Thu 05 September 2024: The head of Uganda’s Olympic Committee announced that Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei passed away four days after her boyfriend set her on fire. “We have learnt of the sad passing on of our Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei … following a vicious attack by her boyfriend,” Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) President Donald […]
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Sun 01 September 2024: FIFA has introduced a “crossed arms” gesture to help fight racism during football matches. “Following its unanimous approval at the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, on 17 May 2024, a global crossed arms gesture to signal racist abuse will become part of football protocol when implemented at the FIFA Under-20 […]
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Fri 23 August 2024: Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is actively working to bring the Formula One Race to Africa, engaging with Rwanda and South Africa to make it happen. Speaking at the Dutch Grand Prix, Hamilton emphasized that the timing is perfect for Africa to host a race again, marking the first […]
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Thu 22 August 2024: Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo has launched his YouTube channel, and more than a million subscribers signed up within the first 90 minutes. The 39-year-old, five-time Ballon d’Or winner plays for the Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr and has represented Portugal in international tournaments for more than two decades. “The wait is over. […]
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Sun 11 August 2024: Before every weightlifting competition, Mohammed Hamada thinks of Gaza. He recalls the destruction of the city he grew up in and the mass grave he dug for his neighbors. These harrowing circumstances have created a unique athlete — one who lost 18kg (40 pounds) in five months, ate animal food to […]
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Thu 08 August 2024: The Greek historian Arrian (c. 86-160 AD) said he appreciated the glory of victory at an Olympic games, but also warned it was very difficult to achieve: Do you wish to win an Olympic victory? So do I, by the gods! But consider the matters which come before that, and those which follow after, and […]
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has endorsed the Kingdom’s bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034. (SPA) Sun 04 August 2024: Saudi Arabia plans to have 15 football stadiums ready for the 2034 men’s FIFA World Cup, with games set to take place in Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Abha, and the new urban […]
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Saudi Arabia Officially Submits Bid to Host the FIFA World Cup 2034 (SPA) Tue 30 July 2024: Saudi Arabia yesterday officially submitted its bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, Gulf Online reported, adding that the kingdom is widely expected to be awarded the tournament due to the absence of competing bids. The announcement follows […]
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Sun 28 July 2024: Belal Muhammad has made history by becoming the first mixed martial arts fighter of Palestinian background to win a UFC title, snatching the welterweight crown from Englishman champion Leon Edwards. 🇵🇸🥊 Belal Muhammad Becomes the First Palestinian Champion in UFC History #UFC304 pic.twitter.com/7TlpNFe7uY — Censored Men (@CensoredMen) July 28, 2024 The […]
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Sat 27 July 2024: The Bishops’ Conference of France on Saturday criticized the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games for the reenactment of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper by drag queens. I was excited for this years Olympics. Not anymore! It’s France,we all shouldn’t be surprised But to openly muhok the last supper is sickening and disgusting. […]
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