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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Why sporting icon Cathy Freeman is set to make a rare public appearance in front of thousands of fans
Aussie sporting icon Cathy Freeman will make a rare public appearance this weekend as the South Sydney Rabbitohs honour the legacy of the Olympic gold medallist during their Indigenous Round clash against Parramatta. Freeman, 52, will ring the club's legacy bell pre-game at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, with fellow Indigenous sporting great and former Bunnies star Greg Inglis to then lead the team onto the field. It comes after the hero of the 2000 Sydney Games joined the Rabbitohs in the sheds following their historic 2014 grand final triumph. At the time, Freeman shared a photo with Inglis, which she labelled 'the best sporting moment of my life'. Footy fans in the Harbour City are in for a treat this weekend as the Moore Park venue hosts four games across three days, including one NRLW fixture, as part of the NRL 's Gadhu Gathering. Besides looking to avoid the wooden spoon, South Sydney will be motivated given their NRL squad features 11 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander players. Freeman (pictured at the 2000 Games) will ring the club's legacy bell pre-game at Allianz Stadium in Sydney One is rising backrower Tallis Duncan, who was born two years after Freeman's iconic victory in the 400m final at Sydney Olympic Park. 'I've only seen her on murals and in YouTube videos, so she's definitely someone I look forward to meeting,' he said this week. 'To be able to be run out by 'GI' (Inglis) and to have Cathy ring the bell... it's pretty cool. I (also) reckon it was pretty amazing what she (Freeman) did.' In June, Freeman announced she was starring in a music video with an Aussie rapper, which gave her a feeling of 'deep cultural pride'. Freeman told her Instagram followers she was poised to appear in the clip with Nooky, an Indigenous hip-hop star who hails from the NSW south coast. It followed a turbulent time in Freeman's private life, after splitting from her husband of 15 years James Murch in August last year. They released a joint statement announcing they were parting ways and will continue co-parenting their daughter Ruby. 'After 15 years of marriage we have unfortunately separated. We continue co-parenting and this is our greatest priority,' the statement read. Freeman captivated the nation 25 years ago as she lit the Olympic cauldron at the opening ceremony in Sydney - before overcoming immense expectation to snare gold on the track as Australia - and the world - watched on.
Khaleej Times
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
I don't miss tennis, says Nadal five months after retiring
Rafael Nadal insisted on Monday that he doesn't "miss tennis" after being honoured with a Sporting Icon award at the Laureus World Sport Awards in Madrid. The 38-year-old Spaniard, winner of 22 Grand Slam trophies, including 14 at Roland Garros, retired from the sport after his final match at the Davis Cup in Malaga in November. "The truth is that I don't miss tennis. Zero. I don't miss it at all," Nadal told reporters. "But not because I finished tired of tennis or fighting against tennis, not at all. "I finished my career happy and if I could have, I would have carried on, because I loved what I was doing. "It was my passion and that's been the case all my life. It's just that when you realise that physically you can't do it any more... you try to close that chapter. And I closed it." Nadal suffered numerous injuries during his career but resisted retiring as long as possible. "I delayed making my final decision because I needed time to be sure it was the right one. "What would have been hard was sitting on my sofa wondering if I should keep trying to play. "When I saw that my body wasn't going to recover to the level I needed to continue enjoying myself on court, then I made the decision to stop. "That's why I don't miss it," Nadal added. "Because I finished with the peace of mind of knowing that I'd given it my all, and that my body couldn't give any more."
The South African
22-04-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Rafael Nadal: 'I don't miss tennis'
Rafael Nadal insisted on Monday that he doesn't 'miss tennis' after being honoured with a Sporting Icon award at the Laureus World Sport Awards in Madrid. The 38-year-old Spaniard, winner of 22 Grand Slam trophies, including 14 at Roland Garros, retired from the sport after his final match at the Davis Cup in Malaga in November. 'The truth is that I don't miss tennis. Zero. I don't miss it at all,' Nadal told reporters. 'But not because I finished tired of tennis or fighting against tennis, not at all. 'I finished my career happy and if I could have, I would have carried on, because I loved what I was doing. 'It was my passion and that's been the case all my life. It's just that when you realise that physically you can't do it any more… you try to close that chapter. And I closed it.' Nadal suffered numerous injuries during his career but resisted retiring as long as possible. 'I delayed making my final decision because I needed time to be sure it was the right one. 'What would have been hard was sitting on my sofa wondering if I should keep trying to play. 'When I saw that my body wasn't going to recover to the level I needed to continue enjoying myself on court, then I made the decision to stop. 'That's why I don't miss it,' Nadal added. 'Because I finished with the peace of mind of knowing that I'd given it my all, and that my body couldn't give any more.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'Zero. I don't miss tennis at all': Rafael Nadal after winning Laureus Awards 2025
MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 21: Rafa Nadal attend the Winners Walk during the Laureus World Sports Awards Madrid 2025 at Galería De Cristal on April 21, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo byfor Laureus) Twenty-two-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal, who retired last November after a Davis Cup tie in Malaga, revealed that he did not miss his time on the court. Nadal was honored on Monday with the prestigious Sporting Icon award at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid. 'The truth is that I don't miss tennis. Zero. I don't miss it at all,' Nadal told reporters. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'But not because I finished tired of tennis or fighting against tennis, not at all. I finished my career happy, and if I could have, I would have carried on, because I loved what I was doing. It was my passion, and that's been the case all my life. "It's just that when you realise that physically you can't do it any more… you try to close that chapter. And I closed it,' he added. Rafael Nadal admitted that he sort of dragged his retirement. Who's that IPL player? "I delayed making my final decision because I needed time to be sure it was the right one. What would have been hard was sitting on my sofa wondering if I should keep trying to play," he said. "When I saw that my body wasn't going to recover to the level I needed to continue enjoying myself on court, then I made the decision to stop. 'That's why I don't miss it. Because I finished with the peace of mind of knowing that I'd given it my all, and that my body couldn't give any more,' Nadal added. Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
NDTV
22-04-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
"Would've Carried On...": Rafael Nadal Opens Up On Decision To Retire From Tennis
Rafael Nadal insisted on Monday that he doesn't "miss tennis" after being honoured with a Sporting Icon award at the Laureus World Sport Awards in Madrid. The 38-year-old Spaniard, winner of 22 Grand Slam trophies, including 14 at Roland Garros, retired from the sport after his final match at the Davis Cup in Malaga in November. "The truth is that I don't miss tennis. Zero. I don't miss it at all," Nadal told reporters. "But not because I finished tired of tennis or fighting against tennis, not at all. "I finished my career happy and if I could have, I would have carried on, because I loved what I was doing. "It was my passion and that's been the case all my life. It's just that when you realise that physically you can't do it any more... you try to close that chapter. And I closed it." Nadal suffered numerous injuries during his career but resisted retiring as long as possible. "I delayed making my final decision because I needed time to be sure it was the right one. "What would have been hard was sitting on my sofa wondering if I should keep trying to play. "When I saw that my body wasn't going to recover to the level I needed to continue enjoying myself on court, then I made the decision to stop. "That's why I don't miss it," Nadal added. "Because I finished with the peace of mind of knowing that I'd given it my all, and that my body couldn't give any more."
