Olympic gold medallist becomes fourth Cambridge rower to be barred from this year's Boat Race
Thursday, 20 March 2025 Olympic gold medallist Tom Ford has become the fourth rower to be barred from competing for Cambridge at this year's Boat Race - as a row over eligibility criteria threatens to overshadow the historic event.
IOC President Kirsty Coventry opposes banning athletes over armed conflicts, signaling a shift in Olympic policy. She plans to discuss Russia’s return to competition, emphasizing a case-by-case approach. Coventry, the first African woman to lead the IOC, will form a task force to guide sports...
Water Minister Emma Hardy has acknowledged ongoing concerns about water quality as the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race takes place. She highlighted government action so far, including the Thames Tideway super sewer, but said more progress is needed. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Varanasi, criticized opposition parties for prioritizing family interests over public service, emphasizing.. IndiaTimes
The Olympics are really pushing gender equality when the Games come to Los Angeles ... with the organization announcing men and women will compete together in.. TMZ.com
Olympic gold medallist rower Sir Steve Redgrave has handed a letter to the environment secretary Steve Reed to share his and young people's concerns about "effluent being put into the rivers, and how dirty and vile they are". Head of Communities at River Action Erica Popplewell says she feels "encouraged" that the government has banned bonuses for pollutant water bosses, but wants to see further action. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
In this episode of Changemakers of Uzbekistan, we meet Diyora Keldiyorova, the Olympic judo champion whose historic gold medal win is transforming the perception of women in sports.
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Sir Keir Starmer visited a Halfords repair shop in Cambridge with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander to see the damage caused by potholes to vehicles. The prime minister warned councils to prove they're tackling the issue or risk losing funding. An additional £4.8 billion will be allocated to roadworks, with councils required to publish progress reports, or face losing 25% of their funding boost. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Lady Gaga announces The Mayhem Ball tour across North America and Europe. The upcoming arena tour, her first since 2018, is set to kick off in July and travel across the United States and Europe..
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