Russia rages against Olympic chiefs, accuses them of ‘neo-Nazism’
MOSCOW: Russia launched a furious tirade at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday, arguing the IOC’s restrictions on Russian athletes and its criticism of the Moscow-organised Friendship Games amounted to “neo-Nazism”. The IOC on Tuesday both barred Russian athletes from taking part in the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 26 […]
Paris Games could feature only 40 Russian athletes, says IOC’s Coates
SYDNEY: Senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) Vice-President John Coates is unsure how many Russian athletes will compete as neutral athletes at the Paris Games, but thinks reports that it might be as low as 40 could be close to the mark. Under sanctions put in place because of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, for […]
‘Didn’t control the last 12 balls’ – MI coach Edwards
Mumbai Indians head coach Charlotte Edwards believes that her side lost the Eliminator in “the last 12 balls” and not controlling that period of play cost them a spot in the final of the Women’s Premier League. “We have seen on this pitch that you need to stay in there. We’d have taken 135 at […]
Russia rules out Paris Olympic Games boycott
MOSCOW: Russia’s sports minister on Wednesday said Moscow should not boycott the upcoming Paris Olympics despite the severe restrictions on its athletes over the Kremlin’s offensive in Ukraine. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) in December suspended Russia from the 2024 Games, but gave the green light for Russian athletes to compete as neutrals as long […]
Zalmi down Kings to secure berth in top-two
KARACHI: Babar Azam made the difference with a crucial half-century to help Peshawar Zalmi secure a narrow two-run victory over Karachi Kings on Monday and a top-two berth in the league stage of the HBL Pakistan Super League. Zalmi will finish in the top two regardless of the result of Tuesday’s game between Multan Sultans […]
Liverpool, City frustrated by draw in title clash, Spurs rout Villa
LONDON: Liverpool and Manchester City shared a pulsating 1-1 draw in their title showdown to leave Arsenal on top of the Premier League, while Tottenham Hotspur routed Aston Villa 4-0 to reignite their bid for a top four finish on Sunday. City took the lead through John Stones’ first-half strike, but Alexis Mac Allister equalised […]
Organisers keen on cricket in 2026 Asian Games despite venue headache
NEW DELHI: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is eager to have cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan and is exploring the idea of converting a baseball stadium in Nagoya for this purpose. Cricket administrators perceive multi-sport events like the Asian Games as an opportunity to boost the game, which will return to […]
Peshawar snap Multan’s winning streak to get off the mark
In a last-ball finish, Peshawar Zalmi held their nerves to register a thrilling five-run win over Multan Sultans on Friday (February 23). By virtue of this thrilling victory, Babar Azam’s men notched up their first win of the season and ended Multan’s three-match winning streak. A collective batting performance from Peshawar got them to a […]
Salah scores on Liverpool return as Arsenal rout Burnley
LONDON: Mohamed Salah returned with a goal as Premier League leaders Liverpool routed Brentford 4-1 despite a rash of injuries, while Arsenal demolished Burnley 5-0 to keep up the pressure in the title race on Saturday. Salah came off the bench to replace the injured Diogo Jota in his first Liverpool appearance since their win […]
Last-gasp AFCON triumph for Ivory Coast, SA also reach semis
BOUAKE: Oumar Diakite was the hero as hosts Ivory Coast staged another remarkable salvage operation on Saturday to reach the Africa cup of Nations semi-finals, and South Africa later joined them. A brilliant back-heel by the substitute in added time at the end of extra time in Bouake gave the Elephants a 2-1 victory over […]