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11 hours ago
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Gabby Thomas calls out Grand Slam Track heckler who bragged about winning bets, with league investigating
U.S. sprinter Gabby Thomas has called out a man who heckled her and bragged about his betting results throughout a Grand Slam Track event this weekend. Thomas, who won three gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, participated in two sprinting events at the Grand Slam Track meet in Philadelphia as part of the Michael Johnson-founded track league's inaugural season. Thomas finished in second in the 200-meter sprint and fourth in the 100-meter. Advertisement After Thomas posted a recap of the weekend on X, the heckler, who uses the username "Mr 100K a day" on X, commented on the post, bragging that his taunts toward Thomas made her lose the race and included screenshots of his successful parlay bets on FanDuel Sportsbook. "I made Gabby lose by heckling her. And it made my parlay win," he wrote in the comment, with a video of him harassing Thomas as she lined up for one of the events. Soon after that comment was posted, Thomas quickly pointed out the man's behavior. "This grown man followed me around the track as I took pictures and signed autographs for fans (mostly children) shouting personal insults," Thomas said in a post on X, in response to the user's comment. "Anybody who enables him online is gross." Advertisement In response to a comment on her post, Thomas commented that she hadn't planned on calling the heckler out but changed her mind "since he's bragging." Grand Slam Track told Front Office Sports that it is investigating the user. "Grand Slam Track is conducting a full investigation into the reprehensible behavior captured on video," the league told Front Office Sports in a statement. "We are working to identify the individual involved and will take appropriate action as necessary. We will implement additional safeguards to help prevent incidents like this in the future. Let us be clear, despicable behavior like this will not be tolerated." The user's screenshots indicated that he had won more than $2,000 in total off two parlays, where he bet on Melissa Jefferson-Wooden to win the 100m. In the video, the man could be heard calling Thomas a "choke job" and referenced the fact that Thomas, who is Black, was engaged to a white man, while Jefferson-Wooden, who is also Black, had married a Black man earlier this year. Advertisement In addition to the comment under Thomas' post, the user posted the same video and screenshots in a separate post hours earlier, thanking Jefferson-Wooden for helping him win his bet. "I want to thank mellissa jefferson (sic) for beating the crap out of gabby thomas at Grand Slam Track and getting me rich!!!!" he wrote. The user tagged Thomas, Jefferson-Wooden and Grand Slam Track in the post. In another post from Sunday, the user posted an interaction between him and Thomas where the sprinter asked "What are you doing here?" and jokingly called him a "heckler." The user captioned the video with a similar message. "Nice to heckle gabby thomas today and make her lose," he said, once again tagging both Thomas and Grand Slam Track. "It was my pleasure." Advertisement Thomas noted in a comment on X that she had a line when it came to the user's behavior. "I think heckling is tolerable… but following me around the stadium is weird in my opinion," she said. The user, in a direct message with USA Today on X, disputed Thomas' claim that he was following her around the stadium. The user also gave the outlet a fake name when asked for his name and where he lived, and said that he lives in Puerto Rico.
IOL News
17 hours ago
- Sport
- IOL News
PFL Africa debuts in Cape Town with landmark 14-fight card
Current Light Heavyweight World Champion Corey Anderson will move up a division to face 2024 PFL Heavyweight Champion Denis Goltsov on the Champions Series card on July 19 at Grand West Casino in Cape Town. Photo: PFL Image: PFL Fight fans will be pleased to know that the first PFL Africa fight card is officially locked in. The Professional Fighters League is one of the biggest MMA brands alongside the UFC, and will now be the first major organisation to break ground on the continent next month in Cape Town, South Africa. On 19 July, at the Grand Arena in GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World, some of Africa's most talented mixed martial artists will have the opportunity to make a big statement and embark on a journey to PFL gold in the 2025 PFL Africa Tournament. The show will also feature world-renowned combat sports stars, forming part of an exciting and historic 14-fight card. Video Player is loading. 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Next Stay Close ✕ This event marks a landmark moment for South Africa and the African continent as the PFL continues its global expansion plan following the launch of other leagues, including PFL MENA and PFL Europe. This vision aims to bolster the African combat sports market and ecosystem. The launch of the 2025 PFL Africa Tournament will include first-round matchups in the Heavyweight and Bantamweight divisions, each comprising an eight-man bracket. The tournament will span four events across Africa and feature 24 elite fighters from 14 African countries. In addition to tournament bouts, next month's show will be headlined by five high-stakes PFL Champions Series fights featuring elite global talent. Among the fighters competing on the PFL Africa card will be South Africa's former BRAVE CF Bantamweight champion Nkosi Ndebele, who takes on Egypt's Mahmoud Atef. Also fighting in the Bantamweight knockout tournament is EFC star and Zimbabwe's unbeaten Simbarashe Hokonya, who will face another undefeated prospect in Cameroon's Alain Majorique. In the Heavyweight bracket, South Africa's Justin Clarke meets Majorique's compatriot Jashell Ticha Awa, while Senegal's Abdoullah Kane clashes with Morocco's Mohammad Ben Yahia. In a showcase Women's Strawweight bout, the dangerous and unbeaten Nigerian Juliet Ukah faces South Africa's Ceileigh Niedermayr, a seasoned competitor under the bright international lights. In the Champions Series, fans can expect to see some of their favourite global stars. At 145 pounds, former Bellator Featherweight World Champion AJ 'Mercenary' McKee returns to the SmartCage to face Akhmed Magomedov, a rising Russian talent and protégé of the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov. Also confirmed is a Heavyweight showcase featuring current Light Heavyweight World Champion Corey Anderson, who moves up a division to take on 2024 PFL Heavyweight Champion Denis Goltsov. Artur Zaynukov returns to the PFL following an impressive showing at Battle of the Giants, aiming to extend his win streak to six. He faces RIZIN veteran Takeshi Izumi of Japan, a decorated wrestler who earned a unanimous decision over Spike Carlyle in his most recent outing. Headlining the evening is undefeated Middleweight World Champion Johnny 'Pressure' Eblen, who puts his perfect record and title on the line against Spain's surging contender Costello 'The Spaniard' van Steenis (16-3). In the co-main event, Women's Flyweight phenom 'Dangerous' Dakota Ditcheva, widely considered one of the top pound-for-pound female fighters in MMA, takes on Hawaii's elite striker Sumiko 'Lady Samurai' Inaba in a thrilling penultimate bout. In July 2024, the PFL announced its third international league—PFL Africa—following the launches of PFL Europe and PFL MENA, with the aim of showcasing African talent on the global stage. Former UFC Heavyweight and current global combat superstar, Cameroon's Francis Ngannou, serves as acting chairman of the league. He will also take on a pivotal ambassadorial role to grow the Professional Fighters League in the Motherland and develop the next generation of African champions. 'Kicking off the PFL Champions Series in Cape Town alongside the launch of PFL Africa reflects our commitment to grow the sport of MMA throughout the continent, as well as provide pathways for African fighters to compete on a global stage and become champions,' says Peter Murray, CEO of the Professional Fighters League. 'With PFL Europe, PFL MENA, and now PFL Africa launching, PFL's international growth strategy and footprint are unmatched in the sport. This is all made possible by building a great team. I'm proud to partner with Francis Ngannou and Helios Sports & Entertainment Group, and excited to welcome Elias Schulze as GM of PFL Africa.' The PFL Cape Town event begins at 4:30 p.m. SAST / 10:30 a.m. EST with the PFL Africa portion of the card, followed by the PFL Champions Series at 8:30 p.m. SAST / 2:30 p.m. EST. A U.S. broadcast partner will be announced shortly. Tickets for this landmark event are on sale now via Ticketpro and are moving quickly.
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Egypt Dazzles World on July 3 … Everyone Awaits GEM Opening
Ali abo deshish In a few weeks, the eyes of the entire world will turn to Egypt to witness the official opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum in 2025. This is the largest event in the history of Egypt and the world at large, and one that is eagerly awaited by everyone interested in Pharaonic culture and civilization in particular, from all over the world. Everyone is eager to see a new spectacle of ancient Egyptian civilization, which has remained a symbol of ancient Egyptian genius and excellence in various fields. This opening heralds a new era for Egyptian tourism in 2025, attracting millions of international visitors from around the world and affirming Egypt's position as an indispensable tourist destination. It will also be a pivotal attraction, not only on the cultural tourism map in Egypt, but also globally. The museum will be a must-see for any tourist visiting Egypt and will increase the length of their stay. It is one of the most prominent archaeological and cultural projects in the modern world. This Grand Egyptian Museum demonstrates the state's commitment to highlighting ancient Egyptian civilization and celebrating its ancient monuments, thus establishing it as a leading tourist destination. With the official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, the "Happening Now" news website reviews everything you need to know about the world's largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization: GEM Opening Date Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that the official opening date for the Grand Egyptian Museum is July 3, 2025, in implementation of President Sisi's directives. He emphasized that Egypt is preparing to organize a global celebration befitting this historic event. Attracting Tourists to Egypt Madbouly held a meeting to follow up on the latest preparations for the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum. The Prime Minister reiterated the importance of cooperation and coordination between various stakeholders to ensure a grand opening ceremony for the Egyptian Museum, one befitting the scale of this important global event and reflecting the rich history and civilization of Egypt. He emphasized the special importance of the Grand Egyptian Museum's opening ceremony, given its integration with the state's efforts to attract more tourists to Egypt and its various tourist destinations. He noted the interest the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum has garnered from observers from around the world, as this museum houses the treasures of Egyptian civilization and tells the story of its ancient history, making it a magnet on the Egyptian and global tourism map. Location of the Museum The Grand Egyptian Museum is located on an area of 117feddans, a few miles west of Cairo (15 km), on the plateau between the pyramids. It is only 2 km from the Pyramids of Giza and modern Cairo, making it a gateway to Egypt's past, present, and future. The unique location allows visitors to view the three Giza pyramids through the dazzling glass facade of the Grand Egyptian Museum's entrance lobby. The museum's facade rises five stories to match the height of the pyramid. Visitors can take photos with the pyramids while enjoying the collections of King Tutankhamun. Preparations for the global event The state is committed to ensuring the success of this global event through extensive preparations, including comprehensive development of the Pyramids and Museum area, improving the roads and infrastructure leading to the museum, upgrading the lighting system and visual identity, equipping Sphinx International Airport to receive official delegations and tourists, and implementing networks connecting the museum areas to each other via a cable car, spanning 10 stations. The museum will also be connected by metro, and is expected to attract 5 million visitors annually. The GEM is one of the largest museum projects in the world and boasts many unique features. It houses more than 100,000 artifacts from various Pharaonic eras, some of which are being seen for the first time. It will feature the first complete display of King Tutankhamun's collection. It boasts world-class architectural design with a direct view of the Giza Pyramids. It also includes educational and cultural facilities, a state-of-the-art archaeological research center, open spaces, interactive exhibition halls, and recreational areas for visitors. The Importance of the Museum The museum was designed to support the preservation and restoration of cultural and historical heritage, and to promote museum-related activities, such as the display of artifacts and educational activities. This contributes to the development of the tourism industry. The museum derives its importance from the significance and history of the Pyramids area in which it is located. The location provides tourism companies with the opportunity to diversify their tourism programs and combine various tourism styles. It is expected that the construction of new hotels near the museum and the pyramids will increase, and the market for luxury real estate with archaeological and historical views will grow. These properties are suitable for tourist accommodation or for ownership and rental in the area. Objectives of the Grand Egyptian Museum Raising awareness among young people and Egyptian society about Egyptian civilization. Displaying archaeological collections and utilizing the latest museum display methods and technologies. Digital documentation and recording of artifacts, as well as their preservation, security, study, maintenance, and restoration. Organizing temporary and permanent antiquities exhibitions within Egypt. Holding seminars, conferences, cultural and scientific activities, and other activities. Reviving Egyptian traditional crafts and arts through the manufacture, marketing, and sale of replicas of antiquities. Restored artifacts transferred to the museum: The number of artifacts transferred: 51,472. The number of artifacts restored: 50,466. The number of artifacts restored from the second Khufu ship: 1,240 out of 1,272 recovered from the discovery site, and 1,006 artifacts were transferred to the Grand Egyptian Museum. The artifacts transferred from the King Tutankhamun collection: 5,340. The artifacts placed on the Grand Staircase: 42 out of 72 artifacts in the final design of the Grand Staircase. External spaces surrounding the museum: The Solar Boat Museum, with an area of 4,000 square meters. The Pyramids Restaurant, with an area of 6,000 square meters, offering a distinctive view of the pyramids. The Temple Garden Restaurant, with an area of 3,000 square meters, serves museum visitors. A multi-use building with an area of 17,000 sqm. The 58,000-square-meter recreational park extends across the entire area in front of the conference center in the northern area. The 19,000-square-meter exhibit garden, containing a number of large artifacts, is located south of Obelisk Square. The 15,000-square-meter temple garden, south of the museum building, features aromatic plants known from ancient Egyptian civilization. Up to 17,000-square-meter Land of Egypt garden, west of the museum building, features a simulation of the agricultural environment of ancient Egypt. About 8,000-square-meter children's garden. More than 80,000-square-meter sand dune area, southwest of the museum building. The Pyramids Amphitheater, connecting the temple garden below with the sand dune area above, with views of the pyramids to the south. A 30,000-square-meter visitor parking lot. The museum specializes in the following: Displaying archaeological collections using the latest museum display methods and technologies. Digital documentation and recording of artifacts, as well as their preservation, security, study, maintenance, and restoration. Organizing temporary and permanent antiquities exhibitions within Egypt. Holding seminars, conferences, cultural and scientific activities, and other activities. Raising awareness among young people and Egyptian society about Egyptian civilization. Reviving Egyptian traditional crafts and arts through the manufacture, marketing, and sale of replicas of antiquities. The First Green Museum The Grand Egyptian Museum has adopted a clear strategy for sustainable development by integrating green building dimensions into all phases of the project. This is achieved through: Developing services provided to visitors, including providing waiting areas, ensuring full accessibility for people with disabilities, creating dedicated bicycle lanes and parking spaces, and using electric vehicles. Furthermore, increasing the efficiency of water and energy consumption within the museum by reusing and reducing water consumption, particularly for agricultural purposes. Ensuring the use of natural ventilation and natural lighting, which are available in the museum lobby where King Ramses II receives his visitors. The system for measuring and detecting leaks, reducing various temperatures, and utilizing renewable energy sources by installing solar cells above waiting areas, in cooperation with the Small Solar Cell Systems Project implemented by the Industrial Modernization Center, the United Nations Development Program, and the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy, has qualified the museum to receive several certificates and awards in this regard, including: The "Best Green Building Project" award, presented during the Environment and Development Forum: The Road to the 27th Sharm El-Sheikh Climate Change Conference, organized by the Arab Water Council in Cairo from September 11 to 13, 2022, under the auspices of the League of Arab States and with the participation of twelve Arab and foreign countries. This makes it the first museum in Egypt to be certified as an environmentally friendly green building—the first green museum. The museum won the award for Best Model for Building Facilities through the BIM Model Award smart application. The museum received the Gold Certificate for Green Building and Sustainability, according to the Egyptian Green Pyramid System, in October 2022 from the National Housing Research Center, for its contribution to preparing a guide for evaluating museums as sustainable green projects and for its work to raise awareness of all aspects of the project. Regarding sustainable green buildings, promoting them and highlighting their benefits to economic, environmental, and societal resources to achieve Egypt's Vision 2030. 4 ISO Certifications The Grand Egyptian Museum has obtained three international certifications as of September 2020: The International Certification in Occupational Health and Safety (ISO 45001:2018) The International Certification in Environmental Management (ISO 14001) The International Certification in Quality Systems (ISO 9001) In March 2021, the museum obtained its fourth ISO certification: The ISO/PAS 45005:2020 certification, which specializes in managing risks arising from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), to protect health, safety, and well-being related to work, due to its commitment to quality standards since the onset of the crisis and its publication of a booklet entitled "We Have Never Stopped... in the Face of COVID-19." The Gold Certification for Green Building and Sustainability, according to the Egyptian Green Pyramid System, was obtained by the museum in October. 2022 From the National Housing Research Center, for its contribution to preparing a guide to evaluate the museum as a sustainable green project, and for its work to raise awareness of everything related to sustainable green buildings, promote them, and highlight their benefits to economic, environmental, and societal resources, in order to achieve Egypt's Vision 2030. The Most Important Cultural Project of the 21st Century On his part, Dr. Zahi Hawass, the renowned Egyptologist, emphasized that the entire world is eagerly awaiting the official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum on July 3. He described it as "the most important cultural project of the 21st century," describing it as a global phenomenon without parallel anywhere else in the world. Its opening is a message to the world about Egypt's preservation of its heritage. Hawass said that the Grand Egyptian Museum "has done its own advertising," emphasizing that "the world is awaiting July 3 to witness the museum's opening." The Egyptologist noted that everyone in the world knows the opening date of the Grand Egyptian Museum, reflecting the cultural and civilizational significance of this massive edifice. He emphasized that the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum will be the most dazzling among modern tourist and archaeological events. 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RTHK
2 days ago
- Sport
- RTHK
Jefferson-Wooden scorches to 100m win at track meet
Jefferson-Wooden scorches to 100m win at track meet Jefferson-Wooden set the world lead with her 10.73-second 100m dash. Photo: AFP US sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden clocked a world-leading 10.73sec as she stormed to an emphatic victory in the 100m at the Philadelphia Grand Slam Track meeting. The 24-year-old from South Carolina, a bronze medallist in the 100m at the Paris Olympics last year, scorched home ahead of Tamari Davis, who was second in 11.03sec. Thelma Davies was third in 11.14sec while Olympic 200m gold medallist Gabby Thomas – beaten by Jefferson-Wooden in Saturday's 200m – was fourth. Jefferson-Wooden's time vaults her into elite company as one of the 10 fastest women over 100m in history. "It means everything, I've been working so hard for this," a delighted Jefferson-Wooden said afterwards. "I've been learning so many new things about myself the way I go about training, the way I go about being disciplined, even when I'm not feeling my best, " she added. "It's just all coming together." Jefferson-Wooden's time was only fractionally outside Julien Alfred's winning time in the 100m at the Olympics last year, and suggests the American will be one of the favourites for gold at this year's World Championships in Tokyo, provided she qualifies at next month's US trials in Eugene. In other races on Sunday, Britain's Josh Kerr avenged his Olympic 1,500m defeat to Cole Hocker in a thrilling battle. Hocker famously surged past Kerr to claim a shock victory in Paris last August at the Stade de France and take gold. But on Sunday it was Kerr's turn to produce a decisive finish, storming past Hocker in the final few metres to win in 3min 34.44sec. (AFP)
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Reigning Olympic 400m hurdles champ Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone tries 100m hurdles, finishes fifth
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's experiment at dropping down to the 100m hurdles ended in defeat on Saturday, with the reigning Olympic 400m hurdles champion finishing fifth at the Philadelphia Grand Slam Track meeting. McLaughlin-Levrone, who has been unbeatable over her specialist event since 2019, found the going tougher over the shorter hurdles discipline at a rainy and overcast Franklin Field. The 25-year-old American superstar came home in 12.70sec and never looked like threatening Jamaican winner Ackera Nugent, who crossed in 12.44sec. Tia Jones of the United States was second in 12.60sec, with Jamaica's Megan Tapper third in 12.66sec. In other events in Saturday's meeting, Olympic 200m champion Gabby Thomas suffered a surprise defeat in her favoured event, beaten into second place by Melissa Jefferson-Wooden. Jefferson-Wooden, a 100m bronze medallist at the Paris Olympics last year, stormed home in 21.99sec with Thomas second in 22.10sec. Tamari Davis took third in 22.59sec, just ahead of Britain's Dina Asher-Smith in 22.65. Related Topics Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
