The Women’s Tour was overdue and should be longer
Most major sporting events have a parallel women’s division but the Tour de France was missing. The first Tour de France Femmes should be extended.
Can ODI Cricket be saved?
ODI cricket helped the sport grow but it is now in an uncomfortable position where some deem it redundant. It can still survive with some changes.
A gold medal, over a century late
The Olympic Games have finally recognized Jim Thorpe for his wins in the 1912 Olympic Games after his “amateurism breach”. It was long overdue.
Cultural misunderstanding almost cost a gold medal
Sumo has a deep-rooted culture of respect within the sport. Cultural misunderstanding almost cost a gold medal. A good decision prevented it.
A test for potential Olympic sports
The World Games have served as a testing ground for future Olympic sports and they might still be. They are also world-class in their own right.
Electric can already be faster
It is no longer news that electric cars can be faster than internal combustion-powered cars in competitions. But the future is not only electric.
An ‘open’ category for trans swimmers
FINA announced that female trans swimmers will be able to swim in an “open” category, although it is unclear how it will work.
The first week of (semi) divided golf. For how long?
This was the first week with PGA and LIV Golf tournaments taking place at the same time. Will this seemingly brave new world but will last for long?
The deadly Isle of Man
More competitors have perished than races have been held at the Isle of Man TT. It is perhaps unavoidable. Competitors support the show going on.
The blame-game amid chaos
Several factors could have led to the UEFA Champions League Final entrance crisis, where no lives were lost. Meanwhile there will be a blame-game.
