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The Citizen
21 hours ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Carletonville MMA fighters shine at National Championships in Durban
Fighters from the Fight St MMA Club in Carletonville made their hometown proud by securing multiple medals at the Mixed Martial Arts South Africa (MMASA) National Championships, held from June 13 to 15 at the DLI Hall in Greyville, Durban. Carletonville fighters dominate at MMASA Nationals The event brought together over 150 amateur and youth MMA fighters, aged 10 to 35, from across South Africa. Despite fierce competition, the Carletonville-based club impressed by finishing among the top ten MMA clubs in the country. Medal winners from Fight St MMA Club Emma Golden won two gold medals while her sister, Megan, won a gold and a silver medal. Another junior fighter, Sumarie-May Eddy, won gold and silver medals, while Benoré Meyer also won gold and silver medals. Rohann van Jaarsveld, who did not lose any of his fights, won a silver medal. His brother, Christoff, also scooped a silver medal. The experienced fighters Alex Tuz and Patrick Steyn took fifth positions in their categories. MMA: A growing sport in South Africa Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a dynamic and full-contact sport that blends techniques from boxing, wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, karate, and other global combat styles. As the sport grows in popularity in South Africa, clubs like Fight St MMA are helping to build future champions. Coach proud of fighters' performance 'I am happy with these achievements. These fighters have been working hard for their places,' said head coach Chimmy van Winkel, reflecting on the team's strong showing. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
PSF alters national junior c'ship dates
National swimmers and their parents take a sigh of relief as the Pakistan Swimming Federation (PSF) announced that the Junior National Open and Age Group Swimming Championship will take place in October, at its annual schedule, instead of August 7. The national championship for juniors and age groups regularly takes place in October; however, this year, the schedule change took the swimmers and their parents by surprise when the PSF declared that the championship would take place months earlier than expected. It was initially announced to take place on July 10. However, after objection from the parents of the young athletes from the Sindh swimming teams (boys and girls) and the Pakistan Navy swimming team through a letter signed by more than 40 parents on June 3,to PSF CEO and Chairman Major (R) Majid Waseem, the dates were reconsidered and given out for August. Later, though, the parents and the Navy team again expressed concerns on June 11 through another letter that the swimmers would not be able to train for the championship in time despite the change of dates to August. It was emphasised that the students would either be preparing or taking exams or will be abroad on vacation. The parents were demanding a more inclusive approach as they wanted their children to be in the best shape at the championships and trials to select the swimmers for international participation. "Many swimmers are currently in the middle of their academic examinations/CAIEs since April 2025 which extend well into June, hence they have not been training due to their hectic academic commitments," the letter to PSF CEO said. "Several children are also abroad for vacations or are enrolled in scheduled international training programs that were planned months in advance. "While we fully understand the need to conduct early trials and meet deadlines for selecting swimmers aiming to participate in upcoming international competitions, holding the entire and much-anticipated National Age Group Swimming Championships this early would be disadvantagous for the age group swimmers. The protests finally bore fruit and the latest PSF decision to shift the dates to October have resolved the issue amicably. "I am happy with the way the Pakistan Swimming Federation (PSF) has addressed this issue. The decision to hold the National Championships in October is a positive step for the sport, as it will give athletes ample time to prepare and compete at their peak performance levels," the father of three national junior swimmers Rehan Malik told The Express Tribune. His 16-year-old daughter, who got done with her exams in June, and 14-year-old son, who has been representing Sindh like his older sister, and the youngest daughter, 12-year-old are all set to participate in the championship like many other junior swimmers. Meanwhile, the PSF sent out the notification of the change to the parents was," to inform all swimmers/parents and the coaches that the Junior National Open and Age Group Swimming Championship, which was to be held from 7-11th August, has been postponed to October due to some reasons. The championship will now be held tentatively during the first/second week of October 2025 in Islamabad or Lahore (subject to availability of the swimming pool). The final dates will be conveyed to everyone soon. All participants should continue their training. The coaches should prepare their teams and work hard for the Championship trophy." The Express Tribune reached out to the PSF for an explanation for the reasons, they replied on June 18, stating the reason for postponement to be the parents' request. Following the change in dates, Malik and others have sent another letter to PSF on June 17 to show their gratitude on the decision. "We, the parents of the Sindh swimming teams and the Pakistan Navy swimming team, would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your positive response and for considering our request to reschedule the National Swimming Championships to October 2025.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
PFF not sold on Dante Moore's star potential for Oregon Ducks in 2025
PFF not sold on Dante Moore's star potential for Oregon Ducks in 2025 Perhaps the biggest driving force of success in college football is the level of quarterback play a team has. Currently, it seems that having a superstar at the position is not as important as simply having competent quarterback play. We've seen the Ohio State Buckeyes and Georgia Bulldogs win National Championships with quarterbacks who were simply serviceable in Will Howard and Stetson Bennett, while the Florida State Seminoles were derailed by a catastrophic season from D.J. Uiagalelei. After Heisman trophy finalist Dillon Gabriel got drafted this year, the Oregon Ducks are expected to name Dante Moore their starting quarterback, and they are hoping for the latter. Unfortunately, Pro Football Focus released analytical rankings of the Power Four quarterbacks, and Moore did not grade very well. The ranking factors in multiple accuracy categories like passes completed in stride and throws within the wide receiver's frame. In Moore's lone season as a starter in 2023, he posted just a 53.5% completion percentage, so it's not hard to see why his accuracy graded so poorly. The company ranked the quarterbacks into groups to make the rankings more comprehensible, and the assumed Ducks starter was placed into the 'Longshots and Lower-Rated Vets' bucket. That would be less than ideal, but the saving grace for Oregon is that Moore has started just five games in his collegiate career, so he has more than enough room to grow. He'll also be surrounded by an abundance of talent this year with the Ducks, so there is a good chance that he performs much better during his second stint as a starter. Contact/Follow @Ducks_Wire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oregon Ducks news, notes, and opinions.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Winning my maiden World Billiards title is a proud feeling: Dhvajj Haria
Dhvajj Haria In a proud moment for Indian cue sports, Ahmedabad's Dhvajj Haria has won the Walter Lindrum Australian Open Billiards Championship 2025 held in Melbourne. An elated Dhvajj tells us, 'I feel proud and overjoyed. This is my first World Billiards (WBL) title and I want to dedicate it to my father (Girish Haria), who has always supported my dreams. This was a level five tournament, and if I have to draw a comparison, it is like winning a Grand Slam in tennis. It has been a while since I have won an international tournament and I will celebrate the moment with my family and friends in Ahmedabad. In Melbourne, it (temperature) was nine degrees but the moment I landed in Ahmedabad, it was 40 degrees!' Dhvajj adds, 'Once I won the semi-final against Robert Hall, the momentum was with me but facing the legendary Peter Gilchrist, a multiple-time world champion, in the final was a daunting task. It was a three-hour long final and once I started well and took a big lead (he sealed a convincing 1035–597 win), there was no looking back. I have got congratulatory messages from Pankaj Advani , Yasin Merchant and other players, which is a great feeling. They saw the live telecast and told me that I played well.' 'Happy to see school students taking up cue sports' Talking about the growing popularity of cue sports in India, Dhvajj shares, 'I am glad to see more youngsters, including school students, taking up cue sports. When I started playing, there were just two categories-under-21 and seniors. Now, there are under-16 and under-18 categories too and there is government support. At the recent National Championships held in Indore, there were more than 1200 entries, which is an encouraging sign. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Our one of a kind Patented Cold Water Extraction Process Superior Ginseng Undo Some schools have introduced cue sports as a part of the curriculum, which is a fantastic initiative.' 'Meditation and regular morning walks help me stay focused' Talking about what helps him in concentrating better, Dhvajj shares, 'Meditation and regular morning walks help me stay focused. As a sportsperson, it's important to be disciplined and these activities are very helpful for achieving that. I am not very active on social media and it is a conscious choice. I am pretty old school that way. Constantly checking Instagram takes up a lot of time.' He adds, 'Also, physical fitness is crucial in cue sports because playing three-hour long matches can cause a lot of strain on your neck, shoulder and back. I do a lot of physio exercises to stay in good shape. While everyone appreciates when the results go your way, not many are aware of the constant hard work that an athlete puts in for years to achieve that result. All of us admire Virat Kohli's sixes and PV Sindhu's smashes, but they have followed a rigorous routine since childhood to reach that level. '
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
What's coming up for Tenby Sailing Club
Here is the latest from Tenby Sailing Club (Image: Tenby Sailing Club) Tenby Sailing Club's weekend races were cancelled due to a poor weather forecast. However, conditions on the day, Saturday, June 7, turned out better than expected. Sailors will continue racing on Tuesdays and Saturdays across all classes. Advertisement Thursday, June 12, will see the next class race for the Redwings. The Redwing Inland National Championship 2025 is set for June 21 and 22 at Llys-y-frân reservoir, organised by Tenby Sailing Club. The annual Tenby Regatta and Round Caldey race is scheduled for the weekend of July 12 and 13. The club is also preparing for the National Championships for GP 14s, Miracles, and Enterprise classes at the start of August, followed by the National Redwing Championships later in the month. In cruiser racing, the Alpaca Lypse annual Passage Race from Pembroke Haven Yacht Club (PHYC) to Tenby will take place on Saturday, June 14, offering prizes totalling £500. Advertisement The weekend will be preceded by a feeder race or cruise in company from Tenby on Friday and followed by a return race to PHYC on Sunday. Swansea Yacht Club is also organising an event to sail to Tenby on Saturday. Junior training is held every Wednesday evening, starting at 5.30pm, followed by a barbecue. A Level 1 Powerboat course is scheduled for junior members on Sunday, August 31. In the clubhouse, the last quiz in the current series attracted a full house. Team Twp took first place, with team RLYL in second and Four's Company in third. The new season of quizzes will begin in September.
