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- CNN
Andy Murray confident Wimbledon statue will be improvement on Shanghai Open's infamous terracotta warrior
Former world No. 1 Andy Murray says he is confident his statue at Wimbledon, set to be unveiled at the 150th edition of the championships in 2027, will be an improvement on the infamous terracotta warrior made for him at the 2011 Shanghai Masters. 'I thought I was better looking than that,' Murray quipped when unveiling the statue, which was built for his victory at the 2010 tournament. It is just one of a number of less than flattering statues to be unveiled in honor of athletes over the years, with Dwyane Wade's bronze sculpture outside the Miami Heat's arena last year the latest to go viral for the wrong reasons. Others include Cristiano Ronaldo's infamous bust at Madeira Airport and Walter Johnson's unique statue outside Nationals Park. 'When we played in Shanghai, they did these terracotta, warrior-type things, and they weren't great,' Murray told the Guardian recently. 'But based on how Wimbledon goes about things, and their attention to detail, I would expect that it would be very good. So I trust that they'll do a good job.' Murray won two Wimbledon titles with his first coming in 2013 against Novak Djokovic – a year after losing to Roger Federer – a victory which ended a 77-year wait for a British men's singles champion in SW19. The Scot also clinched a gold medal on Centre Court for Team GB at the London 2012 Olympics. A bronze statue of Fred Perry, the last British man to win Wimbledon before Murray, was unveiled in 1984 to honor the 50th anniversary of his first title at the All England Club. 'I'm very proud,' Murray told the BBC. 'There's not many statues around the grounds and I always remember seeing the Fred Perry statue when I've walked around the grounds and gone to practice there over the years. 'So it will be very special.'
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Time of India
Scenic touchdowns: 10 of the world's most captivating airport landings
Airport landings, often seen as a routine part of travel, can also be a visually memorable experience. A recent study by All Clear Travel Insurance has revealed that some runways around the world offer such views that they become a highlight of the journey. The study assessed how quickly participants noticed various runway scenes and how long they focused on them, combining both metrics to identify the most visually striking airport landings across the globe. Rank Airport Runway Country 1 Lord Howe Island Airport Australia 2 Queenstown Airport New Zealand 3 Madeira Airport Portugal 3 Pitkin County Airport United States 5 Rio de Janeiro–Santos Dumont Airport Brazil 5 London City Airport United Kingdom 7 Innsbruck Airport Austria 8 Paro Airport Bhutan 9 Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport Caribbean Netherlands 10 Daniel K. Inouye International Airport United States 10 Lukla Airport Nepal Lord Howe Island Airport in Australia topped the ranking with its unique location and limited visitor access, the island is only approachable by plane, making it a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The runway is surrounded by ocean and rugged landscapes, which held most viewers' attention. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People In Delhi Say Goodbye To Mosquitoes With This Revolutionary Solution Mosquito Eliminator Read More Undo Queenstown Airport in New Zealand secured second place since approaching this airport requires a steep descent between mountains, offering passengers views of the glacial waters of Lake Wakatipu and the Southern Alps.. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) Tied for third place were Madeira Airport in Portugal and Pitkin County Airport in the United States. Madeira Airport is surrounded by cliffs and the Atlantic Ocean, making its approach one of the most challenging yet scenic in Europe. Pitkin County Airport, located near Aspen, provides views of snow-covered mountains and requires precise navigation due to its terrain restrictions. Live Events Two airports shared the fifth position. Rio de Janeiro–Santos Dumont Airport in Brazil owing to views of landmarks like Christ the Redeemer and Guanabara Bay. London City Airport matched this score, offering views of the River Thames, The Shard, Tower Bridge and other landmarks as flights descend into the capital. Other airports in the top 10 included Innsbruck Airport in Austria, surrounded by the Alps, and Paro Airport in Bhutan, which sits in a narrow Himalayan valley. Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport in the Caribbean Netherlands came in ninth, with a short runway and coastal setting. Tenth place was shared by Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Hawaii and Lukla Airport in Nepal, both known for ocean and mountain views respectively.
Al Bawaba
26-01-2025
- Al Bawaba
The world's most dangerous airports, according to a Russian flight attendant
ALBAWABA – A Russian flight attendant shared a list of the world's most dangerous airports. According to the attendant, Nepal's Tenzing-Hillary Airport is the most dangerous due to its runway length of just 500 meters. Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Nepal According to Tanya Danilova, the Russian flight attendant, Nepal's Tenzing-Hillary Airport is the most dangerous in the world. The airport has a runway length of just 500 meters, making it too risky for airplanes to take off and land. Additionally, the airport is surrounded by multiple mountains, which makes landing extremely difficult for airplanes, especially in emergency landing situations. Notably, experts say that only small airplanes and helicopters can easily take off and land at Tenzing-Hillary Airport. Pilots typically require special training to navigate this challenging airport. Over the years, multiple plane crashes have been recorded at this famous airport. According to Tanya Danilova, the Russian flight attendant, Nepal's Tenzing-Hillary Airport is the most dangerous in the world. (Shutterstock) Other famous dangerous airports Nepal's Tenzing-Hillary Airport is not the only name on the list. Below are other famous names of most dangerous airports globally: - Princess Juliana International Airport in Sint Maarten. - Paro International Airport in Bhutan. - Madeira Airport in Portugal. - Narsarsuaq Airport in Greenland. - Gibraltar International Airport in Gibraltar. - Courchevel Altiport in France. - Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport in Saba. - St. Helena Airport in St. Helena. - Toncontín International Airport in Honduras. - Congonhas Airport in Brazil. - Telluride Airport in Colorado. - Aspen/Pitkin County Airport in Colorado. All of these airports are considered dangerous due to factors like low visibility, short runways, changes in wind speed and direction, numerous cliffs, and the risky process of taking off and landing for each plane.
