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How Arunachal's Rupa Bayor fought odds to become Taekwondo champion

Rupa Bayor from Arunachal Pradesh overcame personal struggles and visa denials to win a bronze at the Asian Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Vietnam. Raised by a widowed mother, she found solace and success in Taekwondo. Despite facing visa issues for international competitions, Bayor remains determined to excel in her sport. She is inspired by boxer M C Mary Kom's achievements.

JSW to spend ₹100 cr for a big leap into gymnastics

The centres will be developed by Leap Gymnastics, a new initiative launched by the JSW Group, which supports 6,000 athletes across disciplines through its sports arm, JSW Sports. "As a group, we want to see gymnastics grow both on a participation and recreational level as well as on a competitive level," said Tanvi Jindal, founder of Leap Gymnastics. "We want to open 25 facilities over the next five years."

Watch Novak Djokovic, world's No.1 tennis player, plays cricket with Steve Smith at Australian Open

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic and cricket stalwart Steve Smith delighted fans at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne with a fun exchange. Djokovic tried his hand at cricket while Smith showcased his tennis skills. Djokovic, the top seed and 24-time Grand Slam winner, aims to secure his 25th title at the Australian Open.

Chhattisgarh: En-route National gymnastic competition, players forced to sit near bathroom

Russians, Belarusians to participate at Paris Olympics as neutrals: IOC

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has allowed Russians and Belarusians to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics as neutrals without flags, emblems, or anthems. This decision follows Russia's initial ban on international competition following the invasion of Ukraine last year. The IOC has since recommended that international sports federations allow Russian and Belarusian competitors to return to most events.

​Elite gymnast Kara Eaker retires amid allegations of abuse at University of Utah

American gymnast Kara Eaker has retired from the University of Utah women's gymnastics team, citing verbal and emotional abuse from a coach and lack of support from the university. In an Instagram post, Eaker revealed the toll the toxic environment took on her mental and emotional well-being, including severe anxiety and depression. She claimed her grievances were dismissed by university officials. Although Eaker did not name the coach, Tom Farden, implicated in a recent investigation, the report found instances of derogatory comments towards student-athletes.

Mary Lou Retton illness, health update: Former Olympic gymnast in ICU. Know about medals she won, her disease

Mary Lou Retton became the first US woman gymnast to win the individual all-around gold medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. She is in a hospital now and her daughter has appealed for help.

Olympic Gymnast Mary Lou Retton battles rare pneumonia, daughter seeks support

Mary Lou Retton, the renowned U.S. gymnastics champion, is currently in a critical condition due to a rare form of pneumonia. Her daughter, McKenna Kelley, has appealed for prayers and financial assistance to cover her mother's hospital bills, as Retton lacks insurance. Retton, who made history as the first American woman to win the all-around gold medal at the 1984 Olympics, is known for her perfect 10 on the vault and her five medals at the Games. She was inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 1997.

US superstar Simone Biles wins 21st gymnastics world title with all-around gold

Biles dominated the final in Antwerp where she won her first world title a decade ago, taking gold with a score of 58.399 points to finish ahead of defending champion Rebeca Andrade of Brazil (56.766) with American Shilese Jones taking bronze (56.332).

Simone Biles led US Women's team wins Gymnastics World Championships. Here are details

The US won the Gymnastics World Championships for the consecutive seventh time. Simone Biles became the most decorated woman gymnast. Know in detail.

Why is Gymnastics Ireland facing backlash and what is the medal controversy?

In March 2022, a video surfaced showing a judge at a Gymstart event in Dublin distributing participation medals to a group of young gymnasts, but regrettably omitting the only black girl in the group.

India to send 634 athletes to Asian Games; wrestler Bajrang Punia figures in list

Track and field events have got the pride of place as 65 athletes -- 34 men and 31 women -- are part of the huge contingent. Sportspersons in 38 disciplines have been cleared, with a total of 44 footballers -- 22 players in men's and women's sections respectively -- figuring in the list.

Simone Biles returns after 2 years, will she create history at US Gymnastics Championships?

19- times- world gymnastics champion Simone Biles shocked her detractors by her performance at U.S. Classics earlier this month. Will she do better at the US Gymnastics Championships?

Simone Biles returns to the Gymnastics stage at 2023 US Classic: TV schedule, time, and how to watch

Following a two-year break from elite competition to address mental health challenges, Simone Biles is preparing for her highly anticipated comeback at the 2023 U.S. Classic.

Meet Simone Biles — The gymnast whose return sent ticket prices soaring 150% for Saturday's US Classic Gymnastics Contest

After a two-year break, Biles is returning and her participation in the U.S. Classic has caused ticket prices to soar as excitement mounts for the event.

Russian, Belarussian gymnasts to return to international competitions

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) said in a statement on Wednesday that it had authorised "the participation of athletes and support personnel of Russian and Belarusian sporting nationality in FIG sanctioned events listed on the FIG Calendar as 'individual neutral athletes'".

US: Larry Nassar stabbed at Florida federal prison

Who is Larry Nassar? US sports and gymnastics doctor stabbed in Florida prison

Sports and USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar was stabbed by another inmate at a federal prison in Florida, according to reports.

Disney+: See exciting new additions on the platform this weekend

These exciting additions provide a wide range of options for Disney+ users, from thrilling shark documentaries to animated adventures and beloved Disney classics. Enjoy your weekend streaming!

Russia-Ukraine war has killed 262 Ukrainian athletes, sports minister Vadym Huttsait says

Meeting the visiting president of the International Federation of Gymnastics, Morinari Watanabe, Huttsait said no athletes from Russia should be allowed at the Olympics or other sports competitions. "They all support this war and attend events held in support of this war," Huttsait said, according to a transcript on President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's website.

Dipa Karmakar handed 21-month ban after failing dope test

Karmakar's dope sample collected out-of-competition by the ITA, an independent organisation that manages the anti-doping programme of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), was found to contain Higenamine, which is a prohibited substance under World Anti-Doping Agency Code.

I took provisional suspension for swift resolution of my doping case: Dipa Karmakar

"...I unknowingly ingested and could not determine the source of (the banned substance). I decided to take a provisional suspension with the hope of a swift resolution with the international federation," Karmakar wrote on her Twitter handle, indicating that she had admitted to the doping rule violation.

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar handed 21-month ban after failing dope test

Karmakar tested positive for higenamine (S3. Beta-2 Agonists as per the World Anti-Doping Agency prohibited list). The positive sample was collected on behalf of the Federation Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) in the scope of an out-of-competition control on 11th October 2021. Higenamine was added to the World Anti-Doping Agency's list of prohibited substances in 2017.