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African Countries Lag Behind in Tokyo Olympics.

28Jul

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African Countries Lag Behind in Tokyo Olympics.

Japan is enjoying one of its best Olympics outings with the Asian country currently topping the 2020 Summer Games medal standings. Japan, who are incidentally the hosts of this edition of the Olympics has collected a total of 22 medals, 13 of which are gold medals. Despite having 31 medals to their name, the USA is placed third on the charts, behind China which has also won more medals than Japan, with the host nation placed higher having won more gold medals

Ugandan Weightlifter Goes Missing in Japan, Leaves Note

18Jul

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Ugandan Weightlifter Goes Missing in Japan, Leaves Note

A massive search has been launch to find a Ugandan weightlifter who went missing in Tokyo, one week to the start of the Olympics. Julius Ssekitoleko went missing from his team’s camp in Izumisano, a city in Osaka, western Japan on Friday, July 16. Media reports from CNN claim Ssekitoleko left a note saying he wanted to stay and work in Japan, as life in his native Uganda was difficult. The 20-year old weightlifter failed to qualify for the games after his arrival in Japan and was scheduled to fly back to Uganda on Tuesday, July 20. He was recorded at a train station purchasing a bullet train ticket to Nagoya in central Japan, reports further claim. In the said note, Ssekitoleko reportedly made it clear he did not want to return to Uganda and requested his belongings to be sent b...

Five Players Who Could Leave Real Madrid as La Liga Giants Plot Summer Rebuild

15Jul

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Five Players Who Could Leave Real Madrid as La Liga Giants Plot Summer Rebuild

Real Madrid are bracing themselves for a defining summer transfer window that could be marked with numerous departures. Real endured a disappointing campaign during the 2020/21 season that saw them miss out the La Liga title won by rivals Atletico Madrid. Mirror UK now reports a number of first-team players are now staring at uncertain futures, with club president Florentino Perez keen to ease the financial crisis they are facing. The publication noted new manager Carlo Ancelotti is facing a demanding project and emphasis has been put on reducing the wage bill. However, the club will have to offload a number of players this summer to achieve the cap. Key among those who could be moved on include Gareth Bale, who is the club's highest earner. Bale, who has been long out of favour...

Safari Rally Winner Sebastien Ogier Makes Generous KSh 2.5m Donation to 2 Kenyan Charities

14Jul

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Safari Rally Winner Sebastien Ogier Makes Generous KSh 2.5m Donation to 2 Kenyan Charities

Kenya Safari Rally winner Sebastien Ogier has donated KSh 2.5 million to two Kenyan charities, weeks after the conclusion of the championships. Ogier released a statement on Tuesday, July 13, confirming he had donated the funds to two charities, namely, Nakuru Children's Project and Ol Pejeta Conservancy which would receive half of the KSh 2.5m (€20,000) each. The rally champion further admitted he fell in love with Kenya because of support he was shown by locals during the championships. "This wonderful country got a place in my heart," he added. Co-founder of the Nakuru Children's Project Zoe Kelland took to her Twitter account to express her gratitude to Ogier for the noble gesture, saying the donations would help realise some of the organisation’s ambitions.

Japan considers ban on Olympic spectators, prepares state of emergency for Tokyo

7Jul

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Japan considers ban on Olympic spectators, prepares state of emergency for Tokyo

Japan is considering banning all spectators from the Olympics, several sources told Reuters on Wednesday, as authorities were expected to declare a state of emergency for Tokyo to contain coronavirus infections 16 days before the Games begin. Medical experts have said for weeks that having no spectators at the Olympics would be the least risky option amid widespread public concern about the risk the Games will fuel new surges of coronavirus infections. Organisers have already banned overseas spectators and set a cap on domestic spectators at 50% of capacity, up to 10,000 people, to contain a lingering coronavirus outbreak. Officials have been wrestling with the question for months but a ruling party setback in a Tokyo assembly election on Sunday, which some allies of Prime Mi...

Record Breaking Messi Scores Twice As High-Flying Argentina Defeat Bolivia

29Jun

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Record Breaking Messi Scores Twice As High-Flying Argentina Defeat Bolivia

Argentina have extended their unbeaten run at the ongoing Copa America following a resounding 4-1 win over Bolivia, Sports Star reports. Lionel Messi who grabbed two goals on the night has now made his 148th appearance to become La Albiceleste’s most-capped player of all time. Papu Gomez and Lautaro Martinez also grabbed a goal each in the encounter meaning Erwin Saavedra’s strike was a mere consolation. Messi poked home his side’s second goal from penalty spot burying the ball into the right bottom corner in the 32nd minute to extend their lead after Papu Gomez had scored in as early as the sixth minute. Sergio Aguero lobbed the ball to the Barcelona star who, with only the keeper to beat, made no mistake as he coolly scooped the ball above Lampe to score to make it three goals...

Safari Rally begins Today,kick off at 2pm Kicc,Nairobi.

24Jun

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Safari Rally begins Today,kick off at 2pm Kicc,Nairobi.

After all the hype and bubble, the much anticipated Safari Rally Kenya finally comes alive this morning. The legendary event returns to the FIA World Rally Championship calendar for the first time since 2002. While touring KICC on Wednesday morning to inspect the venue where the cars will be flagged off, Sports CS Amina Mohammed, said she was satisfied with the level of preparations thus far. “You probably all know by now - because we have been anticipating this for a long time - that the Safari Rally officially begins tomorrow (Thursday), but we also have many activities happening today,” said Amina. “Today we have the shakedown in Naivasha, which is basically a period when the drivers are preparing themselves psychologically and physically for the race." And true to A...

EURO 2020, giants Portugal and France Face-Off.

23Jun

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EURO 2020, giants Portugal and France Face-Off.

Europe giants Portugal and France will face off in the second last group stage match of the Euro 2020 at the Ferenc Puskás Stadium, Budapest in Hungary. Both teams won their opening group F matches. Portugal left it late to put three past Hungary while France managed to beat Germany by a solitary goal. Before the Budapest clash, the two teams will first have to play Germany and Hungary respectively in their second group matches. France has two UEFA Euro titles to its name while Portugal has won it once.. This will be a replay of the 2016 Euro final where Portugal stunned the hosts France, in the final with an extra-time winning goal.

Up to 10,000 Japanese fans to be permitted at Tokyo 2020 Olympic venues.

21Jun

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Up to 10,000 Japanese fans to be permitted at Tokyo 2020 Olympic venues.

Up to 10,000 Japanese fans will be permitted at Tokyo 2020 Olympic venues, despite warnings from health bosses. Overseas spectators are already banned but organisers said domestic fans could attend providing crowds did not exceed 50% of a venue's capacity. Fans will not be allowed to shout or speak loudly, and must wear face masks at all times while in venues. The Olympics are scheduled to begin on 23 July, while the Paralympics follow a month later, from 24 August. Spectator numbers for the Paralympics will be confirmed by 16 July, said a joint statement from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), the Tokyo 2020 organising committee, the Tokyo metropolitan government and the government of Japan. The decision to allow sp...

21Jun

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USAIN BOLT, Dad again to Twins!!!

Usain Bolt is not letting that surname of his go to waste -- especially as it pertains to his kids ... including the two latest additions to his family, who've got names that really lean in. The Jamaican track star rolled out a bit of a Father's Day surprise Sunday, taking to IG to post a photo of his brood -- including his GF, Kasi Bennett, his daughter, Olympia Lightning ... and newborn twins, who go by Saint Leo Bolt and Thunder Bolt. One big Bolt-y family! The two new kiddos kinda come as news to many -- as it doesn't appear a whole lot of people knew he and Kasi were expecting. All the same, friends and fans sent him well-wishes in his comments. Kasi, meanwhile, paid tribute to Usain herself, throwing up another shot from the shoot and addin...