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THE FUTURE OF TOKYO OLYMPICS 2020
Olympics as an international sporting event are always a memorable experience for Athletes, The host country, and the viewers. Conducted every 4 years, the Olympics is organized by the IOC (International Olympic Committee) with support from...2020-04-09 2871 0 -
Khadijah Mellah, the first British Muslim female jockey
South London native, Khadijah Mellah has become the first British Muslim woman jockey to compete in a horse race while wearing a hijab. The 18-year-old from Peckham made most of her debut by winning the Magnolia...2020-02-25 2382 0 -
Messi, Salah, Pogba and Sterling Show Off World-Class Feats and Epic Skills in New Pepsi MAX® Campaign
#FORTHELOVEOFIT – Pepsi MAX® is premiering its 2020 international football campaign in celebration of its ongoing partnership with the UEFA Champions League. Featuring a never-before-seen collaboration of four of the world’s best footballers, the campaign is led...2020-02-24 3229 0 -
Sri Lanka Shock England Women in Final Warm-Up
England Women’s final preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup were dealt a surprising blow in Adelaide with a 10-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka. Heather Knight won the toss and batted first but her team –...2020-02-20 2872 0 -
City Olympian Kristian vaults in to inspire pupils
Former Olympic gymnast Kristian Thomas vaulted into a Wolverhampton school to share the power of sport and fitness with pupils. The European Championship Gold and Olympic Bronze medallist, who is from Wednesfield, was joined by Commonwealth...2020-02-19 1406 0 -
Tividale Academy gets grant for girls’ football sessions
A special town grant has been awarded to Tividale Academy to help them to increase access to sport, mentoring, physical and social development for young girls. Academy staff believe that this could help to increase health, ...2020-02-18 1528 0 -
Pakistan Beat Adversaries India in kabaddi World Cup
Pakistan became kabaddi title holders on Sunday after barely beating most despised adversaries India. Their rivals played the match despite the fact that they had allegedly cut sporting ties with the nation. A full investigation will...2020-02-17 2397 0 -
New cycling and walking plan for Sandwell
Sandwell Council has approved a new cycling and walking plan – to get more people active and healthier and help tackle pollution and reduce congestion on the roads. The Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan has been...2020-02-17 2087 0 -
Update on Birmingham 2022 preparations in three Cabinet reports
In a series of reports to Cabinet on February 11, Birmingham City Council members will be asked to note overall strong progress in preparing for and delivering the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Cabinet will also be...2020-02-12 2101 0 -
Bangladesh’s first Female body-Building Competition Sees Contestant Cover-Up
Bangladesh’s first all-women bodybuilding championship, held in the capital of Dhaka, was won by a teenage student. Nineteen-year-old Awhona Rhaman had most of her body covered up to prevent judgement in a majority Muslim-nation. Normally, barely there bikinis, dark spray tans and high...2020-02-11 3158 0
