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Deriba Merga Wins Airtel Delhi Half Marathon
Published on 1 Nov 2009, 19:09 by bibanDeriba Merga, the Ethiopian international and an Olympian himself, was able posting a superb victory in the men race of Airtel Delhi Half Marathon. He, however, faced a tough race for securing his title. In the women’s race, Mary Keitany, the present world champion was posted a new world record.
While speaking of Merga, the [...]
Saina Nehwal Reaches Quarter Finals
Published on 30 Oct 2009, 20:10 by bibanSaina Nehwal, India’s badminton player, has reached to the quarter-final stage in French Super Series, taking place in Paris. She defeated Hong Kong’s Pui Yn Yip for reaching the stage.
Saina, the 8th seeded player of the tournament, was able securing a convincing victory by a margin of 21-15, 21-14. She would now be [...]
Baton for Commonwealth Games 2010 Launched
Published on 30 Oct 2009, 08:52 by biban2010 Commonwealth Games baton has been launched. The tournament is scheduled to be taking place in Delhi, capital city of India in the year 2010. In an event of historical significance, Pratibha Patil, the President of India, attended the ceremony when relay of Queen’s baton initiated. As pointed out by various reports, this has been [...]
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Rio de Janeiro To Host 2016 Olympics
Published on 2 Oct 2009, 23:15 by Ian P.South America will host the Olympics for the first time as Brazil has been awarded the 2016 Games. The event will take place in Rio de Janeiro as it beat out Spanish city Madrid in the final vote which took place in Copenhagen, Denmark on Oct 2.
The American city of Chicago was knocked out in [...]
Phelps involved in crash
Published on 14 Aug 2009, 11:26 by J. YapSwimmer Michael Phelps was unharmed and uninjured in a vehicle crash. Phelps was the driver of a SUV that crashed with another car. The crash happened in Baltimore.
The driver of the Honda Accord was also uninjured but was taken to the hospital as a precaution. Phelps’ passengers were also unharmed during the collision.
The [...]
Most disliked athletes
Published on 2 Aug 2009, 11:58 by J. YapA report by Forbes cites that the most disliked people in sports are New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, Los Angeles shooting guard Kobe Bryant, former NFL quarterback Michael Vick, Los Angeles Dodgers Manny Ramirez and outspoken NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens.
Dodgers Ramirez and Yankees Rodriguez have been involved in the recent steroid [...]
Phelps beats Cavic
Published on 2 Aug 2009, 11:46 by J. YapThe greatest Olympian ever, Michael Phelps beat out Milorad Cavic in the 100-meter butterfly. Just like in the Beijing Olympics, Cavic found himself in second place once again.
Yahoo! Sports reported: “There are always things that fire me up and motivate me,” Phelps said Saturday, after becoming the first swimmer to break 50 seconds in the 100-meter [...]
Ex-Olympic Champion Killed In Climbing Accident
Published on 30 May 2009, 01:54 by Ian P.Karine Ruby, who became the first women’s Olympic snowboard champion after winning giant slalom gold at the 1998 Nagano Games for France, was killed due to a climbing accident on France’s Mont Blanc on May 29th.
Laurent Sayssac, a police official in Chamonix, France, said the 31-year-old Ruby was roped to other climbers when she and [...]
Michael Phelps is Beatable
Published on 17 May 2009, 14:49 by J. YapMichael Phelps dominated the 2008 Beijing Olympics. It was thought that no one could beat him in the pool. That all changed Saturday night.
Phelps was beaten by unknown Aaron Peirsol in the 100-meter backstroke. It was Phelps’ first defeat in a year. His last defeat was also against Peirsol.
Michael Phelps could use the excuse that [...]
Button to Compete in London Triathlon
Published on 17 May 2009, 13:41 by bibanJenson Button would reportedly make himself available for the London Triathlon from his busy schedule in pursuing Formula 1 championship.
The player has initiated the year in a spectacular form while winning 4 of the opening 5 grand prix with Brawn GP. As indicated by reports, the player remained highly interested in putting-up a good [...]
