Author: Nifemi Filani

[ad_1] The launch of the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® (UCS) Project in South Africa marked a historic moment in the nation’s journey towards fostering inclusivity and acceptance. On February 29, 2024, in Johannesburg, the launch ceremony was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including His Excellency Mahash Saeed Alhameli, the UAE Ambassador to South Africa, Minister of Social Development Ms. Lindiwe Zulu, Dr. Mathews Phosa, Chairperson of Special Olympics South Africa, and Mr. Charles Nyambe, President and Managing Director of the Special Olympics Africa region.The UCS program, aimed at promoting social inclusion, brings together young individuals with and without intellectual disabilities…

[ad_1] The idea behind this weekend’s showcase card was to position Vergil Ortiz Jr. for a title shot. That plan is still in play, even if for a manufactured title and the latest broken promise from the WBA. Approval was granted for an interim WBA 154-pound title to be at stake Ortiz’s announced clash versus Sydney’s Tim Tszyu. The unbeaten knockout artist still has to beat Thomas Dulorme this weekend and escape unscathed to preserve the mouthwatering matchup. Assuming the bout goes chalk, Ortiz (20-0, 20 knockouts) and Tszyu (24-1, 17 KOs) will then meet as part of a stacked…

[ad_1] A man who ran the length of Africa has completed his latest challenge – running the London Marathon.After complications with visas, health scares, geopolitical issues and an armed robbery, Russell Cook, nicknamed “Hardest Geezer”, crossed the finish line of his Africa challenge in Tunisia on 7 April after 352 days.The 27-year-old, from Worthing, West Sussex, has raised more than £960,000 ($1.18m) for charity.Two weeks after finishing the mammoth challenge, Mr Cook helped to pace younger participants at the London Marathon. [ad_2]

[ad_1] It was officially announced that Philadelphia 76ers guard, Tyrese Maxey, won the Most Improved Player of the Year for this season. Maxey solidified himself as the 76ers’ second star this year alongside Joel Embiid. He made his first All-Star appearance and was also thrust into a leadership role for the team once Embiid went down with a knee injury in January. “It feels great,” Maxey said on the TNT broadcast where the award was announced. “Somebody like myself, who prides myself on putting in a lot of work and outworking people and finding ways to get one percent better…

[ad_1] Mike Maignan, the 28-year-old goalkeeper for AC Milan, is a target for Chelsea in the summer transfer window.Chelsea are looking to strengthen the goalkeeping position in the summer transfer window, and they have their sights set on AC Milan’s Maignan, according to a report from Fichajes.The Blues believe the French international, who is among the finest shot-stoppers in the world, could prove essential as they aim to come back to the top of English football.Maignan has been a reliable player for Milan throughout the years and was instrumental during their Serie A winning season.He has played in 42 games…

[ad_1] All the fights for the Riyadh Season: Gervonta Davis Vs Frank Martin card on Saturday 15th June 2024. With betting odds, start time, date, fight card, and information on how to watch. Event: Gervonta Davis Vs Frank Martin Date: Sat, June 15, 2024 Location: MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas Broadcast: PBC PPV on Prime Video in US. UK TBA Gervonta Davis Vs Frank Martin: Full Fight Card Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin: Lightweight Title Fight David Benavidez vs Oleksandr Gvozdyk: WBC Light Heavyweight *Fight card, bout order, and number of fights are subject to change Start date and…

[ad_1] Kennet Lefkovic Without saying a word, Kennet Lefkovic has been sending an important message about the power and abilities of people with intellectual disabilities—whether it’s on the bike track, marathon route or out on the open water. He’s been an impressive and hard-working athlete for years. But now, with an IRONMAN 70.3 and a full 140.6-mile IRONMAN under his belt, Kennet has soared as one of several Special Olympics athletes with autism who’ve been breaking barriers in endurance sports. And—though Special Olympics celebrates athletes with autism every day—this is World Autism Month. So let’s shine a light on these awesome achievers…

[ad_1] EDDIE HEARN believes Israil Madrimov is the best super-welterweight in the world but understands his fighter is facing a “genius” in Terence Crawford. Madrimov, 10-0-1 (7), makes the first defence of his WBA world title against Crawford outdoors at the BMO Stadium on August 3. The card marks the first of its kind for Riyadh Season in America and has brought together a number of promoters which has enabled Andy Ruiz, Jarrell Miller, David Morrell, Andy Cruz, Tim Tszyu, Vergil Ortiz Jr and Isaac Cruz to fight on the same show. The headline fight will see pound-for-pound number one…

[ad_1] The big performances and leading results feature in our round-up From my personal experience, this was my 41st consecutive London Marathon and I achieved my 49th consecutive year of marathoning, but it went so badly it might be the last as I was just outside the necessary Good for Age qualifying time. However, if this was my last it was a great one to go out on. Windy weather made the fast times even more remarkable and a record 50,000 plus finishers, together with fantastic atmosphere, crowd support, record charity income and great British performances made it one of…

[ad_1] Naz Reid has been named the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year. Reid finished with 352 points, ahead of Malik Monk with 342 points. Reid received 45 first place votes, while Monk had 43. Reid and Monk each had 39 second place votes and 10 third place votes. Bobby Portis Jr., Norman Powell and Bogdan Bogdanovic round out the top-5. In his fifth NBA season, Reid established himself as the top reserve man in the league, appearing in a career-high 81 games, averaging career-highs across the board, including 13.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. He…