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While there have been many shocking moments from 2024 Olympics ranging from the Opening Ceremony, Poop infested Siene River, Gender Controversies to Romanian Athletes denying podium and our very own Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification due to some absurd claims, in my opinion, the most shocking event in this Olympics is the demolition of the Jamaican Track Team in 100m and 200m categories. While Jamaica has dominated the 100m, 200m and 4x100 in both Men’s and Women’s category winning Gold Medals and even achieving podium sweeps at the Olympics, this time however they could just win a Silver Medal in the Men’s 100m and that’s it. Though they won medals in Long Jump, Discuss Throw, Shot Put, Triple Jump and 100m hurdles, these events are not predominantly known to be the strong areas for Jamaica at the Olympics Infact, in the final of Men’s 200m, there was not a single Jamaican in the race. From Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake winning in 2012 Olympics to not seeing any Jamaican athlete in the final, it’s a big shock for me personally. While there can be multiple reasons for such performance which can range from injuries to players prior to the games and during the games, lack of form or even lack of preparation, these Olympic games would surely be one of the worst campaigns for the Jamaican team in the recent times if not the worst. I hope the ‘Superstars’ come back stronger at the 2028 LA Olympics. #Jamaica #Olympics #2024ParisOlympics #TrackField

Kenyan Trio Advances to Men’s 5000m Final at Paris Olympics, Eyes First Title Since 1988 Kenya’s long-standing quest for a gold medal in the men’s 5000m event at the Olympics has been rejuvenated as Edwin Kurgat, Jacob Krop, and Ronald Kwemoi successfully advanced to the… #EdwinKurgat #JacobKrop #ParisOlympics #RonalKwemoi >>> Read more

Paralympics Australia welcomes the Federal Government’s historic $54.9 million investment in Paralympic sport, paving the way for brighter futures from grassroots participation to podium success. This funding is a generational shift, boosting programs like wheelchair rugby, powerlifting, goalball, and blind football, and building pathways to LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4eUyDAV Australian Sports Commission | Anika Wells

🏃➡️ Paralympians have far greater challenges to overcome to compete at the Paralympics than most other athletes, so it is all the more unfair that the International Paralympic Committee allows men to self-identify in female competitions. 🎥 Good to join Danica De Giorgio on Sky News Australia to talk about why the rules need to change to restore fairness in female sporting competitions. #SaveWomensSports #Paralympics2024

#SPORTS| Paris Olympics 2024: Favour Ofilli breaks 28-year jinx, Oborududu battles for bronze Favour Ofilli becomes the first Nigerian athlete to reach an Olympic final in 28 years, as Oborududu loses the final spot. Read more | https://lnkd.in/eTnpXZbz #OlympicGames  #Paris2024 #theradarng #sports #trendingnews

📢Saudi Arabia: The New Home of WTA Finals🎾🏆 Riyadh, the vibrant capital of Saudi Arabia, is all set to host the next three editions of the esteemed WTA Finals from 2024-2026. This follows a new agreement between the WTA and the Saudi Tennis Federation. The 2024 season-ending Finals, scheduled for November 2-9, will showcase the Top 8 singles players and doubles teams in the Race to the WTA Finals. A grand stage for the best in women’s tennis!🙌 Riyadh’s selection comes after a comprehensive evaluation process, assessing multiple bids from different regions and engaging with players. The criteria were clear: 📝 • The ability to deliver and fund a world-class event for players and fans • Support for the WTA’s ambition for significant prize money growth • The strength of their commitment to growing the WTA Finals and the sport over time The agreement promises record prize money of $15.25 million at the 2024 WTA Finals, with further increases in 2025 and 2026. This partnership also supports broader investment in the future development and growth of women’s tennis, including plans to grow the global fanbase through increased investment in marketing, digital, and fan engagement.🌐💸 Riyadh’s selection builds on the WTA’s presence of more than 20 years in the Middle East. This comes at a time of significant growth of sport in Saudi Arabia, with participation levels more than tripling since 2015 to almost 50%. The number of sporting federations has also increased threefold during this time, with the Saudi Tennis Federation being a prime example.📈💥 So, let’s gear up for some high-octane tennis action in the heart of Riyadh. Stay tuned and keep cheering!🤩🙌 #WTAfinals #Riyadh2024 #Tennis #WomenInTennis #SportGrowth #TennisInMiddleEast

Super Falcon Outing @ Paris 2024. The Nigerian Senior Female Team, the super falcon, qualified for this year Olympic games, after missing out for 4 consecutive times since 2008 in Beijing, after beating South Africa female team, as well as Cameron in their qualifying series. Due to their outstanding performance (in their qualifications), they were group with the world best female soccer's teams, such as Brazil, Spain and Japan. their Olympics camp opened in Spain three weeks to the tournament, and the players were invited such as Asisa Oshoala, Alozie Michelle, Esther Okoronkwo, Chiamaka Nnadozie, others like Rashida Ajibade amongst others etc conspicuously missing were Ashleigh Prumptre, Halimatu Ayinda due to veried injury. Their pre Tournament match was with the Canadian female team, which they lost to a lone goal. they then proceeded to the tournament, they opened their tournament fixture with Brazil and lost to a lone goal, went unto their second fixture with spain lost to another lone goal at the 85 minutes of the full time, and in their last fixture, where they lost to Japan by 2 goal to nill, after conceding two goal in the first half, with an equalizer from Jennifer Echegini the goal which happened to be their only goal of the tournament. Appraising their outing, Coach Randy Waldrum decry their performance to lack of adequate and timely preparation. According to analysis, their Olympics outing is one of the worst in their most recent season after the 2023 world Cup, in Australia and New Zealand respectively, considering the fact that, the team had what it takes to qualify from the group stage of the torment, but the Coach inability to utilize players was the major cause, while others argued it was the Coach non-inclusion of the experience players in his squad to the tournament, only sticking to new and Inexperienced players that led to this bad outing, others conclude the Coach should be given a matching order, as he overstayed his usefulness, hence such bad results. what then do you think, it's the major set back to the team, from your perspective?? what should have been done to avert this mishap?? and the way forward?? feel free to shared it in the comments section, yours truly sports curator.

Host Nation Performance at the Summer Games #Paris2024 is officially underway! The soccer and rugby tournaments start today, and the International Olympic Committee – IOC will take center stage for the next few weeks. It is often reported that host nations perform better at the Games. This has been the case in recent years: when comparing host nations to their performance at the previous Games, hosts get more medals: #London2012 - 51 UK medals in 2008, 65 UK medals in 2012 #Rio2016 - 17 Brazil medals in 2012, 19 Brazil medals in 2016 #Tokyo2020 - 41 Japan medals in 2016, 58 Japan medals in 2021 However, one metric is often overlooked: these host nations send more athletes. In fact, due to a rise in athlete counts, all three previous hosts saw their medal per athlete drop during their host year: #London2012 - 0.16 medals/Olympian in 2008, 0.12 medals/Olympian in 2012 #Rio2016 - 0.07 medals/Olympian in 2012, 0.04 medals/Olympian in 2016 #Tokyo2020 - 0.12 medals/Olympian in 2016, 0.10 medals/Olympian in 2021 After earning 33 medals in 2021, France will need 50 from their 573 current Olympians to outperform their Tokyo medal/athlete rate. Can they be the first hosts to outperform their pre-hosting medal rate in a generation?

Debate Over Fairness Erupts After Imane Khelif's 46-Second Bout at Paris Olympics. The Paris Olympics have been shaken by controversy following a 46-second boxing match involving Algerian boxer Imane Khelif. The abrupt end to the bout has sparked widespread debate over the fairness and integrity of the competition, raising concerns about the treatment of athletes and the quality of officiating. Imane Khelif, a promising athlete with a strong record, faced a stunningly quick defeat, knocked out within seconds. This outcome has led to questions about whether Khelif was given a fair chance to prepare and compete. For an event as prestigious as the Olympics, where athletes dedicate years of training, the brevity of the match felt unjust to both the competitors and the audience. Critics argue that the rapid conclusion suggests possible irregularities, such as insufficient warm-up time for Khelif. Furthermore, there are concerns that athletes from less affluent nations may not receive the same level of preparation and support as their counterparts from wealthier countries. This disparity can lead to unbalanced matchups, disadvantaging athletes like Khelif even before the fight begins. The officiating in this match has also come under scrutiny. In a sport where split-second decisions are crucial, consistent and fair refereeing is essential. The quick decision in Khelif's match has highlighted potential issues in the standards of officiating, prompting calls for a review to ensure transparency and fairness. The incident has broader implications for the Olympic spirit, which champions equal opportunity and fair competition. The controversy suggests that systemic issues within international sports may compromise these ideals, particularly for athletes from less supported backgrounds. In response to the uproar, there is a growing demand for an investigation into the match's circumstances. Many believe that a thorough review is necessary to determine if any injustices occurred and to prevent future occurrences. The goal is to ensure that every athlete, regardless of their nationality or financial backing, has a fair chance to compete at their best. The 46-second bout involving Imane Khelif is not just an isolated event but a reflection of deeper challenges in maintaining the integrity of competitive sports. As the Olympic community continues to strive for fairness, addressing these concerns is crucial. Only through transparency and reform can the true spirit of the Olympics—fair play and respect for all athletes—be preserved, ensuring that athletes like Khelif are treated with the dignity and fairness they deserve. #ImaneKhelif #ParisOlympics #OlympicBoxing #FairPlay #SportsIntegrity #BoxingControversy #AthleteRights #EqualOpportunity #SportsFairness #OlympicDebate #AthleteTreatment #OlympicSpirit #SportsEthics #BoxingMatch #OlympicGames2024 #SportsEquality #JusticeInSports #SportsReform #OlympicControversy #FairCompetition #SportsNews

Djamel Sedjati Gunning for Rudisha’s World Record at Paris Olympics Djamel Sedjati, Algeria’s rising star in middle-distance running, has set his sights on two monumental goals for the Paris Olympics: securing a medal for his nation and breaking the world… #DavidRudisha #DjamelSedjati #ParisOlympics >>> Read more