Tag: Olympic First
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IOC Changes Shooting Plan For LA 2028
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has finalized a new plan for shooting at Los Angeles (LA) 2028. As a result, the number of shooters in the finals for rapid fire pistol and shotgun events have been increased from six to eight to be at par with other finals. Meanwhile, the final for the 50m rifle…
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‘Coach-Less’ Jacky Kok Misses Vietnam International Challenge Title
Independent shuttler Jacky Kok’s bid to first independent shuttler came to an end in the Vietnam International Challenge on Sunday. Kok bounced back after a one-game deficit to take the match to the decider, losing 21-23, 21-17, 15-21 to Thailand’s Puritat Arree in Hanoi. He had beaten Puritat twice in the past. Kok trains under…
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WATCH: Ishan Kishan Roasts Mohammad Rizwan For Excessive Appealing
Out-of-favour India wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan shares a camaraderie with Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary. It was visible in a video posted by the umpire on Instagram. In the video, Chaudhary quizzed the SunRisers Hyderabad wicketkeeper batter about his excessive appealing during his hey days. “You played so many games under my umpiring. You have grown…
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Ahmedabad 2036 Olympic Games Projected At INR 64,000 Crore
Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar are among the cities that could host the 2036 Olympic Games if India’s bid is accepted. The blueprints for hosting the 2036 Olympic Games in these cities are projected between INR 34,700 Crore and INR 64,000 Crore. As per the Times of India, a document titled ‘Review Meeting — Preparedness Towards Amdavad…
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ISSF Academy: Karoliina Nissinen Shares Outlook Of The Flagship Model
ISSF, shooting’s governing body, has created its flagship academies, around the world, to formulate coaching and prepare the athlete under a diverse program for the Olympic Games. The one-year-old model has brought coaches from different nations under an umbrella, to share diverse coaching methods, to improve sports shooting coaching around the world. “ISSF Academy plays…