Zverev fined $40K, loses prize money, points for outburst
Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Alexander Zverev was fined $40,000 by the men's professional tennis tour and will forfeit more than $30,000 in prize money and all rankings points from the Mexican Open after hitting the chair umpire’s stand with his racket following a loss in doubles. In addition to those penalties, the ATP announced Thursday it would undertake “a further review of the incident.” Zverev was the 2020 U.S. Open runner-up.
news.yahoo.comSha'Carri Richardson — the US sprinter barred from the Olympics for marijuana use — says the only difference between her and Valieva is their race
Richardson was not allowed to compete in the Summer 2020 Games after a failed drug test, but Valieva can compete after failing a doping test.
news.yahoo.comOnline Shopping Between January And July Exceeded $85.9 Billion In South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea — Online shopping transactions exceeded 100 trillion won ($85.9 billion) from January to July in 2021. As per Statistics Korea’s “Online Shopping Trends in July” report on the third, online shopping transactions in July rose 24.9 percent year-on-year to 16.1996 trillion won ($13.9 billion), posting the most enormous amount since 2001 when related statistics began. As a result, online shopping transactions increased to 108.784 trillion won ($93.4 billion) from January to July this year, surpassing 100 trillion won ($85.9 billion). “Compared to July 2020, the online shopping transaction value of ‘Cosmetics’ declined by 2.2 percent,” the report said. “Compared to June 2021, the online shopping transaction value of ‘Motor vehicles, and motor vehicle parts & accessories’ fell by 67.2 percent,” the report said.
thewestsidegazette.comThree-Year Olympic Cycle Will Be Tricky: India’s First Individual Gold Medalist
MUMBAI, India — Former champion shooter and India’s debutant for individual Olympic gold medal, Abhinav Bindra, has exhibited mixed emotion’s towards India’s three-year course to Paris Olympics in 2024. We have good momentum now as we advance.”“I see the next Olympics cycle will be tricky, primarily because of the shorter cycle. She finished third at the Tokyo Olympics Boxing events after losing the semi-final. “I will definitely play Paris [2024 Olympics] and will give my best and play 100 percent,” she said. “We have a lot of time.”(With inputs from ANI)Edited by Amrita Das and Krishna KakaniThe post Three-Year Olympic Cycle Will Be Tricky: India’s First Individual Gold Medalist appeared first on Zenger News.
thewestsidegazette.comMattel says skateboarder Barbie was supposed to be Asian, admits 'falling short' on representation
Mattel has issued a statement regarding its alleged lack of an Asian doll in its Tokyo Olympics Barbie collection. First unveiled in February 2020, the collection reflects five sports that debuted at or returned to the Tokyo Games, namely (1) baseball/softball, (2) sport climbing, (3) karate, (4) skateboarding and (5) surfing. A press release from Mattel said that it highlights “inclusivity and innovation.”
news.yahoo.comGerman coach suspended for striking horse at Olympics
A German coach at the Tokyo Olympics was suspended Saturday after being filmed hitting an uncooperative horse during the women’s modern pentathlon competition. TV footage showed Kim Raisner leaning over a fence to strike the horse Saint Boy, which refused to jump the fences in the show jumping round on Friday. The International Modern Pentathlon Union said it reviewed footage showing Raisner “appearing to strike the horse ... with her fist” and that “her actions were deemed to be in violation of (the rules).”
news.yahoo.comTokyo Olympics: Indian Sports Fraternity Elated As Indian Men’s Hockey Team Win Medal
NEW DELHI — The sports fraternity rejoiced on Aug. 5, 2021, as the Manpreet Singh-led Indian men’s hockey team clinched the bronze medal at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. Meanwhile, Singh expressed gratitude towards the Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, for supporting the Indian Hockey team. Congratulations to the Indian Men’s Hockey team for their splendid achievement.”Track legend P.T. Former shooting ace Colonel Rajyavardhan Rathore also commended the Indian Men’s Hockey Team. (With inputs from ANI)Edited by Saptak Datta and Nikita NikhilThe post Tokyo Olympics: Indian Sports Fraternity Elated As Indian Men’s Hockey Team Win Medal appeared first on Zenger News.
thewestsidegazette.comTwo coaches removed from Tokyo Olympics in Belarus case
Two Belarus team coaches have been removed from the Olympics, four days after they were involved in trying to send sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya back to their country. The International Olympic Committee said Friday it has canceled and removed the credentials of Artur Shimak and Yury Maisevich. Shimak and Maisevich continued to have contact with Belarusian athletes since Sunday after the IOC linked them to taking Tsimanouskaya in a car to the airport to put her on a plane to Belarus.
news.yahoo.comBollywood Lauds Men’s Hockey Team For Olympic Bronze
It is the first time after 1980 that the Indian men’s hockey team has won a medal in field hockey in Olympics. Khan took to his Twitter handle and shared a post lauding the men’s hockey team for their efforts and win. Indian Men’s Hockey Team Congratulations. What a phenomenal performance by our men’s hockey team. Sindhu, boxer Lovlina Borgohain, and the Indian men’s hockey team have won bronze medals.
thewestsidegazette.comSimone Biles Medals After Tokyo Olympics Return: These Are Her All-Time Top Balance Beam Moments
The superstar gymnast took home the bronze medal after competing in the balance beam finals, the fifth and final individual medal event for women’s gymnastics. Tuesday’s balance beam finals were her last chance to take home gold during the Tokyo Olympics. During the 2019 World Gymnastics Championships in Germany, Biles became the queen of the balance beam securing her fifth all-around title. While we’re all giving Simone Biles more flowers, scroll down to get reacquainted with some of her previous balance beam domination complete with her signature gravity-defying moves. Double DoubleSimone is the first person in history to perform a double-double dismount on the balance beam in competition.
thewestsidegazette.comStrug pushed through, Simone stood firm -- why is there any debate as to which is more heroic?
Even if you haven’t been watching the Olympic Games like a hawk, you’ve likely heard the biggest news of the week: Gymnast Simone Biles, who is widely regarded as the greatest of all time, withdrew from the women’s team contest after her first rotation on the vault Tuesday, and then pulled out from the individual all-around competition the following day.