PARIS – The 2024 Paris Olympic Games’ flame will pass through 400 towns over 68 days before the cauldron is lit. It will go through 64 departments that also includes five overseas. About 10,000 people will participate in the torch relay for Games that will run from July 26-August 11, followed by the Paralympics from August 28-September 8. The flame for …
GATINEAU – The Government of Canada is committed to building stronger and healthier communities across the country. Sport plays an important role in building self-esteem and leadership skills, while allowing Canadians to thrive physically, emotionally and socially. Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announced today that …
Riyadh – Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has been recognised by the Guinness World Records for his remarkable achievement in soccer. Currently playing for the Saudi club Al-Nassr, he earned 200 international caps during Portugal’s Euro 2024 Qualifiers match against Iceland recently. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappé broke the French goal scoring record with his 54th goal of the season in France’s 1-0 …
Netherlands – Former Netherlands striker and current Spartak Moscow forward, Quincy Promes, 31, has been given 18-month imprisonment for allegedly stabbing his cousin during a family gathering in July 2020. He was found guilty of assault by a Dutch court. As he now lives in Russia, so he did not attend the court hearing.
Austria – Two football matches being held in Austria were abandoned due to allegations of racial abuse towards players. The New Zealand vs Qatar friendly and the Republic of Ireland Under-21s vs Kuwait Under-22s matches were cut short due to the issue of racism in the sport.
Ottawa – Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz is given three-place grid penalty at the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix. He allegedly obstructing Alpine’s Pierre Gasly during the qualifying session. He was qualifying in eighth position, but will now start the race in the 11th place.
Investing in sport tourism and enhancing local cricket amenities BRAMPTON – At its meeting yesterday, City Council approved additional enhancements to Brampton’s cricket infrastructure supporting the local sport’s continued growth and the City’s vision of being the “Cricket Capital of North America”. Newly approved enhancements for cricket facilities across Brampton, include: · Kwality Sweets Cricket Pitch at Andew McCandless Park …
France – Fifa has reached groundbreaking agreement with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to televise the highly anticipated 2023 Women’s World Cup across 34 European countries. The organisations has resolved the recent dispute with broadcasters in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK, ensuring fans in these “Big Five” nations do not experience a blackout during the tournament, taking place …
ORLANDO (AP) – Olympic champion sprinter Tori Bowie died from complications of childbirth, according to an autopsy report. Bowie, who won three medals at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, was found dead last month. She was 32. The report from the office of the medical examiner in Orlando, Florida, said Bowie was estimated to be eight months pregnant and …
Ottawa – Ottawa Senators will be owned by a group led by Toronto businessman Michael Andlauer. Senators Sports and Entertainment has entered into an agreement to sell 90 per cent of the club to that entity. Andlauer’s group includes key local partners, including Farm Boy partner and special advisor Jeff York and owners of Claridge Homes, the Malhotra family.
