Roger Federer 2nd tennis stalwart to announce retirement
GENEVA, 16 Sept 2022: Swiss tennis player Roger Federer yesterday announced his retirement from the sport in what he called a “bittersweet decision.” “As many of you know, the past …
Ecuador hosted world’s largest donkey race
QUITO, 11 Sept 2022: The city of Salcedo, in the heart of the Andes of Ecuador, hosted the largest donkey race in the world yesterday. More than 50 donkeys trotted …
More arrested for bribes related to Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO, 6 Sept 2022: Japanese authorities today extended the detention of a former executive with the Tokyo Olympic Games organising committee and arrested three other people related to a bribery …
Savins Puertas holds onto underwater chess title
MOTRIL, 31 Aug 2022: Savins Puertas yesterday won the Underwater Chess Tournament for the second time off Carchuna Beach, in Motril, Spain – a competition that included just one match …
Novak Djokovic to miss US Open as no Covid-19 vaccination
NEW YORK, 26 Aug 2022: Novak Djokovic yesterday said he would not “be able” to travel to New York for the upcoming US Open as the Serbian star looks set …
Struggling Bolivian soccer team attacked, cars vandalised
SANTA CRUZ, 25 Aug 2022: A group of apparently disgruntled fans on Tuesday invaded the practice pitch and attacked players for struggling Bolivian first-division soccer club Blooming before vandalising nearly …
Appeal for FIFA to lift India’s suspension
NEW DELHI, 23 Aug 2022: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) today urged the FIFA to “reconsider” its suspension of the Indian soccer body over undue “third party interference,” as …
Colombian disqualified from Tour de France over banned drug use
PARIS, 18 Aug 2022: Nairo Quintana has been disqualified from the Tour de France after testing positive for a banned substance, the international cycling union (UCI) announced yesterday. “Colombian rider …
Afghan Olympians allowed to resettle in Australia
SYDNEY, 17 Aug 2022: Afghanistan’s Tokyo Olympics flag bearer and sprinter Kimia Yousofi, along with another 30 people with ties to the Olympic movement, have been safely relocated to Australia, …
Disarray after FIFA suspends India soccer federation
NEW DELHI, 16 Aug 2022: FIFA’s decision to suspend the All India Football Federation (AIFF) – due to “undue influence from third parties” – has triggered uncertainty for the sport …