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United News of India
2 hours ago
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- United News of India
Neeraj Chopra reclaims World No. 1 rank
Lausanne, (Switzerland) June 28 (UNI) India's javelin ace Neeraj Chopra has reclaimed the World number 1 rank in the latest rankings released by World Athletics. Chopra had lost this position to Grenada's Anderson Peters in September, 2024. In the rankings released earlier this week Chopra has 1445 ranking points compared to Anderson Peters' 1431. Germany's Julian Weber is third in the rankings while Paris Olympic Gold medallist Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan is fourth with 1370 points and Czechia's Jakub Vadlejch completes the top five list. Chopra's consistent performances in 2025 has seen him climb back to the top. Neeraj won the Potch Invitational in Potchefstroom, South Africa in April and followed it up with a second-place finish at the Doha Diamond League in May. He logged a new national record of 90.23m at Doha to enter the coveted 90m club. He was second again at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial in Poland but returned to winning ways at the Paris Diamond League in June. He clocked a best of 88.16m in Paris. Neeraj also added the Ostrava Golden Spike title to his kitty earlier this week. Neeraj has Trumped Anderson Peters in all four of their meetings this year. The two elite athletes will face off again at the NC Classic 2025 in Bengaluru on July 5. UNI RKM
News.com.au
19 hours ago
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- News.com.au
More gold but no more pets: Australia's Olympic sweetheart makes even more history
At just 15 years of age, Arisa Trew continues to break records and build a formidable skating legacy. Last year, aged 14, Trew became the youngest-ever Australian to win an Olympic gold medal and since then has only gone from strength to strength as she breaks record after record. Last weekend Trew took home gold in Women's Skateboard Park and Vert at X Games Osaka, which means the teenager now holds more X Games Skateboard gold medals than any other woman. While the two more golds also means she is now tied with Fabiola da Silva for the most X Games summer discipline golds by a woman as well. Such is Trew's dominance, she has now taken home gold in the last three X Games in both Vert and Park and has a chance to claim another pair of first place finishes at the featured X Games this weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah. You can watch her incredible Women's Skateboard Park run in the player above. Speaking to ahead of the event, Trew was beaming with pride as she spoke about her recent success. 'It is all just so much fun and I was really excited to compete (in Osaka) and it all went so good,' a humble Trew said in an interview with 'I came first on the first day which was really good and I got a victory lap because I had already won with my first run and then yesterday I backed it up by getting another gold and also another victory run, which is pretty cool.' Skaters have two 45-second runs with the best of two counted, but the fact Trew had already won both events before taking to the course for a second time meant she was able to do whatever she pleased, an opportunity for the Aussie phenom to take some chances and try out extra manoeuvres. 'When I have a victory run, I still just try and improve my run because, like, now I kind of know well I don't have to improve on it as I'm already first,' Trew said. 'So I just try my best to add tricks and improve and just have fun really.' Arisa Trew eyes up complete skateboarding domination Trew - who recently signed a sponsorship deal with energy drink giant Monster - is not just inspiring new generations of skaters, but her competitive attitude and willingness to push the boundaries has seen her quickly become a dominant force in her sport. And she revealed to that she is looking at expanding her range of events to include competing in MegaPark, an event exclusive to the X Games, which involves bigger ramps and therefore provides competitors with a greater chance to pull off more difficult and larger combinations. 'For now I'm just, like, going to keep skating for as long as I can because I really love skating and it's really fun and I love it,' Trew continued. 'I think I'm, like going to love skating my whole life because my life now kind of revolves around skateboarding. But I have thought a bit about also competing in a different discipline like Mega Park. 'I've only done mini mega once but it was really, really fun, so that might be next for me to try.' Arisa Trew draws comparisons to legendary skater Tony Hawk Along with a record amount of X Games golds, Trew also is the only woman to ever land a 900 – 2.5 revolutions at the top of the vertical ramp - albeit in practice. It is a trick that was made famous by legendary skater Tony Hawk and so far Trew is the only female to ever pull it off. Sharing the video of her completing the technically difficult manoeuvre on social media last year, Trew wrote: 'A dream come true! My first 900'. Vertical skating – where Trew landed the 900 – is not an Olympic event but her goal is to land it in competition, potentially at the upcoming X Games in Salt Lake. Last year Trew tried it in competition but didn't pull it off. But what better time than at the X Games' 30th anniversary this year, to nail it in competition. Trew, however, made no promises she would attempt it again this weekend, as she said she wants to potentially try it again in practice before attempting it on the big stage. 'I think I'd probably want to try to do it again in practice first because I have only tried it a couple of times,' Trew said. 'The ramps also need to be big enough. But if I feel good I could probably try it there (at Salt Lake City) if it feels good and if I try I think I could land it.' Arisa Trew on dealing with fame With success, Olympic gold and X Games domination comes plenty of fans. And the teenager says following her Paris Games triumph she was stopped everywhere from the shops to the beach, but admits as time has gone on it happens less and less, unless she is at a skateboard meet. 'After the Olympics, like, I came home and I would, like, get stopped a lot for pictures and things, at the airport, shops at the beach, at the skate park, there's always people,' Trew said. 'But like I thought it was so cool because they supported me and are there for me and I know I am doing well and they like the sport. 'Now it's not like that unless I'm at a skate park. I can go out and it will be like 0 to 2 people that will stop and talk to me but like at the X Games on the weekend I couldn't go two steps before like a million people wanting my signature or photos. But that's just really cool. 'I also changed my signature so my coach made my signature the first year I competed but I have changed it to dot the I with a heart so it's more me.' Arisa Trew shares update on duck Goldy and future pet plans After claiming gold at last year's Paris Games, Trew warmed the hearts of the entire world when she seemed almost more excited about getting a duck - which was promised to her by her parents if she won - than the gold medal itself. Speaking after taking gold in Paris about wanting a duck Trew said: 'They're really cute, I can take it to the skate park.' 'Mum and Dad won't let me get a dog or a cat and I think a duck might be a little bit easier.' And when asked about Goldie the duck and if her parents had made any other pet wagers Trew chuckled stating there won't be any more new additions any time soon. 'Well, my parents have said they don't want any more pets because we already have four animals (a duck, two cockatiels and a blue-tongued lizard) and that is kind of a lot.' 'I would definitely want more pets if I had more time for them. But I feel like I need to not be travelling as much, so, yeah, no more pet promises,' she continued. 'But yeah, Goldie is great. He's at home right now and my friends are looking after him because my mum also came for this trip and usually he would be at home looking after Goldie and my other animals. 'But, yeah, he's doing really good. He loves coming to the skate park and hanging out with everyone, going to the beach. And he loves just being around us and following us around and we love taking him to the beach, on car rides and to the skate parks.' So what's next for Arisa Trew? In the short term, Trew has one more X Games to compete in this weekend, before her schedule opens up and she can finally have a bit of downtime. But in the long term, more X Games gold and a plan to compete at the next Olympics in Los Angeles as well as the 2032 Games in Brisbane, barely an hour away from where she grew up on the Gold Coast, is the goal for the teenage sensation. By Brisbane she'll be 22, a veteran in skateboarding terms, but still one of the youngsters on the Olympics squad. But before then there is no doubt Trew will continue cleaning up gold medals, inspiring younger generations to skate and taking all the fame in her stride as she has done since the last Olympic Games.
South China Morning Post
a day ago
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- South China Morning Post
Wimbledon draw: Zheng Qinwen turns to Nadal coach, with Osaka, Sabalenka waiting
Zheng Qinwen has enlisted the help of a coach who guided Rafael Nadal to 22 grand slam titles, ahead of another shot at a Wimbledon title and a draw that has placed her on a collision course with Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka. The world No 5 has struggled in South London in recent years, failing to make it out of the first round since 2022. On Thursday, the 22-year-old was captured training with Spaniard Francisco Roig, who coached Nadal from 2005 to 2023 and was involved in all of his major triumphs. While no details of Roig's involvement have been made public, a split with main coach Pere Riba seems unlikely given their historic 2024 season that peaked with Olympic gold in Paris last summer. The Spaniard also steered Zheng to a career-high world No 4 earlier this month. Rafael Nadal with Franciso Roig after one of his French Open wins. Photo: Handout Roig was part of Nadal's camp for 18 years, working alongside a series of head coaches. In their first year together, Nadal won the French Open, his first grand slam title. Three years later, they won Wimbledon, a feat they repeated in 2010.
India Gazette
2 days ago
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- India Gazette
French Rugby Union's Christophe Reigt terms RPL as
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 26 (ANI): There has been a buzz, and heads have been turning in the world of rugby. All thanks to the unique nature of the competition that is the Rugby Premier League (RPL) - a first-ever franchise-based Rugby Sevens tournament in the world. The who's who from the rugby fraternity are part of this revolutionary movement, and keeping a close eye on proceedings was Christophe Reigt, General Manager, French Rugby Federation. Interestingly, France's men's rugby sevens team had won the Olympic Gold medal during the Paris Olympics, with Christophe being a part of the contingent. 'For us, at the French Rugby Federation, it was very important to come and see the Rugby Premier League in India, because it is a very new product of Rugby Sevens, and we were keen to find out what is happening,' said Christophe, who is considered to be one of the foremost thinkers in the game as quoted from a press release from RPL. 'What's special in the RPL is that the league is trying a new format. And there is time for recovery for the players too, as they are playing one game a day. This is a very new thing in Rugby Sevens, and it is very interesting for the people who are involved to watch this unfold. The franchise model is new, and it is different for sure,' the Frenchman explained. The RPL has produced some scintillating performances from the legends such as Akuila Rokolisoa and Jerry Tuwai. And in Christophe's book, this is one of the best things about the tournament, as there is high-quality rugby on display. This interestingly has been possible only after World Rugby put aside time on their calendar, so that the best of the best could make their way to India for the inaugural edition of the Rugby Premier League. 'It is very interesting to see that in India that there is a movement that Rugby India and Sports are anchoring to develop Rugby Sevens. It is a very good idea to have international stars and legends showcase the high level of the sport through the Rugby Premier League. It is very important and an interesting way of developing Indian Rugby. It is a very interesting try,' he added. Whilst some of the big international names have been front and centre in terms of the standout performances, the Indian players have also stepped up with some season-defining moments. One of the best performers in fact has been Javed Hussain for the Hyderabad Heroes, who is among the players with the most number of tries in the tournament. 'For the Indian players, they are able to play with the best international players, and have a better understanding of the level and calibre of rugby played at the highest levels. And they can share a lot of information on and off the field as well during the course of the month, which is very important.' 'This is a first step for the Indian players wherein they are more in touch with high-level rugby, and maybe through the year, in the future, the Indian players can get more experiences like the RPL, which will help their development,' he added. Reflecting on his time at the RPL and the tournament overall, Christophe said, 'From my trip, hopefully, I can take back some new ideas. It isn't that only the traditionally strong rugby-playing nations will have the best ideas. A good and new idea can from Indian Rugby as well.' (ANI)
News18
2 days ago
- Sport
- News18
'Good Idea Can Come From India Too', Feels French Rugby Federation GM Christophe Reigt
Last Updated: Reigt, who was part of France's men's rugby sevens contingent that won the Olympic Gold, called the attempt to kindle the game in India a promising one. French Rugby Federation General Manager, Christophe Reigt, who has been monitoring the inaugural Rugby Premier League in India closely, opened up on the essence of the event and the reach of the sport in the sprawling peninsular nation. Reigt, who was part of France's men's rugby sevens contingent that won the Olympic Gold medal during the Paris Olympics, called the attempt to kindle the game in India a promising one. 'For us, at the French Rugby Federation, it was very important to come and see the Rugby Premier League in India, because it is a very new product of Rugby Sevens, and we were keen to find out what is happening," said Reigt. 'What's special in the RPL, is that the league is trying a new format. And there is time for recovery for the players too as they are playing one game a day," the Frenchman continued. 'This is a very new thing in Rugby Sevens, and it is very interesting for the people who are involved to watch this unfold. The franchise model is new, and it is different for sure," he added. A number of big-name players have featured in the opening edition of the RPL, and Reigt considers their participation crucial in expanding the reach of the sport in the country. 'It is very interesting to see that in India that there is a movement that Rugby India and GMR Sports is anchoring to develop Rugby Sevens. It is a very good idea also to have international stars and legends show case the high level of the sport through the GMR Rugby Premier League. It is very important and an interesting way of developing Indian Rugby. It is a very interesting try," he continued. Adding a coat of sheen to the event, Indian players have also stepped up with some season-defining displays which Reigt found to be of note worth. 'For the Indian players, they are able to play with the best international players, and have a better understanding of the level and calibre of rugby played at the highest levels. And they can share a lot of information on and off the field as well during the course of the month, which is very important," Reigt elucidated. 'This is a first step for the Indian players wherein they are more in touch with high-level rugby, and maybe through the year, in the future, the Indian players can get more experiences like the GMR RPL, which will help their development," he added. 'From my trip, hopefully, I can take back some new ideas. It isn't that only the traditionally strong rugby playing nations will have the best ideas. A good and new idea can come from Indian Rugby as well," he signed-off. First Published: June 26, 2025, 17:38 IST
