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3 days ago
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- IOL News
Kenya's Jane Chacha hopes to add Totalsports Women's Race titles to Gqeberha 10K crown
Jane Ghati Chacha claims gold at the Absa Run Your City Gqeberha 10K earlier this year. Image: Matthew Pearce Buoyed by a phenomenal debut victory at the Absa Run Your City Gqeberha 10K earlier this year in an impressive time of 31:45, Kenya's Jane Ghati Chacha has now set her sights on the Totalsports Women's Races in Durban and Cape Town. The Durban leg of the women-only race takes place on Sunday, while the Cape Town leg takes place next Saturday. 'I entered the Durban and Cape Town Totalsports Women's Races because they are well-organised events that attract strong athletes to the start line,' Chacha said. 'I want to improve my PB (personal best) in both cities while gaining experience.' Chacha made a sensational 10km debut against a star-studded field in Gqeberha. She was closely followed by Ethiopia's Selam Gebre, who finished in 31:50. South Africa's Glenrose Xaba put in a strong performance to claim third place overall and top local honours with a time of 31:56. Kenya's Christine Njoki wins the 2024 Totalsports Women's Race Durban. She will be back to defend her title on Sunday. Image: Anthony Grote Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Runners also criticised the recent Absa Run Your City Durban10K route for introducing too many twists, turns and climbs. Fellow Kenyan Christine Njoki, who won last year's Totalsports Women's Race races in Durban and Cape Town, has also confirmed that she will be back to defend her titles. Lesotho's national 10km record holder Neheng Khatala, who finished third in the Durban race last year, has also confirmed that she will toe the line in all three races in the series that concludes with the Joburg leg on Sunday, August 17. Home-town favourite Tayla Kavanagh will also be among the runners to watch along the scenic coastal route on Sunday. Chacha was asked what she thought about the fact that the Totalsports Women's Race celebrates and honours women. 'Women are strong and independent in daily life, and sport gives us even more self-confidence,' she said. 'My message to the thousands of female athletes taking part is to be the best version of yourself today, so you can make your younger self proud.' There will be much more than pride at stake for the elite runners who will join thousands of other women at the start. Title sponsor Totalsports, in partnership with event organiser Stillwater Sports, has announced an unprecedented R1m incentive for the first female athlete to break the women's-only10km world record in Sunday's race. The record, of 29:27, was set by Kenyan Jebet Ngetich at the Road to Records event in Herzogenaurach, Germany, on April 26. "It is a very motivating incentive. Any woman who competes in Durban will try their best to challenge the world record," Njoki said. "It is a special gesture to show that women are appreciated in the society through Totalsports Women's Race." Asked if she would be aiming for the record, the defending champion said: "The main goal is to better my previous time. We'll see If I feel good after halfway mark, then I should challenge the world record."
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bareilly's digital boom: How labourers, painters, scrap dealers turned YouTube stars; meet the million-follower club of Hajiyapur
In Hajiyapur, a densely populated pocket of UP's Bareilly, a quiet phenomenon is unfolding amidst the clang of cycle repair shops and the chatter of regulars at chai kiosks. It heralds what many believe is one of UP's most unlikely digital success stories — powered not by startups or IT parks, but by locals who are churning out online content that is being lapped up by millions. Take Javed Hussain, for example. He used to work as a labourer, making Rs 200-300 a day. He now runs a comedy channel on YouTube that has 5.6 million subscribers. 'I never thought this would be my profession. Now I create skits and also give work to others.' There are several such success stories in the area, and not necessarily limited to the youth. Md Movin, 65, who used to collect scrap for a living, started his channel 'Chacha' on YouTube in 2022. It now has around 7 million subscribers. 'I funded my eldest daughter's wedding from my video earnings. I plan to do the same for my three other daughters,' says Movin. 'I've gone through a lot of pain in life, but I tried to keep smiling. I use that jolly side in my videos, which are mostly inspired by my own experiences.' But no success story here is bigger perhaps than that of Ishaan Ali's. A political science graduate with an MBA, Ishaan was struggling to land a job when he turned to YouTube. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Many Filipinos don't know about this! Read More Undo Today, his channel, @IshaanAli11, has 36 million subscribers, placing him among India's top digital content creators. Inspired by Ishaan's success, his younger brother, Aadil, followed suit. His channel, @AaadilAli11 has 1.2 million subscribers. Their father, once a bicycle mechanic, couldn't afford to build a home. Today, the brothers are raking in crores. 'I had a dream that people would gather around me like they gather around Sallu bhai (Bollywood actor Salman Khan),' Ishaan told TOI . What sets Hajiyapur apart is not just the success stories, but the scale of transformation. Where once power cuts were routine and unemployment rampant, nearly every household today has someone experimenting with digital content — from cooking to comedy, stitching to social issues. Arshad Ali, 23, used to earn Rs 400-500 a day painting walls. Now, he makes short comedy videos for his channel @ArshadAli11, which has close to a million subscribers. And it's not just entertainment. Akash Kumar, 29, a trained journalist who struggled to and a job in a mainstream newsroom, began reporting on social media instead. His Facebook page, 'The Gali Mohalla Show,' covers issues in remote areas and garners close to 10 lakh views a day. 'Initially, I just wanted to show media houses that I am a good reporter. But now, it has become a source of income. I recently bought my dream car,' he says.
Japan Forward
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Forward
Meet the Three Cats of Izakaya Akanasu
このページを 日本語 で読む Izakaya Akanasu is just a minute's walk from Ekoda Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line in Nerima, Tokyo. Beyond the sign that says "Cat Izakaya" is a haven for those with a penchant for both cats and drinks. "Our main attraction is definitely the cats," says Chacha, who manages the place and refers to themself as the "cats' servant." The entrance to izakaya Akanasu. Customers are greeted by two male orange tabbies — 14-year-old Chi and 13-year-old Non — and a 13-year-old female calico named Tabi. All three appear comfortable around people and never shy away from being petted. Chi relaxing on a chair. Non (left) and Tabi. In March 2024, Chacha took over from the original owner, who had run Akanasu for 12 years. After a brief closure, the izakaya reopened with a fresh new look — while keeping the cats, of course. New features include a transparent catwalk called "Paw Pad Road," where guests can watch the cats stroll overhead, and "Nyankore Road," a runway-style walkway designed just for them. Tabi sitting on "Nyankore Road." The signature dish here is the "Nyapolitan." It's a fun twist on the Japanese pasta dish Napolitan. "Nya" is the Japanese onomatopoeia for "meow." "Nyapolitan," the izakaya's signature dish. The izakaya offers a variety of dishes including classic izakaya favorites like chilled tofu and Japanese rolled omelet, often made with seasonal ingredients. Chef Eiji Kusaka says proudly, "There aren't many places that combine cats and drinks like this. We put a lot of care into our food, and we hope our customers enjoy both." Chi playing with regular customers. The izakaya draws a diverse crowd, but about 70% are women, many visiting with their partners. Chacha smiles warmly, "Cat lovers are wonderful people. I'm lucky to have such great customers and really enjoy working here." Regular visitor Yusuke Sato, a judicial scrivener who lives nearby, comes two to three times a week. "Sometimes I drink here and then head out elsewhere," he says, "but I always come back because I want to see the cats. The more I visit, the more attached they get to me, and that makes me really happy." Tabi surveys the room from "Nyankore Road." Akanasu is open weekdays from 5 PM to 11 PM, and on weekends and holidays from 2 PM to 11 PM. It's closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Author: Yuta Yasumoto, The Sankei Shimbun このページを 日本語 で読む
