Tuesday, 14 January 2025 1956 Olympic high jump silver medallist Thelma Hopkins, who won Empire Games gold for Northern Ireland and held the world record, dies aged 88.
PM Narendra Modi urged Indians to reduce their monthly edible oil consumption by 10% to combat obesity, highlighting its role in causing health issues. He shared.. IndiaTimes
Olympic stars Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Georgia Hunter Bell will compete for British titles at the UK Athletics Indoor Championships in Birmingham. BBC Sport
Geraint Thomas has announced he will retire from cycling at the end of the season. The 38-year-old is a former Olympic champion and became the first Welshman to win the Tour de France in 2018. Thomas says he would love to help his Ineos Grenadier teammates and “go for a stage myself” at this summer’s Tour. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Unnathi Aiyappa Bolland, a young sprinting sensation from Karnataka, is making waves in Indian athletics. A journalism student at Reva University, she competes in the 100m hurdles, 200m, and 400m hurdles. The Asian U20 Championships bronze medallist recently clinched silver in the 200m women’s race at the National Games 2025. Daughter of former Indian quarter-miler BP Aiyappa and two-time Olympic heptathlete Pramila Aiyappa, Unnathi carries forward a proud sporting legacy. In this exclusive interview, she opens up about her journey, achievements, and future goals, alongside her father and coach, Aiyappa Bolland.
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A man shot in Northern Ireland has been denied permission on anti-terrorism grounds to travel to Scotland for surgery, his solicitor has said. Sky News
Northern Ireland's first minister will not attend the White House for its traditional St Patrick's Day celebration in protest at the US stance on Gaza. Sky News