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Shoko Miyata, 19, captain of Japan's women's gymnastics team, withdrew from the Paris Olympics on Friday after admitting to smoking and drinking. The Japan Gymnastics Association said at a news conference that the decision was made after Miyata admitted on Thursday that he had consumed alcohol once and smoked cigarettes once since late June, after returning to Tokyo from Monaco, where the team is based at a training camp. In Japan, smoking and drinking alcohol are prohibited for those under the age of 20. The JGA said the allegations emerged on Monday after it was provided with relevant information. Japanese…
Pioneering Chinese actress Chen Peipei, known as the “Queen of Swords” and one of the pioneers of female action stars, passed away peacefully at home on July 17 at the age of 78. Chen's family confirmed the news in a statement on Facebook, revealing that Chen had been battling corticobasal degeneration (CBD), a rare neurodegenerative disease, since 2019.”We are sad to announce that the rumors are true. Our mother, Cheng Peipei, passed away peacefully at home on July 17th, surrounded by her loved ones,” her family said in a statement, adding: “Our mother wanted to be remembered as a legendary…
highlight Alex Pereira has captured the hearts of fans with impressive performances at middleweight and light heavyweight. Potential moves for the fighter include a boxing match, a UFC fight with Jon Jones or even a trilogy with Adesanya. Anthony Joshua has said he would love to see Pereira step into a boxing ring, and now Zhang Zilei has also marvelled at the UFC star's boxing skills. In just under three years, UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira (11-2, 9 KOs) has captivated the entire combat sports world with his likable nature and impressive performances under the brightest spotlight. The Brazilian…
Chen Peipei, a renowned Chinese martial arts actress with a career spanning six decades, has died aged 78, her family and agent announced, sparking an outpouring of messages of tribute.of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Mulan The star actress died on Wednesday after a battle with a neurodegenerative disease similar to Parkinson's, her family posted on their Facebook page on Friday, adding that she had donated her brain for medical research.”Our mother, Cheng Pei-pei, passed away peacefully at home on July 17, surrounded by her loved ones,” the statement said.Chen's location has not been disclosed, but media reports said she…
Australian field hockey player Matt Dawson made an extraordinary effort to compete in the Paris Olympics, even having part of his finger amputated to ensure he was fit enough to compete in his third Olympic Games.The 30-year-old Tokyo Olympic silver medallist had been in doubt for the Paris Games after recently breaking the ring finger on her right hand.Doctors gave him the choice between amputating part of his finger or letting it heal – either of these was the only way he could make it to Paris.”There wasn't much time to make a decision,” he told Australian broadcaster Seven Network.”After…
Jalen Wilson of the Nets scored 33 points and scored the game-winning shot in overtime, evading three Magic defenders. • Download the NBA app• Summer League: Complete coverage The 20th annual NBA Summer Basketball in Las Vegas kicked off with seven games featuring the top three overall picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. Here are the players who stood out the most on Thursday. Jalen Wilson, Brooklyn Nets Wilson hit the game-winning shot in a 102-100 overtime win over Orlando and finished with an impressive 33 points (11-of-20 field goals, 6-of-7 3-pointers, 10 rebounds). In his second year in the…
The match started first, and then Keyshawn Davis weighed in. This is the new order in boxing today, and Davis, the 2020 U.S. Olympic silver medalist and unbeaten lightweight contender, took full advantage of the tactic on Saturday night, watching his Top Ranked teammate and fellow lightweight Raymond Muratala win a decision over former 130-pound champion Tevin Farmer. “You're no good,” Davis posted to “X.” “You really lost last night. Let's fight this year and show you how sorry you are.” Wednesday's episode of Probox TV's “Deep Waters” focused on how the boxing world's badmouthing has morphed into instant social…
Leonard Miller recorded a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds, and the Timberwolves beat the Houston Rockets 93-83 on Thursday night in the NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Miller, last year's second-round draft pick, shot 9 of 17 from the field and had five assists and five steals for the Timberwolves, who improved to 3-1 in Las Vegas. Daishen Nix had 16 points, seven assists and five rebounds, while Rob Dillingham and Josh Minot each scored 15 points. Dillingham, the No. 8 overall pick in this year's NBA Draft, had six assists…
From a seed planted in his childhood through boxing by his father in 2006, Brenden Zita’s passion for martial arts blossomed and in 2019 Noordwijk Martial Arts Academy was founded. What began as small private lessons has evolved into a structured academy that demonstrates the dedication and perseverance that underpins its ethos. Noordwyk Martial Arts Academy is more than just a place to train in karate, it is a platform for empowerment and advancement. read more: #ACTIVE Mixed Martial Arts Karateka at Nordwyk Martial Arts Academy. The 29-year-old Chita's mission is to go beyond traditional martial arts teachings and provide…
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Peaty says he will be in better shape after taking a break from swimming in 2023 and will be aiming for a third consecutive Olympic gold medal in the 100m breaststroke.Article informationauthor, Matthew Henryrole, BBC Sports Reporter1 hour agoJust over a year ago, Adam Peaty was asked a question that would define the next phase of his life.”What do you want to do?” the coach asked. Would he want to do it again?”At that moment I just wanted to stop, I wanted it all to stop,” Peaty told BBC Sport.”I never wanted to see the…