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Wales Online
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey confirmed as Strictly Come Dancing contestant
BBC Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey confirmed as Strictly Come Dancing contestant The first celebrity contestant for the new series of BBC Strictly Come Dancing has been confirmed as former sprinter and Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey Harry Aikines-Aryeetey has been confirmed as the first celebrity taking part in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing Harry Aikines-Aryeetey has been confirmed as the first celebrity taking part in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. In a surprise announcement that saw him prank CBBC Newsround viewers on Monday (August 11) morning. Drawing on his reputation as a star of Gladiators: Epic Pranks, Harry appeared live in the Newsround studio disguised as "world-famous choreographer Nicky Trott", there to discuss his recent work on a scientific study into the benefits of dancing every day. His disguise failed to fool Newsround presenter Jenny Lawrence though, who quickly sussed out who she was really speaking to. Harry then revealed the real reason he was there: to announce to the world he's taking part in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing, reports Edinburgh Live. Harry's an Olympian, multi gold medal-winning Team GB sprinter (Image: BBC) Strictly Come Dancing drops 2025 lineup announcement as fans say same thing READ MORE: Harry's an Olympian, multi gold medal-winning Team GB sprinter, and star of Gladiators. As a sprinter he has competed at the highest level in the UK since his youth, becoming the first athlete to win gold medals at both 100 and 200 metres at the World Youth Championships, and winning the 2005 BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award aged 17. The Olympian took part on Celebrity Masterchef (Image: BBC) Harry has gone on to claim gold in the 4x100m relay at the European Championships and at the Commonwealth Games. He has competed in two Olympic games and is a three-time European Champion and two-time Commonwealth Champion. In 2023, Harry was unveiled as Nitro in the hit BBC series Gladiators, and he took part in last year's Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special partnered with Nancy Xu. Upon confirming his participation in Strictly Come Dancing, Harry expressed: "After the Christmas Special, it was so nice I just had to do it twice!". Harry took part in the Strictly Christmas Special last year with Nancy Xu (Image: BBC Studios/Guy Levy) "I'm so excited to be part of the Strictly family this series and I'm ready to give it all I've got. Article continues below "I'll be bringing tons of energy to light up the dance floor. Let's hope I'm as quick picking up the routines as I am on the track." The names of the next three celebrity contestants joining the new series of Strictly will be unveiled live on The One Show tonight at 7pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this September
Edinburgh Live
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
First Strictly Come Dancing contestant confirmed ahead of 2025 series
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Harry Aikines-Aryeetey has been confirmed as the first celebrity taking part in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. In a surprise announcement that saw him prank CBBC Newsround viewers on Monday (August 11) morning. Flexing his reputation as a star of Gladiators: Epic Pranks, Harry appeared live in the Newsround studio disguised as 'world-famous choreographer Nicky Trott', there to talk about his recent work on a scientific study into the benefits of dancing every day. His disguise was not enough to fool Newsround presenter Jenny Lawrence though, who quickly rumbled who she was really talking to. Harry then gave the real reason he was there: to tell the world he's taking part in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. (Image: BBC Studios/Guy Levy) Harry's an Olympian, multi gold medal-winning Team GB sprinter, and star of Gladiators. As a sprinter he has competed at the highest level in the UK since his youth, becoming the first athlete to win gold medals at both 100 and 200 metres at the World Youth Championships, and winning the 2005 BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award aged 17. Harry has gone on to win gold in the 4x100m relay at the European Championships and at the Commonwealth Games. He has competed in two Olympic games and is a three-time European Champion and two-time Commonwealth Champion. (Image: BBC) In 2023, Harry was unveiled as Nitro in the hit BBC series Gladiators, and he took part in last year's Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special partnered with Nancy Xu. On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Harry said: "After the Christmas Special, it was so nice I just had to do it twice! "I'm so excited to be part of the Strictly family this series and I'm ready to give it all I've got. "I'll be bringing tons of energy to light up the dance floor. Let's hope I'm as quick picking up the routines as I am on the track." The next three celebrity contestants joining the new series of Strictly will be announced live on The One Show tonight at 7pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Gulf Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- Gulf Today
8 athletes to represent UAE at World Games
The UAE is gearing up to participate in the 12th edition of the World Games, scheduled to take place in Chengdu, China, from August 7th to 17. The UAE will be represented by a delegation of eight male and female athletes, competing across three disciplines: jiu-jitsu, muaythai, and triathlon. The national jiu-jitsu team includes six athletes: Mohammed Al Suwaidi (69 kg), Mahdi Al Awlaki (77 kg), Saeed Al Kubaisi (85 kg), Asma Al Hosani (52 kg), Shamsa Al Amri (57 kg), and Shamma Al Kalbani (63 kg). At just 19 years old, Asma has already made history for the UAE. In 2023, she became the first Emirati woman to win a gold medal in martial arts at the Asian Games, claiming victory in the women's 52kg jiu-jitsu event in Hangzhou, China. Born in Abu Dhabi, Asma began training in jiu-jitsu at the age of 11 through a school program and joined the national team by 2016. She was balancing a demanding training schedule with her studies in mechanical engineering at Khalifa University. Prior to her Asian Games success, Asma secured the 52 kg title at the JJIF World Youth Championships, where she defeated fellow Emirati and teammate Shamsa Al Ameri in the final. In addition, Maryam Al Shamsi will represent the UAE in the triathlon competitions, while Mohammed Touizi will compete in muaythai. To ensure optimal preparation, the Technical and Sports Affairs Department at the UAE National Olympic Committee recently conducted a joint virtual meeting with the participating sports federations. The meeting focused on finalizing logistical and technical preparations ahead of the global event, which is expected to bring together over 5,000 athletes from 118 countries, competing in 34 sports disciplines. The World Games is a prestigious multi-sport event held every four years and organized by the International World Games Association (IWGA)—an organization recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The IWGA comprises 40 international sports federations, each contributing to a unique and diverse sporting program beyond the Olympic Games. Since the UAE's debut at the 8th edition of the World Games in 2009 in Taiwan where Mohamed Shehab secured a bronze medal in snooker, the country has earned a total of 12 medals in the event's history. Faisal Al Ketbi, a member of the national jiu-jitsu team, won both gold and silver medals in the 10th edition held in Poland in 2017. The national air sports team also added a bronze medal in the mixed category of parachuting at the same edition. The UAE's best-ever performance came in the previous edition in 2022, held in Birmingham, United States, where the delegation secured a record eight medals: two gold, one silver, and five bronze. The medals came in jiu-jitsu, muaythai, and freefall parachuting. Following the 11th edition in Birmingham, the UAE rose 10 places in the all-time World Games medals table to 56th place out of 101 participating countries.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Divyanshi Bhowmick tops Chinese challenge for TT title
Divyanshi Bhowmick (Pic credit: SAI) KOLKATA: Divyanshi Bhowmick continued her rise in world table tennis by clinching the under-15 girls' singles title at the 29th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships in Tashkent on Tuesday. The win ensured the youngster a direct berth in the World Youth Championships to be held in Romania in Nov. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Divyanshi's triumph marked a watershed moment for Indian table tennis. Her victory not only ended a 36-year drought for India in the U-15 girls' (cadet) singles event at the Asian Youth Championships, but also made her the first Indian to win an Asian championship across in 21 years. It was a strong show by second seed Bhowmick, who got past three Chinese opponents in back-to-back matches. In the final, 15-year-old Bhowmick overpowered third seeded China's Zhu Qihui 4-2 (13-11, 11-8, 8-11, 12-10, 9-11, 11-8). In the semifinals, Bhowmick had to fight hard to overcome China's Liu Ziling 4-3 (10-12, 11-9, 11-6, 10-12, 11-9, 5-11, 11-9) while in the quarters, she prevailed over another Chinese Huize Yang 3-1. It has been a steady rise for Bhowmick, who started playing the game in 2020. It was during the lockdown period that Bhowmick developed a love for TT while playing against her dad and sister at their home in Mumbai. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
News18
01-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Divyanshi Bhowmick Creates History, Becomes First Paddler To This Incredible Feat
Last Updated: Divyanshi Bhowmick has made history by winning the U15 girls singles title at the Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships. Young Divyanshi Bhowmick made history by becoming the first Indian in over three decades to win the U15 girls singles title at the Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships. Divyanshi beat China's Zhu Qihi 4-2 in a high-pressure final, capping a brilliant run that included wins against three Chinese paddlers, an unprecedented feat in Indian youth table tennis. With this victory over Qihi, Divyanshi, who was seeded second, bagged a spot in the World Youth Championships as well. The tournament is scheduled to be played in November. Divyanshi's standout moment came in the semis, where she edged past China's Liu Ziling in a thrilling seven-game battle to keep India's gold medal hopes alive. Divyanshi was named the Best Women's Player at the Table Tennis Super League Maharashtra in April. India wrapped up its campaign in Tashkent with one gold, one silver and two bronze medals. (With PTI Inputs)
