Tag #International Sport

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Accidental Injury in Davis Cup Leads to Belgium's Controversial Victory

In a Davis Cup match in Hasselt, Belgium's Zizou Bergs accidentally injured Chile's Cristian Garin during a celebration, causing Garin's withdrawal and leading to Belgium's 3-1 victory and subsequent advancement to play Australia in September.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Deadly Plane Crash Kills 67, Including Figure Skaters and Mother of Two

A mid-air collision between an American Airlines jet and a US Army helicopter over the Potomac River on Wednesday night killed all 67 people onboard, including figure skater Inna Volyanskaya and mother Wendy Shaffer. At least 30 bodies have been recovered.

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No Poverty
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IOC Presidency Candidate Proposes Simultaneous Olympic Games Across Five Continents

Morinari Watanabe, a candidate for IOC president, proposed holding simultaneous Olympic Games across five continents, aiming to increase global viewership and address past issues within the gymnastics federation, where he served as president.

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Gender Equality
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Saudi Clubs Eye Barcelona Stars Amidst Financial Pressures

Saudi Arabian Pro League clubs are interested in signing FC Barcelona players Frenkie de Jong and Raphinha, as reported by Mundo Deportivo, while the club is also considering selling Ronald Araujo to Juventus, amidst financial pressures and preparations for the Spanish Super Cup final against Real M...

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Reduced Inequality
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Iranian Table Tennis Prodigy Joins German Bundesliga

13-year-old Iranian table tennis prodigy, Fraz Shakiiba, joined Germany's Kaiserslautern team in Bundesliga 2, a major step in her career following numerous national and international victories, including the World Under-13 Championship, showcasing rising talent in Iranian table tennis.

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Quality Education
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Pollard's 17 Points Power Leicester to Champions Cup Victory Over Sharks

Handre Pollard led Leicester Tigers to an 8-try, 45-17 victory against a weakened Sharks team in their second Investec Champions Cup Pool 1 match at Welford Road, securing second place in the pool.

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No Poverty
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Ireland vs. England: Six Nations Opener Sets the Stage for Championship Battles

The 2025 Six Nations Championship opens with a crucial match between Ireland and England on February 1st, where England seeks to build on their 2024 victory while Ireland aims for a third consecutive title, despite both teams facing internal pressures and key player absences.

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Khawaja's Century in Galle: Resilience and a Coach's Faith

Usman Khawaja scored a century in Galle, Sri Lanka, overcoming a difficult home summer and demonstrating remarkable resilience; this achievement marks the first time an Australian has scored centuries in Pakistan, India, and Sri Lanka since Allan Border.

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Central Coast Mariners' Coach Faces Rebuilding Challenges After Treble-Winning Season

Mark Jackson, former Leeds United coach, is facing challenges rebuilding Central Coast Mariners after their unprecedented treble last season; currently 10th in the A-League, he's utilizing young players and his Leeds connections to revitalize the team.

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Quality Education
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Sasaki Prioritizes Development in MLB Team Selection

Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki is considering offers from 20 MLB teams, prioritizing long-term development over immediate financial gain, and will choose a team between January 15-23 after visiting one or two more cities.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Giro d'Italia 2025 to Start in Albania

The 2025 Giro d'Italia will begin its race in Durazzo, Albania, on May 9th, showcasing Albania's diverse landscape to an expected 250 million viewers over three days, boosting tourism and creating new jobs in cycling tourism; the race's route was designed by Mauro Vegni.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Japanese Pitcher Roki Sasaki Posted to MLB Teams

Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, known for his 102.5 mph fastball and a perfect game in 2022, is available to sign with MLB teams as a free agent from January 15-23, subject to international signing bonus pool rules; his former team, the Chiba Lotte Marines, will receive 25% of his signing bonus as a p...

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