9 results for "medals"
🏆 SportsNew Zealand Olympians to Earn $5K Gold Medal Bonuses
Kiwi athletes will now receive cash bonuses for Olympic medals, with gold winners earning $5,000 starting at the 2026 Winter Games. The reward program, funded by sponsor Kathmandu, gives tangible recognition to the dedication these athletes pour into representing their country.
🏆 SportsIndia's Women Athletes Are Rewriting Sports History
Women's sports participation in India has exploded, with female football players growing from 8,683 to 37,829 in just eight years. These athletes are now winning medals, breaking barriers, and inspiring a generation to see sports as a real career path.
🦸 Community HeroesIndian Women Athletes Rise 71st to Global Contenders
Female participation in Indian sports has exploded, with women now winning 43% of the country's Asian Games medals compared to just 36% two decades ago. From cricket champions to Olympic medalists, Indian women are transforming the nation's sporting legacy.
🏆 SportsGhana's Armwrestling Stars Thrill Packed Stadium in Accra
Thousands packed Accra Sports Stadium to watch Ghana's world-class armwrestlers battle in an electrifying competition that showcased the nation's rising dominance in the sport. From immigration officers to prison service athletes, competitors who've won continental titles and world medals delivered edge-of-your-seat action.
🏆 SportsOlympic Psychologists Help Athletes Redefine Success
Team USA's sports psychologists are teaching Olympic athletes that success isn't just about gold medals. Their message: focus on the process, savor the moment, and grow stronger through setbacks.
🏆 SportsSouth African Swimmer Tatjana Smith Retires as Nation's Most Decorated Olympian
Tatjana Smith made history by becoming South Africa's most decorated Olympian ever, holding two unbeaten Olympic records and four total medals before retiring at 27. Her incredible journey from breaking national records to setting world records proves what dedication and talent can achieve on the global stage.
🏆 SportsWinter Park Siblings Svea and Birk Irving Both Win Bronze at Calgary Halfpipe
Brother and sister freeski athletes from Winter Park, Colorado, achieved their dreams together, both landing on the podium at the same international competition. Svea and Birk Irving secured bronze medals at the Calgary Snow Rodeo World Cup, bringing them one step closer to representing Team USA at the Olympics.
🏆 SportsIndonesian Military Athletes Win 52 Medals, Earn New Sports Battalion
Indonesia's soldier-athletes brought home an impressive 52 medals from the 2025 Southeast Asian Games, inspiring the military to create a dedicated sports battalion. Weightlifter Rizki Juniansyah earned a historic double-rank promotion after breaking two world records, showcasing how athletic excellence and military service can combine to create champions.
🏆 SportsNZ Cyclist Aaron Gate, 35, Chases Tour de France Dream After Historic 4-Gold Win
New Zealand cycling champion Aaron Gate is setting his sights on the ultimate prize in cycling—the Tour de France—after making history as the first Kiwi to win four gold medals at a single Commonwealth Games. The 35-year-old's inspiring journey shows that age is just a number when pursuing your dreams.