79 results for "athlete"
🏆 SportsOlympic Star Sindhu Mentors India's Next Badminton Champion
Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu is personally training 17-year-old Tanvi Sharma after the teenager's stunning performance against the world No. 2 player caught her attention. The three-day mentorship in Delhi marks a heartwarming passing of the torch in Indian badminton.
🏆 SportsDelta State Hosts Nigeria Police Games in February
Nigeria's Delta State will welcome thousands of police athletes from across the country for a week-long sporting celebration this February. The 15th Biennial Police Games received the green light after officials confirmed the city of Asaba is fully prepared to host the nationwide event.
🏆 SportsDjokovic, 38, Praises Rivals Who Beat Him to Grand Slams
Tennis legend Novak Djokovic is taking a gracious approach to the two younger players who've prevented him from breaking records, calling them "dominant forces" who deserve their success. His sportsmanship at 38 shows a different kind of winning.
🏆 SportsUS Eyes First Biathlon Medal with Rising Star Campbell Wright
After never winning an Olympic medal in biathlon, the US just added a game-changing athlete who could end that drought next month. Campbell Wright, a dual citizen from New Zealand, brings world championship silver medals and elite skills to Team USA's roster.
🏆 SportsTennis Stars Share Clever Tricks to Beat Brutal Jetlag
Professional tennis players travel millions of miles each year and have developed creative ways to overcome exhausting jetlag, from sunrise watching to barefoot grounding. Their innovative strategies offer hope for anyone struggling with sleep after long flights.
🦸 Community HeroesIndian Athlete Juggles 3 Jobs to Chase Olympic Dream
Tejaswin Shankar is training for the 2028 Olympics while teaching biomechanics classes and earning his second master's degree in Kansas. The decorated decathlete returned to university because he wanted to make sure his coaching advice was backed by science, not just experience.
🏆 SportsTennis Star Finds Safety and Home in Australia
Russian-born tennis player Daria Kasatkina will compete in her first Australian Open as a citizen, finding refuge after coming out as gay in 2022. The former world number eight says she can "finally breathe" after years of competing without a home country.
🏆 SportsDubai Summit: Athletes Talk Mental Health in Elite Sports
Elite athletes from boxing, basketball, and soccer gathered in Dubai to discuss the mental health pressures that come with fame. The conversations marked a shift toward vulnerability in sports culture.
🌐 Global NewsRabat Museum Celebrates African Football Before AFCON Final
PUMA opened the Museum of African Football in Rabat on Friday, bringing together artists, athletes, and fans to celebrate the sport's culture ahead of Morocco's championship match. The tournament has shattered commercial records with over 90% revenue increase and expanded into new global markets.
🏆 SportsOlympic Champion Kaillie Humphries Wins After 3-Year Drought
After three years without a victory, Olympic champion Kaillie Humphries reclaimed the top of the podium at the final monobob World Cup race in Germany. The comeback win caps an exciting season that saw Australia's Bree Walker claim her first overall World Cup title.
🌐 Global NewsHit TV Show Pushes NHL Toward Better LGBTQ+ Inclusion
A breakout hockey romance series is sparking real conversations about making the NHL more welcoming to LGBTQ+ athletes. The show's success proves fans are ready for change, and the league is starting to listen.
🦸 Community HeroesCanadian Skier Wins 16 Golds, Now Coaches Team to Glory
Brian McKeever dominated Paralympic cross-country skiing for two decades, collecting 16 gold medals across six Winter Games. Now retired, he's sharing his winning formula with the next generation of Canadian athletes headed to Milano Cortina 2026.
🦸 Community HeroesYoung Ukrainian Skiers Train for Olympics Amid Air Raids
Despite training at a bombed facility with air raid sirens interrupting practice, 350 young Ukrainian skiers and biathletes are preparing for Olympic glory. Some athletes who started during wartime have already become international champions in their age groups.
🏆 SportsJakara Anthony Wins Record 26th World Cup Title Before Olympics
Australian moguls star Jakara Anthony just became her country's most successful World Cup skier ever, claiming her 26th title weeks before defending her Olympic gold. The 27-year-old dominated at Waterville Valley with the only run scoring over 80 points.
🏆 SportsGold Medalist Hannah Teter Preps Athletes for Milano 2026
Olympic snowboarding champion Hannah Teter is sharing her winning strategies with athletes preparing for the 2026 Winter Games in Milano Cortina. With just three weeks until the opening ceremony, her guidance is helping professionals fine-tune their competition readiness.
🏆 SportsUtah Cyclist Breaks 32 World Records in One Year
Matthew Lefthand went from casual cyclist to world record holder 32 times over in 2025. The Marriott-Slaterville athlete conquered both virtual and real-world cycling challenges, proving that extraordinary achievement can emerge from ordinary beginnings.
🦸 Community HeroesMichigan Skiers Kuhn and Vinecki Return to 2026 Olympics
Two northern Michigan freestyle skiers are heading back to the Winter Olympics after career-defining victories. Kaila Kuhn and Winter Vinecki qualified for Team USA with recent World Cup wins that have them soaring into Italy with confidence.
🦸 Community HeroesNBA Star Crafts Bracelets with Cancer Patients in San Antonio
San Antonio Spurs center Bismack Biyombo spent an afternoon making bracelets and sharing encouragement with breast cancer patients at Methodist Hospital. The heartfelt visit brought joy to survivors and fighters ahead of the team's Box Out Cancer Night.
🦸 Community HeroesThai Star Ratchanok Intanon, 30, Still Chasing Mom's Dream
Badminton champion Ratchanok Intanon continues competing at the highest level, fulfilling promises she made to her late mother before her passing in 2021. The Thai athlete reached the India Open semifinals, proving age is just a number when you're playing for love and legacy.
🦸 Community HeroesOlympic Gold Medalist Joins California Wrestling Program
Japanese Olympic champion Takuto Otoguro is bringing his world-class wrestling expertise to California's Bay Area for a two-year coaching program. The partnership between American and Japanese Olympic committees will give local athletes rare access to train with a global icon.
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