UK Sport has withdrawn funding from GB Snowsport due to governance issues, despite record funding for winter sports. £12.5m is guaranteed for athletes through a new, undecided mechanism ahead of the 2030 Alpes Games.
UK Sport will directly fund skiing and snowboarding athletes and coaches with £12.5m, bypassing GB Snowsport due to governance concerns, despite the organization's strong recent performance, including a record 5 medals at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
NDA meeting emphasizes employment and economic growth under PM Modi, contrasting with UPA era. Modi's interaction with Nitin Nabin sparks curiosity amid BJP's loss in Bankipur.
India concluded the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze), ranking 4th behind Australia, England, and Canada. Key performers included Neeraj Chopra (silver in javelin) and Gulveer Singh (first Indian to win two individual track medals in a single CWG). The article highlights the role of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) in funding athletes, with detailed breakdowns of support for medallists, selection criteria, and the scheme's expansion into sports science and mental conditioning.
Pakistan's Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem finished ninth in the Commonwealth Games javelin throw in Glasgow, sparking criticism over his lack of preparation, coaching disputes, and inadequate institutional support.
Betting companies Sportsbet and TAB denied allegations at a Senate inquiry that they offered illicit drugs and escorts to gamblers. Lawmakers also scrutinized gambling ads targeting children and regulatory gaps in proposed reforms.
A parliamentary inquiry into Labor's gambling legislation heard allegations that problem gamblers received cocaine and sex workers, which Sportsbet and Tabcorp denied.
Anti-gambling campaigners Tim Costello and Luke Bateman alleged at a parliamentary inquiry that betting firms Sportsbet and Tabcorp supplied vulnerable customers with cocaine, alcohol and sex workers. The firms deny the claims, saying they have no evidence.
Indian Army Sports Institute athletes won a record haul at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing 11 medals including seven boxing golds and historic track medals, thanks to the institute’s scientific training system.
Daniel, a 15-year-old Nigerian, was trafficked to the UK in 2022 under false pretenses to donate a kidney to Sonia Ekweremadu, daughter of Nigerian Senator Ike Ekweremadu. Daniel was coerced and deceived, with his exploitation facilitated by Obinna Obeta, a Nigerian radiologist in London, who had previously used a similar scheme for his own kidney transplant.
US owners of Charlton Athletic have listed the south‑London club for sale, hiring Oakwell Sports Advisory to find a fifth owner in six years. The sale deck touts equity growth via promotion to the Premier League and women’s football.
Tadej Pogačar wird an der Vuelta a España teilnehmen, um eine offene Rechnung zu begleichen, nachdem er 2019 Dritter wurde. Der Artikel kritisiert die zunehmende Berechenbarkeit des Radsports, da Pogačar und Vingegaard Grand Tours dominieren. Eine Meldung über Pogačars Niederlage gegen einen Amateur bei der "Pogi-Challenge" wird als "Milchmädchenrechnung" entlarvt, da die Umstände verzerrt waren.
Serena Williams defines a champion not by wins, but by recovery from falls. The article explores her philosophy, citing her 2013 US Open final quote and career setbacks, highlighting how resilience, persistence, and learning from failure are crucial for lasting success in all aspects of life.
Balaji Srinivasan's Network School in Malaysia's Forest City was shut down due to licensing irregularities and scrutiny over residents' nationalities, including a claim of Israeli citizens. Founder Balaji Srinivasan denied wrongdoing and quickly announced a new campus in Kazakhstan.
Les travaux d'été sur les RER B et D et le métro 13 en Île-de-France provoquent une "pagaille monstre" et l'exaspération des usagers, confrontés à des quais bondés et des perturbations majeures du trafic.
L'ancienne ministre Marie-George Buffet a reconnu dans un documentaire BFMTV que les contrôles antidopage inopinés des joueurs de l'équipe de France avaient cessé avant le Mondial 98, après une polémique en 1997 à Tignes, contredisant ses précédentes déclarations sous serment.
EA Sports, FC 27 Ultimate Team modundaki yenilikleri açıkladı. Hall of FUT ile efsane oyuncular geri dönerken, Rivals ve Champions modları köklü değişiklikler geçiriyor. Geliştirilmiş oynanış mekanikleri ve yenilenen arayüz ile oyunculara daha stratejik bir deneyim vadediliyor.
A Glasgow-based Indian restaurant deleted its Instagram account after Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain highlighted an incorrect map of India on its logo and napkins, which omitted the Northeast. The restaurant issued a public apology and pledged to correct the map.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India's contingent for securing 39 medals, including 13 golds, at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing fourth. India will host the 2030 edition in Ahmedabad.
Scottish wheelchair racer Melanie Woods received the David Dixon Award at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, recognized for her resilience and sportsmanship after winning two gold medals, including the T54 1500m final twice following an unprecedented rerun due to a crash.
The Hong Kong Football Festival, featuring top clubs like Manchester City and Inter Milan, injected HK$437 million into the local economy last year. The event enhances Hong Kong's global sporting credibility and serves as a gateway for clubs to deepen revenue streams in Asia, especially as mainland China reduces hosting overseas teams.
Rallies for and against transgender participation in women's sports occurred at the Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx game, following Fever guard Sophie Cunningham's recent comments. Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve wore a 'Trans kids belong' shirt, while Cunningham was booed by some fans.
India secured 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze) at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, falling short of 50 but achieving landmark performances in boxing, para sports, and judo, with Mirabai Chanu winning a third successive gold.
Brittany Mahomes received United WE's inaugural Champion for Change Award, advocating for women's leadership and equity. As co-owner of the Kansas City Current, she emphasized normalizing women in power for future generations, highlighting CPKC Stadium as a symbol of progress in women's sports.
