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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Tamil Nadu govt highlights major sports achievements, Rs 169 crore aid to athletes in four years
CHENNAI: The state government on Friday listed the achievements in the sports sector during the past four years, since the DMK government assumed office. The achievements include the successful conduct of the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad in 2022, where 1,654 chess players from 186 countries participated; WTA Chennai Open 2022; Squash World Cup and Khelo India Youth Games in 2023, World Surfing League QS 3,000 in Mamallapuram; and Chennai Formula-4 Car Race in 2024. An official release said the Chief Minister's Trophy Games were conducted successfully in 2023 and 2024. In 2023, as many as 3.76 lakh sportspersons took part in the district-level and state-level games. Similarly, in 2024, 11.56 lakh sportspersons took part in this event. Through the Tamil Nadu Champions Foundation, a financial assistance of Rs 17 crore has been provided to nearly 700 sportspersons who took part in national and international competitions and brought fame to the state by winning more than 200 medals. The works of Chief Minister's Mini Stadia are in progress in 75 Assembly constituencies, and they will be established in all 234 constituencies. The release also said Rs 152.52 crore high-cash incentives have been given to as many as 4,617 sportspersons who won medals in national and international sports competitions. Under the Mission International Medal Scheme, the financial assistance for sportspersons has been increased from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 12 lakh, benefiting 71 beneficiaries. Main achievements of the government The achievements include the conduct of the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad in 2022, where 1,654 chess players from 186 countries participated; WTA Chennai Open 2022; Squash World Cup and Khelo India Youth Games in 2023, World Surfing League QS 3,000 in Mamallapuram; and Chennai Formula-4 Car Race in 2024
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Humble American surfer pulls off greatest move EVER to leave commentators stunned
American surfer Griffin Colapinto pulled off a historically great move which left announcers in Australia stunned. Colapinto, a Paris Olympian last summer, pulled off the stunt during the quarterfinals of the Western Australia Margaret River Pro and earned a perfect 10. The 26-year-old California native ducked down as he rode into a wave before using his momentum to produce a fully-rotated spin and stick the landing. Fans on hand for the tournament roared as he completed the maneuver, and World Surfing League announcers were shocked as well. 'I'm still scratching my head,' one announcer could be heard saying. Colapinto was also described on-air as a 'magic maker,' per the Sydney Morning Herald. The understated surfer described it as one of the 'most incredible moments of my life' and further recalled the moment to the WSL. 'When I landed it, it took me a second to realize that was real life' he said, according to the league. Fans also filled the comment section on Instagram after the WSL posted the incredible moment. 'Kinda legendary,' one said. 'Best air of the season,' another gushed. 'Video game mode unlocked, a third added. Colapinto's move and perfect 10 helped him beat Italian Olympian Leonardo Fioravanti to earn a spot in the semifinals. He'll face Barron Mamiya in one of the semi matchups, while his brother, Crosby Colapinto, will face South African Jordy Smith.
The Age
22-04-2025
- Sport
- The Age
Injured surfer helped by rivals
Moroccan Ramzi Boukhiam is helped from the water by rivals after suffering a knee injury during the heats of the World Surfing League event at Bells Beach.
Washington Post
15-04-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Dodger Stadium to host baseball, with surfing and cricket outside Los Angeles at 2028 Olympics
LOS ANGELES — The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will feature baseball at Dodger Stadium in its return to the program with surfing and cricket held outside the city as part of an updated venue plan released Tuesday by the organizing committee. Surfing will be at Trestles Beach, a renowned collection of surfing spots between northern San Diego County and southern San Clemente in Orange County, about an hour's drive south of downtown Los Angeles. It formerly hosted a World Surfing League competition and attracts about 2.5 million visitors every year.
Chicago Tribune
15-04-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Dodger Stadium to host baseball, while surfing and cricket are just outside Los Angeles at 2028 Olympics
LOS ANGELES — The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will feature baseball at Dodger Stadium in its return to the program, with surfing and cricket held outside the city as part of an updated venue plan released Tuesday by the organizing committee. Surfing will be at Trestles Beach, a renowned collection of surfing spots between northern San Diego County and southern San Clemente in Orange County, about an hour's drive south of downtown Los Angeles. It formerly hosted a World Surfing League competition and attracts about 2.5 million visitors every year. 'We've promised the world an incredible Olympic Games and today we're proud to share the plan that will make it happen,' LA28 chief executive officer Reynold Hoover said in a statement. Cricket will return to the Olympics for the first time in a century in a temporary structure at the Fairgrounds in Pomona, about 35 miles from LA. Host committee chairman Casey Wasserman had initially said it was likely to be played on the East Coast, which would have better aligned with the time zone in India, home of the sport's biggest fan base. Squash will make its Olympic debut on the Universal Studios lot, famous as the setting for movies and television shows. Beach volleyball is going to Long Beach after negotiations fell through with the city of Santa Monica. Triathlon is moving from Long Beach to famed Venice Beach on the west side of LA. Joining the sports in Long Beach are target shooting at a temporary indoor range at the city's convention center. Sport climbing will take place outside in the parking lot. Already planned for Long Beach is the new event of coastal rowing as well as marathon swimming. Venice Beach will also be the starting location for the marathon and cycling road courses. The course layouts and finishing sites for both events will be announced later. Boxing returns to the Olympic program with preliminary matches at the Peacock Theater across from Arena, which will host the final stages in downtown LA. Weightlifting also will be at Peacock, while artistic gymnastics and trampoline will be in Arena. Volleyball will be at Honda Center in Anaheim, about 27 miles from downtown Los Angeles. The city of Carson will host archery at Dignity Health Sports Park after the Rugby Sevens tournament. Shotgun shooting will be in South El Monte, about 14 miles from downtown LA. Equestrian is set for Santa Anita racetrack in suburban Arcadia, which hosted the sport during the 1984 Los Angeles Games. Rhythmic gymnastics will be at Galen Center on the University of Southern California campus, along with badminton. The Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area in the San Fernando Valley north of downtown LA will host 3×3 basketball, as well as modern pentathlon, BMX freestyle, BMX racing, skateboarding and skateboarding street. The updated plan was announced after being approved last week by the International Olympic Committee's executive board. Still to come is an updated Paralympic venue plan.
