KUWAIT: Kuwaiti athlete Faisal Sorour achieved a remarkable victory at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, winning a gold medal in the men’s shotput-F63 category on Saturday, September 7. Sorour delivered an impressive throw of 15.31 meters, which not only secured his gold medal but also highlighted his continued excellence in the sport. This victory marks Sorour’s […]
This day in history we feature Lionel Messi. An Argentine professional footballer who captains the Argentina national team was born on this day in 1987. Trivia – Lionel Messi Lionel Andrés Messi also known as Leo Messi, regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Messi has won a record seven Ballon d’Or […]
This day in history we feature Ashton Eaton. Ashton breaks the decathlon world record at the United States Olympic Trials on this day in 2012. Trivia – Ashton Eaton Ashton James Eaton is a retired American decathlete and two-time Olympic champion, who holds the world record in the indoor heptathlon event. Eaton was born in […]
India’s star batter, Virat Kohli, recently reached a new milestone when he became the first and only Indian to cross 250 million followers on Instagram. Behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, he is the third most followed athlete on Instagram. The opening batsman for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is at the top of his game, […]
This day in histoy we feature Erik Weihenmayer. The first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest, in the Himalayas, was on this day in 2001. Trivia – Erik Weihenmayer Erik Weihenmayer is an American athlete, adventurer, author, activist and motivational speaker. As a result of this accomplishment he was featured on the […]
This day in history we feature Majlinda Kelmendi. A Kosovan-Albanian former judoka and judo coach was born on this day in 1991. Trivia – Majlinda Kelmendi In 2014, Majlinda topped the IJF Women’s Prestige World Ranking List. On 7 August 2016, she became the first Kosovan athlete to win a medal at the Olympic Games […]
This day in history we feature Michael Phelps. He breaks the record set in 1964 by Larisa Latynina for the most medals won at the Olympics on this day in 2012. Trivia – Michael Phelps Michael Fred Phelps II is an American former competitive swimmer. He is the most successful and most decorated Olympian of […]
Breakdancing was one of four new sports along with skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing to get the Olympic green light on Monday for inclusion at the 2024 Paris Games. The four sports were included as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) executive board met to confirm the Paris 2024 programme. Skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing have […]
Ever since their 1988 “Just Do It” ad, sports brand Nike has become known for producing commercials that spark a conversation and leave a lasting impression on viewers. Last year saw the brand tackling the negative undertones in queries launched at tennis star Naomi Osaka — in spotlight this year as well for donning several masks […]
Frenchman Vince Reffet, part of the “Jetman” team which has performed groundbreaking stunts above Dubai using jetpacks and carbon-fibre wings, was killed in a training accident Tuesday, a spokesman said. The Jetmen have pulled off a series of dramatic flights over the Gulf city, soaring in tandem above the world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa and […]
