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News18
04-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
India's Sohail Khan To Take on Pakistan At Kudo World Cup 2025 In Bulgaria
Last Updated: Sohail Khan from Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, will represent India at the Kudo World Cup 2025 in Bulgaria. He faces Pakistan's Abdullah in the Round of 16. Sohail Khan from Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, will represent India at the Kudo World Cup 2025 in Bulgaria, facing Pakistan's Abdullah in the Round of 16 on Saturday. This match is crucial for the Indian fighter, who aims for a strong performance in the global championship. The Kudo World Cup 2025 matches are scheduled for July 5 and 6. Sohail enters the tournament as the 12th seed in the M-250 category, according to the official world rankings released by the Kudo International Federation (KIF). His consistent performances at national and international levels have secured him this position. He recently won a bronze medal at the Kudo Eurasian Cup 2024, earning valuable ranking points. Who Is Sohail Khan? A well-recognised name in the Indian Kudo circuit, Sohail has had an impressive journey. He was the gold medallist at the Junior Kudo World Cup 2017 and has won four gold medals at the Akshay Kumar International Kudo Tournament. In 2023, he reached the quarter-finals of the Senior Kudo World Championship. Recently, Sohail clinched his 22nd consecutive national-level gold medal at the 3rd Kudo National Championship 2025-26, held in Pune from May 16 to 22. Representing Madhya Pradesh, Sohail remained unbeaten throughout the tournament and defeated Vabhan Chaturvedi of Rajasthan 6-0 in the final. Leading his preparation is an elite support team including Dr Mohammad Aijaz Khan (head coach), Harikant Tiwari (conditioning coach), and Deepak Tiwari (strengthening coach). Sohail also receives invaluable mentorship from Hanshi Mehul Vora, India's national coach. The Kudo World Cup 2025 will be live-streamed on KumiteTechnology's YouTube channel. First Published:
Irish Examiner
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Irish Examiner
Jordan refuses to play Israel in basketball, forfeits World Cup tie
Jordan refused to play Israel at the FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Switzerland on Sunday in protest at the Gaza war, Jordanian media reported, and the international basketball federation said the game would be forfeited in favour of Israel. The official Jordan News Agency said the local basketball federation "sent an official request to the International Federation (FIBA) not to play the match in line with its principles and steadfast positions in such circumstances." The Jordanian federation did not reveal any further details, but Jordanian newspaper Ad-Dustour said the decision was due to the war on Gaza. Amos Frishman, president of the Israeli Basketball Federation, expressed regret at Jordan's decision. "I strongly believe that sport is a bridge between people and cultures and not a political arena," he was quoted by local media as saying. Reuters
Asharq Al-Awsat
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Jordan Refuses to Play Israel over Gaza War, Forfeits Match
Jordan refused to play Israel at the FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Switzerland on Sunday in protest at the Gaza war, Jordanian media reported, and the international basketball federation said the game would be forfeited in favor of Israel. The official Jordan News Agency said the local basketball federation "sent an official request to the International Federation (FIBA) not to play the match in line with its principles and steadfast positions in such circumstances." The Jordanian federation did not reveal any further details, but Jordanian newspaper Ad-Dustour said the decision was due to the war on Gaza, reported Reuters. Amos Frishman, president of the Israeli Basketball Federation, expressed regret at Jordan's decision. "I strongly believe that sport is a bridge between people and cultures and not a political arena," he was quoted by local media as saying.
CNA
30-06-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Jordan refuses to play Israel over Gaza war, forfeits match
Jordan refused to play Israel at the FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Switzerland on Sunday in protest at the Gaza war, Jordanian media reported, and the international basketball federation said the game would be forfeited in favour of Israel. The official Jordan News Agency said the local basketball federation "sent an official request to the International Federation (FIBA) not to play the match in line with its principles and steadfast positions in such circumstances." The Jordanian federation did not reveal any further details, but Jordanian newspaper Ad-Dustour said the decision was due to the war on Gaza. Amos Frishman, president of the Israeli Basketball Federation, expressed regret at Jordan's decision. "I strongly believe that sport is a bridge between people and cultures and not a political arena," he was quoted by local media as saying.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Plans for Netball World Cup every two years
Australia beat England 61-45 in the final of the 2023 World Cup [Getty Images] World Netball has announced plans for the World Cup to take place every two years as they look to "future-proof" uncertainty around the Commonwealth Games. The World Cup traditionally takes place on a four-year cycle with the next tournament set to be hosted in Australia in 2027. Advertisement The long-term future of the Commonwealth Games is unclear after difficulties finding a host nation for the 2026 edition due to rising costs. World Netball also plans to introduce a men's World Cup competition. "We need to be proactive about future-proofing ourselves given the uncertainty around the Commonwealth Games post 2026," World Netball CEO Fiona Harold said on the decision to switch the World Cup to a biennial event. "These decisions allow us to control our destiny and it's positive news for everyone. "As the International Federation, it is our job to sustain and grow the game over the long term." Advertisement The governing body says all future World Cups will take place in November to allow for consistency and avoid disruption to domestic leagues. They also are also launching a new biennial event from November 2028 that will take place in non-World Cup years. Netball has been an official Commonwealth Games sport since 1998 and has relied on the event to showcase the sport to a wider audience. Australia won the bid to host the 2026 Games in Victoria but pulled out in July 2023 due to budget blowouts. Just a month later, the government of Alberta pulled its support for a bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, citing rising costs. Advertisement Glasgow has agreed to step in as host for next year's event but only after getting assurances they could run a scaled-down version, with 10 sports set to take place across four venues in the city. "International netball has never been more competitive but the landscape is becoming increasingly complex to navigate," Harold added. "World Netball needs to support its members and deliver solutions that mean everyone in the ecosystem benefits." Australia beat England in the final of the 2023 World Cup to claim a record-extending 12th title. The governing body says men's netball is "gaining momentum rapidly" and intends to support that growth by introducing a World Cup. Advertisement England men played their first international match in October 2022, having been formed just seven months earlier. Australia, a dominant force in both men's and women's netball, has been running a men's and mixed netball championship for more than 40 years. New Zealand, the Caribbean and Americas regions all field men's national teams and clubs continue to emerge across Africa. "The resounding feedback from many stakeholders across the game is that this is a really positive step, especially as we continue to strive and build our case for Olympic Games inclusion," Harold said. Advertisement "I have enjoyed engaging with men's netball groups over the past few months and we will continue to collaborate with them to help them realise their dream of seeing an inaugural men's Netball World Cup happen in the next few years."
