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Otago Daily Times
an hour ago
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Students striving for solo success
This is part two of the Otago Secondary Schools Sports Association series profiling Otago students who compete in individual sports. In this edition, we highlight a new group of talented individuals, each with their own journey and motivation behind their success. Trinity Catholic College Izabella Luna Christofoletti (15) Sport: Jiu jitsu. Highlight: Training and competitions, including the King of the South regional competition. My highlight was fighting people taller or bigger than me and actually being able to beat them in the first fight and the final round. I have won two golds and two silvers in my last competitions and have been competing against bigger and taller people than me with better physical and technical strengths. Training: Monday to Thursday, sometimes Fridays if competition classes. Sporting dream: To become a professional. Motivation: To strive to be better at the sport and become a great fighter in the future. Blue Mountain College Dylan Rawcliffe (14) Sport: Speedway. Highlight: Winning my first title recently at Riverside Speedway in Invercargill. Training: It's more doing prep work on your car, which I do all myself, checking tyre pressure and set-up etc. Motivation: I grew up watching my dad do speedway, so I wanted to do it as well. I really want to go to the NZ Titles in Ashburton next year, so I need to be able to qualify. Dream: Going to America to race sprint cars in the International class. Logan Park High School Levi Milner (14) Sports: Athletics and volleyball. Highlight: Winning the 200m final at Otago championships in 2025. Training: I train with the Hill City Athletics Club. During athletics season I train 2-3 nights a week with the club. We have club night once a week and I have long jump and high jump training two other nights. I also play other sports, football and volleyball, and training for them also keeps me fit for athletics. Dream: To play volleyball at a professional level or to race at a national level for athletics. Motivation: Every time I lose, it makes me want to race more and more to get better — it's a challenge. Columba College Elizabeth Dearden (16) Sport: Diving. Highlight: Getting to compete internationally in the 2025 Dubai International Aquatics Championships against competitors from five other countries, including the Russian Olympic team, where I was able to place fifth and sixth in my events (1m and 3m springboard). Another highlight was winning three medals at the New Zealand championships this year, coming first in the 1m event, first in the mixed synchronised diving event with my longtime diving partner Archie Vorgers, and third in the 3m event. Training: My squad trains with two-hour pool sessions on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, where we work on strength training, perfecting and maintaining skills, as well as learning more difficult dives. On Thursdays and Saturdays we have group weight training in the gym to strengthen our dives, as well as personal gym sessions on other days to work on individual skills. Dreams: To continue training and competing to the best of my ability, and to hopefully compete in more international competitions such as the World University Games. I would like diving to allow me to travel around the world, and connect with others who share my passion. Motivation: I am most motivated by the friends I have made in my squad who encourage me to be better, and have supported me through all the ups and downs of diving. I am also highly motivated by my aspirations of further international competitions where I can compete to a high standard, potentially even at the world junior competitions or the World University Games. Finally, I want to be a role model to the younger divers that I coach, and encourage them to do their best and see where diving can take them. Cromwell College Levi Casey (12) Sport: Squash. Highlight: Winning Oceania junior championships. Training: Three to five days of training a week (solo sessions). Dream: Play professionally and play in the top 10 in the world. Motivation: Watching Paul Coll from New Zealand play at all the big PSA events, seeing how much he's achieved and wondering if I could do the same. Mount Aspiring College Eva Small (15) Sport: Freeride skiing and mountain biking. Highlight: Competing at the freeride junior world championships earlier this year. Training: Participating in team sports really helps me to keep fit. I go for runs quite a bit because it helps me with both sports. Dream: To compete in the Freeride World Tour one day, competing with friends and travelling the world at the same time. For mountain biking, it would be really cool to go to the junior downhill world cup. Motivation: I love the challenge of freeride skiing. Each run is an opportunity to improve my skills, whether it's dialing in my technique or gaining confidence in tricks. In Wānaka, the community for mountain biking and skiing is so good. There are always people to push you, and I can still enjoy the sports without being too serious. Queen's High School Eve Kelleher (15) Sports: Triathlon, cross-country, athletics, cycling, duathlon. Highlight so far: Second place at the New Zealand secondary schools triathlon, competing in Nelson at the South Island secondary schools athletics with personal bests in 3000m (first), 2km steeplechase (third) and 4x400m relay (first) and finishing third in 1500m, and finishing fourth in the three-day Tour of Southland event. Training: Swimming three mornings a week, two netball trainings and a game, two running speed sets, a morning bike, an easy run and either a long ride or a cycling race on a Sunday. Dream: To some day represent New Zealand for triathlon and hopefully go to a world championships event, or maybe even the Olympics. I would love to train overseas when I am older. Motivation: I love training hard and competing. I want to do well and be the best I possibly can be in all the sports that I compete in. I know this requires hard work and dedication, but training with like-minded friends makes it enjoyable. My parents also encourage me and are always willing to travel all over New Zealand to help me achieve my sporting goals. My main inspiration is my cousin Anika Thompson. She represents Ireland in athletics and has just recently become the European under-23 champion in the 10km and came third in the 5km. Otago Boys' High School Henry Hodgson (16) Sports: Orienteering and triathlon. Highlight: Fourth in the New Zealand orienteering sprint distance championships. Training: I swim five times, bike three times and run three times per week. Dream: Getting selected for the New Zealand team for the junior world orienteering championship. Motivation: With orienteering, I am keen to explore new territory, always wanting to make no mistakes. With triathlon, I have to get up early to swim, and am motivated to do this by my determination to do well in all of my races. Jonty Smith (17) Sport: Golf. Highlight: Senior A pennants for Balmacewen B52s, captain of OBHS golf team. Training: Personalised golf training plan seven days a week. Dream: To be selected for US college golf or play for Otago at the interprovincial championships. Motivation: My motivation comes from the people who support me like my family and people around the golf club, and wanting to achieve my goals. Noah Kitto (16) Sport: Saloons racing. Highlight: Winning Zealand speedway competitor of the year. Training: Practice runs at Waldronville. Dream: Winning a national title in the streetstocks competition. Motivation: Being the best I possibly can be, and improving my results in each competition.
India Today
an hour ago
- Politics
- India Today
School assembly news headlines today- July 23: Top national, sports and world news curated for you
Here is the school assembly news update for July 23, 2025. It covers important national, international, and sports events to help students stay informed and develop a daily news-reading habit. On July 23, 2025, many school students are preparing to present the news during their morning assembly. This daily routine helps them stay informed about major events in India and across the world, while also boosting their public speaking confidence. To support their efforts, here are 10 important headlines covering national, international, and sports news. National News Inspection finds no issues in Fuel Switch Systems of Boeing fleet, says Air India Air India completed precautionary inspections on the Fuel Control Switch locking mechanism for all Boeing 787 and 737 aircraft, finding no issues. Arunachal to get India's first fully indigenous 50-kw geothermal power plant The project will be completed at a cost of over Rs 10 crore, funded by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Grounded British fighter jet F-35 B flies back from Kerala after completing maintenance The British Royal Navy F-35B Lightning fighter jet, which made an emergency landing at the international airport over a month ago and parked since then, has flown back. Bihar 1st state to have less than 1,200 voters per polling station Bihar has become the first state in India where each polling station now serves fewer than 1,200 voters. To make this possible, 12,817 new polling stations were added. Earlier, the maximum number of voters per station was 1,500, but this limit was reduced to 1,200 under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. World News Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Russia's Kamchatka region, EMSC says A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 hit off the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). "Will crush your economy": US Senator's big "Russia" warning for India, China A US Senator has warned that President Donald Trump will impose steep tariffs on Moscow's trading partners, including India and China,if they don't stop buying Russian oil amid Russia's war in Ukraine. Bangladesh jet had crashed into school due to 'mechanical fault' A training jet from Bangladesh's air force crashed into Milestone School and College in Dhaka due to a mechanical problem shortly after takeoff. This is the worst air accident in the country in many years. At least 27 people lost their lives and more than 170 were injured in the incident. Sports News India-England fourth Test match begins today at Manchester An injury-plagued India take on a reinvigorated England with the hosts leading the Test series 2-1 Mentalist Suhani Shah becomes first Indian to win award at 'Oscars of Magic' Mentalist Suhani Shah has made history by becoming the first Indian to win an award at the International Federation of Magic Societies, known as the 'Oscars of Magic'. Delhi govt hikes cash award for Olympic medal winners Delhi Minister Ashish Sood has announced an increase in cash prizes for Olympic winners. According to the new policy, gold medal winners will receive Rs 7 crore, silver medal winners Rs 5 crore, and bronze medal winners Rs 3 crore. In addition, gold and silver medallists will be offered Group A government jobs, while bronze medallists will be eligible for Group B jobs. Students are advised to keep checking this page for the latest updates.
The Hindu
5 hours ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Bangladesh Air Force jet crash: U-20 Women's team dedicates SAFF win to victims
Bangladesh Under-20 captain Afeida Khandaker and head coach Peter Butler dedicated their SAFF U-20 Women's Championship 2025 triumph to those who lost their lives in the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force jet crash. Bangladesh beat Nepal 4-0 on Monday in a decisive fixture at the Bashundhara Kings Arena in Dhaka to retain its title. Earlier in the day, an F-7 BGI aircraft — a training fighter jet manufactured in China — experienced a 'mechanical fault' moments after takeoff and crashed into the two-storey building of Milestone School and College at Diabari in Dhaka's Uttara area. Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus's special adviser, Saidur Rahman, told reporters that 27 people had lost their lives in this tragic incident. In the post-match interview, Afeida and Butler paid their respects to the deceased. 'When we stepped on to the pitch, we knew that we were going to play for those who had passed away,' Afeida told reporters. 'Firstly, we want to pay respect to the deceased. It's really not exciting to be celebrating at a time like this. My condolences and prayers go out to those affected by this tragic incident,' Butler added. (With inputs from PTI)
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Time of India
British F-35B stuck in Thiruvananthapuram: Stranded UK fighter jet finally departs Kerala after month-long stay
NEW DELHI: The British F-35B Lightning fighter jet that made an emergency landing in Kerala over a month ago has finally taken off. The Royal Navy aircraft, part of the UK's HMS Prince of Wales carrier fleet, had remained grounded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport since June 14 due to a hydraulic fault. — ANI (@ANI) The £85 million stealth jet was undergoing repairs by a UK technical team and had been moved to the Air India hangar during the monsoon-soaked downtime. With repairs now complete, the jet was rolled out of the hangar and flew back on Tuesday. The Indian Air Force assisted during the landing and refuelling. Meanwhile, the aircraft's extended stay sparked a wave of memes on social media, with Kerala Tourism leading the trend by joking, 'Kerala, the destination you'll never want to leave.' The maintenance crew will return separately, news agency PTI reported:
Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Hulk Hogan's Real American Freestyle league events to be streamed by Fox Nation
Hulk Hogan has seen the rights to stream Real American Freestyle league events snapped up by Fox Nation. The 71-year-old wrestling veteran, born Terry Bollea, started the group with co-founders Eric Bischoff, 69, and 38-year-old Chad Bronstein, and subscription platform Fox Nation will stream the league's inaugural event, RAF01, on 30 August from the Wolstein Center in Cleveland. The streaming deal also includes the league's second event, scheduled to take place later in the year. Chad, who is CEO of Real American Freestyle, said in a statement: 'This partnership with Fox Nation will create a platform the athletes deserve and bring freestyle wrestling to our fans at home.' Fox Nation described the events as an 'exhilarating experience, packed with action and an immersive show atmosphere'. RAF's commentary team will include Olympic gold medallist Kurt Angle, 55, former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen, 47, and 35-year-old freestyle world champion Bubba Jenkins. The RAF01 match card includes Bo Nickal, 28, vs Jacob Cardenas, 24, Yianni Diakomihalis, 25, vs Bajrang Punia, 30, Darrion Caldwell, 36, vs Real Woods, 24, Austin Gomez, 27, vs Lance Palmer, 35, Kennedy Blades, 21, vs Alejandra Rivera, 26, and Sarah Hildebrandt, 31, vs 23-year-old Zeltzin Hernandez. It comes after Hulk underwent neck surgery in May. The brawler, who has openly discussed his extensive history of surgeries, recently told WWE star Logan Paul he has undergone at least 25 operations between 2014 and 2024. On Jake's podcast 'Impaulsive,' he said: ''I've had 10 back surgeries. Both knees and both hips replaced, shoulders – everything.' Hulk began his wrestling career in 1977 and achieved global fame in the 1980s with the World Wrestling Federation. He won the WWF Championship six times, with his longest reign lasting a record 1,474 days. Hulk also secured the WCW World Heavyweight Championship six times, holding the title for a cumulative 1,177 days, the longest in WCW history. His match against André the Giant at WrestleMania III in 1987 is iconic, where he famously body-slammed the 520-pound Giant before a crowd of over 90,000 fans. The wrestler played a pivotal role in the formation of the New World Order (nWo) in WCW, revolutionising wrestling storylines. Hulk was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice – first as an individual in 2005 and later as a member of the nWo in 2020.
