The American archer, Paige returns to 50-meter target archery at World Games Image Credits The American archer, Paige returns to 50-meter target archery at World Games. Archery is the sport in which a bow is used to shoot arrows. It is extracted from the Latin word ‘Archus’ which means bow. In ancient times, it was used for hunting and combat purposes but in modern times, its purpose has been reduced to being a competitive sport or a recreational activity. Disciplines of Archery Official rules regarding each discipline of archery are registered in the World Archery Rulebook and are regulated by…
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Rafael Nadal’s Grand Slam run is over Rafael Nadal’s Grand Slam run is over. The most memorable stretches of his career – The first half of 2022 It turned out that the latest injury that Rafael Nadal is going through became the reason for his withdrawal from the most anticipated semi-final against Nick Kyrgios. Image Credits Nadal succeeded in beating Taylor Fritz in a five-set match to advance to the Wimbledon semi-final for the eighth time in his career. However, the Spaniard had to withdraw after this victory giving Kyrgios a free walk-in in the Grand Slam final. It was…
World Games 2022 – Archery takes a prominent role World Games 2022 – Archery takes a prominent role. The World Games Image Credits The World Games are an international event consisting of multiple sports or Sporting disciplines that are not contested in the Olympics. They are held every four years for a stretch of 11 days. Governed by The International World Games Association, The World Games are hosted under the patronage of the International Olympics Committee. Fun Facts: The World Games were held for the first time in the year 1981 in Santa Clara, California. In 2015, the then-Mayor signed…
Gellenthien & Schloesser: Topping the compound qualifying @ World Games Gellenthien & Schloesser: Topping the compound qualifying @ World Games. Top seeds are Mike Schloesser and Tanja Gellenthien. The compound qualification was completed on 8th July morning at the World Games in Birmingham, USA. Image Canadian archer Chris Perkins and Schloesser both shot 713 out of 720 points in a 72-arrow 50-meter round. Schloesser, with his 38 Xs against 25 from Perkins, retained the position. He is world number and maintained the top seed streak in 2022. He will now continue for another event. Schloesser said, “I feel like I…
Nadal Injured and Out of Wimbledon Nadal Injured and Out of Wimbledon. Rafael Nadal finally withdrew from Wimbledon. The decision was taken a day before the semi-finals. The decision happened because of a torn abdominal muscle. Now, Nick Kyrgios moved to the semifinals. Image In 1931 for the first time, a man pulled out from the oldest Grand Slam tournament. Even if it happened right before a semifinal or final. Nadal said, “I made my decision because I believe that I can’t win two matches under these circumstances.” “I can’t serve. It’s not only that I can’t serve at the…
Jordan wins two cars for himself and his caddie at the Scottish Open Jordan wins two cars for himself and his caddie at the Scottish Open Image Credits The Genesis Scottish Open is a Professional Golf Tournament. It is played in Scotland. It is one of the five tournaments of the Rolex Series. Rolex Series is identified as one of the premier events of the European Tour. Jordan Lewis Smith Image Credits Jordan Smith is a professional golfer of English origin. He won twice at the PGA EuroTour in 2015. He also received an Order Of Merit that gave him…
Alex Cejka birdies two to take lead of Senior Players Championship Alex Cejka birdies two to take lead of Senior Players Championship. Alex Cejka birdied two of the final three holes and took a two-stroke lead into the fourth round, in the Bridgestone Senior Players Championship. Cejka birdied the par-3 seventh and the par-4 ninth to finish with a bogey-free round at Firestone Country Club’s South Course. With the improved combination of drives and iron shots, Paul Cejka was able to see a lot of birdie opportunities. He hit a lot of great shots in the fairway that led to…
Adam Svensson Fires 62 And Leads Barbasol Tour Championship Adam Svensson Fires 62 And Leads Barbasol Tour Championship. The PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship is underway, and Adam Svensson is leading the way. The top-ranked golfer in the world has shot a 10-under par 62 to take a two-stroke lead over second-ranked J.T. Poston heading into final round at Icg Golf Club in Kentucky. Adam Svensson shoots an opening 62 en route to grabbing Barbasol Champ. lead. He had two eagles in a 10-under 62 to take a two-stroke lead Thursday in the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship. This golfer at Keene…
TCS London Marathon: defending champion Sisay lemma leads TCS London Marathon: defending champion Sisay lemma leads. The TCS London Marathon is going on in full swing in London. The elite men’s field for the London Marathon contains an amazing list of distance running talent. The marathon is headed by Sisay Lemma; defending champion of the World Athletics Elite Platinum label road race held last year. In the lineup, you can also see the three fastest men in the history of the Marathon together. Along with multiple Olympic and world champions MO Farah and Kenenisa Bekele. Before winning last year, Defending…
Parviainen sets European U18 javelin best in Jerusalem Parviainen sets European U18 javelin best in Jerusalem. Topi Parviainen’s javelin throw of 84.52m was the best of the third day of the European Athletics U18 Championships (6). Image credits The 15-year-old nephew of 1999 world champion and Finnish record-holder Aki Parviainen arrived at the championships rated fourth in the European U18 rankings but displayed his uncle’s competitive spirit. Parviainen was second for the first four rounds behind Hungary’s Mate Horvath, but with his fifth throw, he set a personal best of 75.98m to grab the lead. In the final round, with…
Labuschagne, Smith tons put Australia in charge on opening day Labuschagne, Smith tons put Australia in charge on opening day. On the 1st day of the second Test between Aus and Sri Lanka in Galle, centuries from Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith put Australia in a commanding position. Image credits When the coin was flipped, Australia elected to bat first. Australia sent out the same team that played in the first test, however, Sri Lanka made four substitutions due to a Covid outbreak. Hosts Kamindu Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, and Maheesh Theekshana all made their Test debuts. Balanced first hour The…
Lizelle Lee retires: Ranking the South African star’s best knocks Lizelle Lee retires: Ranking the South African star’s best knocks. When South African opener Lizelle Lee announced her retirement from international cricket on Wednesday (8 July), it came as a shock to the cricket community. Image credits Since her first international match in 2013, Lee has been a pivotal part of South Africa’s top order. She scored 5253 runs for her country in 184 matches and also held the record for the most catches in an innings in Twenty20 Internationals (4). Especially in one-day internationals (ODIs), Lee was an absolute…
F1 Commission agrees on tweaks to financial regulations F1 Commission agrees on tweaks to financial regulations. A meeting of the Formula One Commission took place in Spielberg in advance of the first practice session for the Austrian Grand Prix. The commission gave certain outcomes, which include modifications to the Financial Regulations to take into consideration greater expenditures that will be incurred in 2022… On Friday morning, the boss of Formula One, Stefano Domenicali, the president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the boss of Formula One Motorsports, Ross Brawn, and all ten team principals got together to…
Bottas to start the Austrian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after the power unit change Bottas to start the Austrian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after the power unit change. Valtteri Bottas will have to start the Austrian Grand Prix from the rear of the grid due to new Ferrari power unit components. Image credits Because he was required to use his fourth internal combustion unit, fourth turbocharger, fourth MGU-H and fourth MGU-K, third control electronics, and fifth exhaust system, the Finnish driver was forced to start the Grand Prix from the very back…
F3: Hadjar takes maiden pole in Austria F3: Hadjar takes maiden pole in Austria. Isack Hadjar, a driver with Red Bull Junior, was able to clinch his maiden pole position in FIA Formula 3 by beating off his nearest competitors. Image credits The Feature Race will begin with Oliver Bearman and Arthur Leclerc, both drivers for PREMA Racing, starting on the second row, with the current leader of the championship, Victor Martins, starting alongside his fellow compatriot on the front row. The first round of laps took a bit to come through as drivers protected their soft Pirelli tires from…