to support elite athletes at all levels,” Cheng said. “One of the most important points is to give them the opportunity to move up… We don’t want them to stay at the…
The Olympic Games in Paris have only made me and my friends want more
Some of my favorite moments included the North and South Korean selfies, the casual pistol shooter from Turkey, and the women’s beach volleyball gold medal match. “We almost cried”: Fans’ reactions to the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games in…
Premier League and Willow TV program offer opportunities
Cricket World Cup 2024: Everything you need to know The 2024 Cricket World Cup will take place this June. Here’s everything you need to know about the ICC Men’s T20. While the 2024 Summer Olympics are slowly being forgotten, spectators…
Romanian gymnast receives bronze medal despite ongoing controversy
Jordan Chiles must return her Olympic bronze medal The International Court of Arbitration for Sport had previously ruled that the jury had made an error in accepting a request submitted by Chile’s coaches. The International Olympic Committee announced Thursday morning…
What Dawn Staley said about women’s sports on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe”
A’ja Wilson, Dawn Staley and Becky Hammon speak to the media A’ja Wilson, Dawn Staley and Becky Hammon speak to the media on Friday before the Las Vegas Aces play a preseason game in Columbia on Saturday COLUMBIA – After…
Opening Ceremony Date, Florida Athletes, Sports
Paralympic symbol unveiled in Paris The three colored Agitos, the symbol of the Paralympic Games, hang on the Arch de Triomphe. Although the Olympic Games ended earlier this month, Paris 2024 is not over yet. In less than two weeks,…
“Violence and coercion”: Demand for Olympic ban
Christopher Burton won silver for Australia in eventing in Paris. Image: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images More than 150,000 people have emailed the International Olympic Committee as part of the animal rights group PETA’s joint global campaign to ban all horse competitions…
From skateboarding to basketball: Paris showcased street sports culture during the Olympic Games
A local French skateboarder practices his skills in a graffiti-covered park. Paris is committed to its street sports culture. (Photo by Spencer Barnes/Special to Cronkite News) PARIS – Hosting the Olympic Games gives every city a chance to showcase itself…
Nigeria’s sport under scrutiny after ‘disastrous’ Olympic Games
Nigerian Favour Ofili finished sixth in the 200m final but blamed Nigerian officials for not allowing her to compete in the 100m race (Loic VENANCE) After Nigeria failed to win a single medal at the Olympic Games, sports officials are…
Why does Gabby Williams play for France in women’s basketball?
USWNT and US men’s basketball win gold in Paris Mallory Swanson scored a goal in the 57th minute to lead the USWNT to gold, while Steph Curry and Co. defeated France on their home court to take the overall victory….
