FIFA, the world’s governing body for soccer, has confirmed that it is currently investigating a complaint of alleged misconduct involving the Zambia Women’s National team at the Women’s World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand.
Sara Khadem, a 25-year-old Iranian chess player, has been conceded Spanish citizenship following her striking choice to contend without a hijab, opposing Iran’s strict Islamic clothing standards.
Sachin Khilari has carved his name in the records of sports history by getting a gold medal in the Men’s Shot Put F46 event at the Para Athletics World Championships.
Gino Mäder was a 26-year-old Swiss road cyclist who rode for the Bahrain Victorious team. He tragically died after crashing into a ravine during the Tour de Suisse on June 15, 2023. The incident occurred during the fifth stage of the race on the descent of the Albula Pass.
Patrick Gasienica, a 24-year-old Olympic ski jumper from the United States. Patrick Gasienica was involved in a motorcycle accident in Bull Valley, Illinois, on Monday night and was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Arcangelo, ridden by jockey Javier Castellano, won the 155th Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park, marking the first time a female horse trainer, Jena Antonucci, has won a race in the Triple Crown. Antonucci is the 11th woman to train a contender for the Belmont in the race’s history.
The Iron Sheik, whose real name was Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri passed away at 81, he was a legendary professional wrestler who gained fame in the 1980s, particularly for his rivalries with Hulk Hogan and Sgt. Slaughter.
Lionel Messi will join Major League Soccer (MLS) side Inter Miami after leaving Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Messi, 35, had the option to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal but ultimately chose to go to the United States.
The Singapore Turf Club, the country’s only racecourse, has announced that it will hold its final meeting next year, bringing an end to the more than 180-year history of horse racing in Singapore.
Faith Kipyegon, a Kenyan athlete and two-time Olympic champion, shattered the women’s 1,500-meter world record at the Florence Diamond League meeting on June 2, 2023. Faith Kipyegon completed the race in an astonishing time of 3 minutes, 49.11 seconds.
