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The Star
11 hours ago
- Sport
- The Star
From clay to spray: Nadal's team leads electric charge on Adriatic waves
(Reuters) -As Rafa Nadal gets used life after tennis, he has let go of his racquets to spend time on the Adriatic waves, steering his Team Rafa into electric powerboat racing's E1 World Championship in Dubrovnik. Days after the retired 14-times Roland Garros champion was immortalised at the French Open with a permanent footprint on centre court's famed red clay, the Spaniard's racing team tops a tightly contested series heading into the Croatian round, following a dramatic victory last time out in Doha. Team Rafa currently leads the standings following success in Doha, as the electric boat racing series begins its European leg on June 13-14 along Croatia's coast. The tennis great's boat is piloted by Spanish professional jet ski racer Cristina Lazarrage and Frenchman Tom Chiappe. The E1 World Championship is the first all-electric raceboat series sanctioned by powerboating's global governing body, the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), and is designed to accelerate innovation in sustainable marine technology and coastal conservation. Teams featuring both male and female pilots compete in electric-powered RaceBird boats, racing through urban water circuits in iconic global cities. Celebrity owners include LeBron James, Tom Brady, Virat Kohli and Didier Drogba as well as 22-times Grand Slam champion Nadal. The championship continues to Lake Maggiore and Monaco before concluding in Miami, where "Champions of the Water" will be crowned on Nov. 8. (Writing by Ossian Shine, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
Korea Herald
5 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
AI Takes Center Court, Infosys and FFT Unveil Innovative Fan Features for Roland-Garros 2025
Leverage Gen AI and agentic AI to deliver new fan experiences including enhanced and personalized match analysis and creative content PARIS, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY), (BSE: INFY), (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, in partnership with the French Tennis Federation (FFT) today announced a powerful line-up of AI-first fan experiences for Roland-Garros 2025. Entering its seventh year as the official AI and Digital Innovation Partner, Infosys is leveraging its AI-first suite of offerings, Infosys Topaz, to apply agentic AI and generative AI to deliver immersive and interactive fan experiences that push the boundaries in sports technology. The innovations for 2025 include: The AI innovations at Roland-Garros build on a journey of AI advancements by Infosys, incorporating machine learning and applied AI into properties like Match Centre, AI Videos & AI-Assisted Journalism. These continue to evolve with expanded feature sets to enhance player performance, fan engagement and tournament experiences. Beyond tech innovations, Infosys is also collaborating with Fête le Mur (FLM), a charity partner of FFT, to support tech-enabled learning initiatives for underprivileged youth in Paris. As part of this, FLM will help develop tennis-related learning modules on Infosys Springboard, a digital learning platform which enables upskilling for digital inclusion and social impact. Courses will range from leadership and training to safeguarding for tennis camps and additional sports. A group of 60 students will be offered the chance to visit Roland-Garros and take part in AI and technology workshops led by Infosys experts. Additionally, the winner of a competition to identify the biggest Rafa fan will receive an exclusive two-day experience at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain. Sumit Virmani, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Infosys said,"Sports has been witnessing a tech-fuelled transformation and at Infosys we are excited to be leading the charge for tennis! Every year we create unique experiences for the Roland-Garros community on the back of our deep tech expertise. As enterprise AI reshapes industries globally, we are thrilled to deploy its power at the tournament. With AI-powered insights, and personalized and engaging commentary, fans gain instant access to rich information and in-depth analysis, while the Gen AI Poster Challenge unlocks limitless creative expression. This is a truly exciting time for tennis fans as they experience the thrill of the sports with action on court and beyond." Stephane Morel, CEO, FFT, said: "Our partnership with Infosys is transforming the fan experience at Roland-Garros through AI. With the tech innovations for this year, Infosys has once again demonstrated how AI can help to push the boundaries of fan engagement. From exploring match insights in innovative ways using generative AI to celebrating our heritage with the Poster Challenge, we're creating deeper connections with our fans at every touchpoint, both onsite and worldwide." The Roland-Garros 2025 tournament will take place from 25th May to 8th June. For more information on the partnership, visit About Roland-Garros Roland-Garros is a must-see event for sports lovers and the general public alike. In 2024, Roland-Garros opened its doors to 675,080 spectators and was broadcast in 220 territories around the world, making it a major global sporting event. Organized by the French Tennis Federation, Roland-Garros is the only Grand Slam tournament to be played on clay, one of the oldest and noblest surfaces in the history of tennis. About Infosys Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 300,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses and communities. We enable clients in more than 56 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by cloud and AI. We enable them with an AI-first core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace. Visit to see how Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next. 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ABC News
04-06-2025
- General
- ABC News
Another attack at aid station in Gaza
Isabella Higgins: A third major shooting attack near a southern Gaza aid distribution point in as many days is fueling deep despair amongst the Palestinian community. At least 27 were killed in the latest attacks and hundreds more reported injured in what Palestinian authorities allege is another instance of Israeli troops firing upon civilians. The Israel Defense Forces says it's investigating but is questioning the number of people injured after conceding firing warning shots in the early hours of Tuesday morning. From Jerusalem, here's Middle East correspondent Matthew Doran. Matthew Doran: In a makeshift hospital ward inside a tent at southern Gaza's Nasser Hospital, 22-year-old Motaz Alfarati is among dozens lying in beds and on the floor, bandaged and bloodied after a deadly early morning attack. Motaz Alfarati: In one moment we heard the noise of Apache helicopters. They were throwing around grenades around us and on the asphalt and anyone who doesn't stand and who moved was shot at by a sniper in his head, in his leg, in his stomach. Matthew Doran: Palestinian authorities allege Israeli forces opened fire on the thousands trying to access an aid distribution point near Rafa. Motaz was there and says many travelled for hours to arrive at the site. Motaz Alfarati: There were thousands and thousands who came to the area in order to take aid boxes. But there is not enough. Matthew Doran: The International Red Cross says more than 180 people were rushed to its field hospital in Rafa. Israel says it's investigating the incident. It's different rhetoric to what the government and the Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday after the first attack near the site, rejecting allegations it was responsible for more than 30 being killed and dozens more injured. David Mencer: Israel is not preventing Gazans from accessing humanitarian aid and the IDF did not fire at civilians in or near aid distribution zone. Matthew Doran: David Mencer is the Israeli Government's spokesperson. David Mencer: The warning shots were fired away from the aid distribution point in response to the threat perceived by the IDF troops. Matthew Doran: Israeli authorities accuse Hamas of undermining the new private aid model in Gaza, fuelling chaos in the strip near the handful of distribution sites. The IDF and politicians continue to refer to video they claim shows armed gunmen targeting civilians, despite the vision being recorded kilometres away from the aid facility. Jeremy Laurence: Deadly attacks on distraught civilians trying to access the paltry amounts of food aid in Gaza are unconscionable. Matthew Doran: Jeremy Laurence is the United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights spokesperson. Jeremy Laurence: The wilful impediment of access to food and other life-sustaining relief supplies for civilians may constitute a war crime. Matthew Doran: For its part, the organisation running the aid sites, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, says food is being distributed without incident, millions of meals handed to Palestinians in recent days. But it's wrapping that insistence in a significant caveat, that it has no control over what happens outside the fence lines of its facilities, which is where these attacks have happened. This is Matthew Doran in Jerusalem, reporting for AM.
eNCA
27-05-2025
- Sport
- eNCA
Nadal T-shirt resales 'a shame', says French tennis boss
FRANCE - French tennis federation president Gilles Moretton says it "is a shame" that some fans were selling the T-shirts handed out for Rafael Nadal's tribute at Roland Garros online. Organisers gave all 15,000 people at Court Philippe Chatrier for a ceremony celebrating Nadal's career on Sunday free T-shirts printed with the words 'merci, Rafa'. The different colours spelt out the message '14 RG, Rafa', referencing Nadal's record 14 French Open titles. The simple orange or white T-shirts, also including the date "25/05/2025", were listed for sale on websites including Vinted and Leboncoin for prices ranging from 150 euros ($170) to 500 euros ($569). "What do you want me to say, that we shouldn't have made them?," Moretton told a press conference on Monday. "Some people are trying to make money out of it, with the 'Merci Rafa', the 'Thank You Rafa'. "It's a bit of a shame, but we did not think of getting the T-shirts back at the end of the ceremony, that wouldn't have been right. "I really appreciated the fact that about 98 percent of people wore the T-shirts to pay tribute to Rafa. "It is because of the uniqueness of Roland Garros, something that hasn't been seen anywhere else, and this is precisely what has led people to want to buy these shirts at staggering prices."
NDTV
27-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
French Open Organiser Fumes As Fans Re-Sell Rafael Nadal's Trubute T-Shirts For More Than Rs 48 Thousand
French tennis federation president Gilles Moretton says it "is a shame" that some fans were selling the T-shirts handed out for Rafael Nadal's tribute at Roland Garros online. Organisers gave all 15,000 people at Court Philippe Chatrier for a ceremony celebrating Nadal's career on Sunday free T-shirts printed with the words 'merci, Rafa'. The different colours spelt out the message '14 RG, Rafa', referencing Nadal's record 14 French Open titles. The simple orange or white T-shirts, also including the date "25/05/2025", were listed for sale on websites including Vinted and Leboncoin for prices ranging from 150 euros ($170) to 500 euros ($569). "What do you want me to say, that we shouldn't have made them?," Moretton told a press conference on Monday. "Some people are trying to make money out of it, with the 'Merci Rafa', the 'Thank You Rafa'. "It's a bit of a shame, but we did not think of getting the T-shirts back at the end of the ceremony, that wouldn't have been right. "I really appreciated the fact that about 98 percent of people wore the T-shirts to pay tribute to Rafa. "It is because of the uniqueness of Roland Garros, something that hasn't been seen anywhere else, and this is precisely what has led people to want to buy these shirts at staggering prices." Nadal fought back tears during the emotional ceremony and was joined on court by old rivals Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. pm/jc/nf
