Politics

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phogat

Phogat lashes out at PT Usha; accuses IOA President…

The popular Indian wre­stler, Vinesh, has sparked a de­bate with open criticism of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Pre­sident, PT Usha. Phogat issued a bold stateme­nt claiming Usha's involvement in political games right be­fore the Paris Olympics 2024. This has certainly caught the­ attention of many in the Indian sports world. Background of the Conflict Known in Indian wrestling, Vine­sh is an advocate for athletes. Proactive­ with her opinions, the wrestling star spe­aks about athlete rights and sports administration reforms. With the­ Paris
Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi Breaks Silence on Hong Kong Absence

Amidst speculation surrounding his absence from a recent Inter Miami friendly in Hong Kong, Lionel Messi took to one of China's largest social media platforms to address the controversy. Chinese state media, Hong Kong politicians, and fans expressed disappointment when Messi appeared in a friendly match in Tokyo just three days later. As a result, Hangzhou and Beijing announced their decision not to host Argentina games scheduled for March, further escalating the situation. In an effort to clarify the circumstances, Lionel Messireleased a

Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing to focus on political…

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has announced his retirement from the sport to focus on his political career. The multi-division world champion, who is a senator in his native Philippines, has already announced his intention to run for president in the country's 2022 elections. The 42-year-old's final fight was a defeat by Cuba's Yordenis Ugas in Las Vegas last month. "I just heard the final bell. Boxing is over," said Pacquiao. In a video posted on social media, Pacquiao described retiring as the "hardest