Sweden – Shot put record holder Sarah Mitton secured second place at the Diamond League track and field event in Stockholm, Sweden, recently. Mitton’s best throw of the event went for 19.98 metres, just behind the distance of 20.00m of American Chase Jackson who secured first. Currently the women’s shot put world No. 2, Mitton placed second in Suzhou, China …
Morocco – Morocco has secured the coveted hosting rights for the 2030 FIFA World Cup in a momentous victory for the country’s football. Morocco’s successful bid was a joint effort with neighbouring Spain and Portugal. The first three matches will also be held in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay to mark the 100-year anniversary of the tournament, means the World Cup …
SYDNEY – In the biggest shock Women’s World Cup, two-time champion Germany was eliminated and second lowest-ranked team in the tournament, Morocco, advanced to the knockout stage. Colombia also advanced as Group H winner. Earlier, Jamaica eliminated another favourite, Brazil, to advance to the round of 16, along with South Africa that pipped Italy.
