Kazakh race walker’s Asian Games gold stripped
Kazakh race walker Yasmina Toxanbayeva's Asian Games gold medal has been annulled following disqualification from the women's marathon event for wearing unsanctioned shoes. Toxanbayeva crossed first in the event on Sunday in three hours, 22 minutes and 20 seconds, nearly four minutes ahead of China's runner-up Danzengquzong, but the results remained provisional pending a protest. […]
Messi scores but Miami suffer Columbus defeat
Lionel Messi leaves the field after Inter Miami’s costly defeat to Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer. Photo: AFP LOS ANGELES: Lionel Messi scored a brilliant equalizer but could not prevent Inter Miami suffering a costly 2-1 defeat to Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer on Sunday. Argentina superstar Messi curled in a superb free-kick […]
Early winter chill grips Shangla district
A noticeable change in weather has gripped Shangla during the final week of September, signalling the early arrival of winter conditions across the district. In the upper mountainous regions, the intensity of cold has begun to rise sharply, prompting residents to prepare their homes for the colder months ahead. Following recent spells of rain and […]