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Countdown to Glory: Korean Athletes Prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympics

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Swimmer Kim Woo-min is training hard at the Jincheon National Athletes’ Village in Jincheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, on the afternoon of the 26th, 30 days before the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. 2024.6.26/News 1 ⓒ News 1 Reporter Lee Dong-hae
(Seoul = News 1) Reporter Daehyun Moon = The opening ceremony of the 33rd 2024 Paris Olympics is just ten days away.

Although the public interest has decreased significantly as popular ball sports such as baseball, volleyball, basketball, and soccer have been eliminated one after another in the preliminaries, the Olympics are bound to burn brightly once the lid is opened.

In any case, the fans’ interest is focused on which event will win a medal.

Various sports, including fencing, a traditional sport of the Summer Olympics, and swimming, which is dreaming of a renaissance after the Park Tae-hwan generation, are ready to deliver good news.

The sport that the Korean team is most looking forward to is swimming.

On July 27th (local time), the day after the opening ceremony, Woo-Min Kim (Gangwon Provincial Office) will challenge for his first medal in the men’s 400m freestyle.

Kim Woo-min, who competed only in the men’s 800m freestyle relay at the Tokyo Games three years ago and finished 13th in the preliminaries, gained confidence by winning three gold medals (400m and 800m freestyle, 800m freestyle relay) at the Hangzhou Asian Games last year.

On the same day, fencing will see men’s sabre Oh Sang-wook (Daejeon Metropolitan City Hall) and women’s epee Song Se-ra (Busan Metropolitan City Hall) aim for individual medals. There is also a possibility that the Korean team will win its first surprise medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team (Park Ha-jun, Ban Hyo-jin) that will take place on the same day.

On the 28th, the ‘Trust and See’ women’s archery team event will be held. The women’s national archery team has built a golden tower of nine consecutive wins from the 1988 Seoul Games, when the team event became an official Olympic event, to the 2021 Tokyo Games.

In this competition, Im Si-hyeon (Korea National Sport University), Jeon Hun-yeong (Incheon City Hall), and Nam Su-hyeon (Suncheon City Hall) will pull the bowstring in hopes of winning their 10th consecutive gold medal.

Ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics shooting national team send-off ceremony held at the Olympia Hall of the Seoul Olympic Parktel in Songpa-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 2nd, athlete Ban Hyo-jin (right) is talking to the athletes as much as possible. 2024.7.2/News 1 ⓒ News 1 Reporter Park Jeong-ho
On the 29th, the third day of the competition, shooting, judo, swimming, archery, and other events that are considered to be the ‘medal gardens’ will all be held simultaneously. This is the day that people are looking forward to the so-called ‘golden day’.

In the morning, men’s air rifle athlete Park Ha-jun (KT) and women’s air rifle athlete Ban Hyo-jin (Daegu Physical Education High School) will go out hunting for medals.

Judo athlete Heo Mi-mi (Gyeongbuk Sports Council), a descendant of independence activist Heo Seok (1857-1920), is aiming to win the women’s 57 kg class.

The national men’s archery team (Woojin Kim, Wooseok Lee, Jedeok Kim), which is on a two-game winning streak in the Olympic men’s team event, will be challenging for a third consecutive win today.

The last of ‘Golden Day’ will be decorated by Korean swimming ace Hwang Sun-woo (Gangwon Provincial Office) and Kim Woo-min in the 200m freestyle. This is Hwang Sun-woo’s main event, so he is getting more attention.

After that, the men’s and women’s team fencing events will be held. On the 30th, the women’s epee team (Song Se-ra, Choi In-jeong, Kang Yeong-mi, Lee Hye-in) will go for the gold medal, and on the 31st, the men’s sabre team (Oh Sang-wook, Gu Bon-gil, Park Sang-won, Do Kyung-dong) will go for the gold medal.

Fencing player Koo Bon-gil (left) announces his intention to compete at the Team SK 2024 Paris Olympics launch ceremony held at SK T Tower in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 29th. 2024.6.29/News 1 ⓒ News 1 Reporter Kim Seong-jin
Another highly anticipated sport awaits us from August: badminton.

The national badminton team led by coach Kim Hak-gyun is filled with top-class players, including world No. 1 women’s singles player Ahn Se-young (Samsung Life Insurance), world No. 2 women’s doubles player Lee So-hee (Incheon International Airport) – Baek Ha-na (MG Saemaul Geumgo), and world No. 3 mixed doubles player Chae Yu-jeong (Incheon International Airport) – Kang Min-hyeok (Samsung Life Insurance), and is attempting to break the 16-year-long Olympic gold jinx.

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Korean Taekwondo, which lost face by failing to win a title in Tokyo, is preparing for a golden kick, starting with Park Tae-jun (Kyunghee University) competing in the men’s 58 kg class on August 7.

They are also aiming for a medal in modern pentathlon. Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Jeon Woong-tae (Gwangju Metropolitan City Hall) will compete in the individual event on August 10, and 2024 World Championships women’s individual event champion Seong Seung-min (Korea National Sport University) will compete in the individual event on August 11.

An Se-young is having a second special match with Kim Ga-eun at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics badminton national team media day held at the training ground of the Jincheon National Athletes’ Village Handball Stadium in Gwanghyewon-myeon, Jincheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do on the afternoon of the 25th. 2024.6.25/News 1 ⓒ News 1 Reporter Park Jeong-ho
◇Major schedule of Korean athletes at the Paris Olympics (local time)

△July 27th
10:00 Fencing Men’s Sabre Individual (Oh Sang-wook), Women’s Epee Individual (Song Se-ra)
11:00 Swimming Men’s Freestyle 400m (Woomin Kim)

△28 days
09:30 Archery Women’s Team Event (Im Si-hyeon, Jeon Hun-yeong, Nam Su-hyeon)

△29th
09:15 Shooting Women’s 10m Air Rifle (Ban Hyo-jin), Men’s 10m Air Rifle (Park Ha-jun)
09:30 Archery Men’s Team Event (Woojin Kim, Wooseok Lee, Jedeok Kim)
10:00 Judo Women’s 57kg Class (Heo Mimi)
20:30 Swimming Men’s Freestyle 200m (Hwang Seon-woo, Kim Woo-min)

△30 days
13:30 Fencing Women’s Epee Team Event (Song Se-ra, Choi In-jeong, Kang Young-mi, Lee Hye-in)
11:00 Swimming Men’s 800m Relay (Hwang Sun-woo, Kim Woo-min, Lee Ho-jun, etc.)

△31 days
13:30 Fencing Men’s Sabre Team Event (Oh Sang-wook, Gu Bon-gil, Park Sang-won, Do Kyung-dong)

△August 2nd
09:30 Archery Mixed Match (Im Si-Hyeon – Kim Woo-Jin)
10:00 Judo Men’s 100kg+ Class (Kim Min-jong)
15:00 Badminton Mixed Doubles (Seo Seung-jae – Chae Yu-jeong, Kim Won-ho – Jeong Na-eun)

△3 days
09:30 Archery Women’s Individual Event (Im Si-Hyeon, Jeon Hoon-Young, Nam Su-Hyeon)
13:00 Fencing Women’s Sabre Team Event (Yoon Ji-soo, Jeon Ha-young, Choi Se-bin, Jeon Eun-hye)
15:00 Badminton Women’s Doubles (Baek Ha-na – Lee So-hee, Kim So-young – Kong Hee-yong)

△4 days
09:30 Archery Men’s Individual (Kim Woo-jin, Lee Woo-seok, Kim Je-deok)
15:00 Badminton Men’s Doubles (Seo Seung-jae – Kang Min-hyeok)

△5 days
09:45 Badminton Women’s Singles (An Se-young)

△7 days
09:00 Taekwondo Men’s 58kg Class (Park Tae-jun)

△8 days
09:00 Taekwondo Women’s 57kg Class (Kim Yu-jin)

△9 days
09:00 Taekwondo Men’s 80kg Class (Seo Geon-woo)

△10 days
09:00 Taekwondo Women’s 67kg Overweight (Dabin Lee)
17:30 Last day of the modern pentathlon men’s individual event (Jeon Woong-tae, Seo Chang-wan)
19:10 Athletics Men’s High Jump (Woo Sang-hyeok)

△11th
11:00 Last day of the modern pentathlon women’s individual event (Kim Seon-woo, Seong Seung-min)
11:30 Weightlifting Women’s 81kg and above (Park Hye-jeong)

2024-07-15 21:04:49
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The Truth About the India Vs Nigeria 99-1 Match

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In one way or the other, almost every Nigerian has heard of the mythical match between India Vs. Nigeria that ended with 99 goals to 1 with India being victorious.

Before the advent of the internet, this story successfully thrived among Nigerians, but with the emergence of the internet and easy access to social media, the truth behind the India Vs Nigeria 99-1 match was revealed.

Though there are different accounts of the match, but they all have the following in common:

  1. That the match ended with India scoring 99 goals and Nigeria scoring just one goal.
  2. That Nigerians were unable to kick the ball because the football kept turning to a lion which scared them away…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>
    2. That Indians later agreed that if Nigeria could score one goal, they would concede defeat.
    3. That Samuel Okwaraji scored the winning goal and lost his life in the process because the ball turned into stone as he was about to kick it.
    4. That FIFA banned India from soccer because they used juju (black magic) in that match.
    India Vs Nigeria 99-1 match

    Why did people believe the India Vs Nigeria 99-1 match story?

    Even with the absence of the internet back then, this kind of claims should be immediately recognized as lies, the kind of lies they call “big fat lies”. But most people like to acknowledge this story as true with the fact that no one has ever seen India play in an International Football Match. Since no one actually saw India participate in most international soccer games, this gave a little credence to the story.

    Another reason this lie thrived for long was that credible information was not easily accessible in Nigeria unlike now that even a 4-year-old child can debunk false claims within minutes with the help of Google. This Nigeria Vs India match story would have been fabricated by one community elder to children during an evening gathering; that’s our take at OldNaija.

    What Actually Happened!

    On the 12th of August 1989, Nigeria lost one of her best footballers, Sam Okwaraji who died during a football match. We wrote about how he died on the pitch and you can read it here. Sam Okwaraji was the player rumoured to have lost his life in that game when in truth he died during a FIFA World Cup qualifying game against Angola in the 77th minute. He collapsed and died of cognitive heart failure. May his soul rest in peace. AMEN!

    Samuel Okwaraji and Green Eagles
    Samuel Okwaraji (circled)

    So, that is the only truthful thing about the India Vs Nigeria 99-1 match story, the fact that a Nigerian player died during a football match. That is what these lies was fabricated around. The match was not against India, Nigeria did not lose the match and as you must have guessed, and there were no lions or ball turning into a stone.

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    Nevertheless, one cannot deny that this kind of story made one’s childhood as a Nigerian. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

    Before we go,

    Why was India Banned by FIFA?

    India was never banned by FIFA. It was India that withdrew from the tournament themselves. Here is how it happened.

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) made it clear to India that they would not be allowed to play in the 1950 FIFA World Cup without footwear.

    Then something happened. You see, when determining the make-up of the 1950 World Cup, FIFA determined that obviously the two defending finalists, Brazil and Italy, would be guaranteed slots. That left fourteen slots that needed to be filled.

    FIFA decided that seven of those slots would come from Europe, six would come from the Americas and one would come from Asia.

    The problem was that of the four Asian teams that were invited to the World Cup, three of them (the Philippines, Indonesia and Burma) withdrew from the tournament before the qualification round.

    Therefore, India earned an automatic slot within the World Cup. It would be India’s first time appearing in the World Cup but India, too, withdrew from the tournament because FIFA would not allow them to compete barefoot.

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SAD|| 10 Players Who Lost Everything After Divorce, Number 5 Will Shôck You

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The Hidden Financial Struggles of Footballers: Divorce’s Costly Toll

The glamorous image of professional footballers, with their luxurious lifestyles and multimillion-dollar contracts, often obscures a harsh reality: the financial devastation many endure through divorce. Behind the fame and fortune, several high-profile players have seen their wealth significantly depleted after parting ways with their spouses, a stark reminder that no amount of money can fully shield one of the financial pitfalls of personal relationships gone awry…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

One of the most shocking examples is that of former Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboué, who lost not only his properties in England but also custody of his children following a bitter divorce. Despite earning millions during his career, Eboué found himself stripped of almost everything. His situation became a cautionary tale, underscoring that even the wealthiest footballers can fall victim to the financial ruin that divorce can bring.

Eboué is not alone. Football legends such as Thierry Henry and Ryan Giggs have also experienced significant financial losses due to divorce. Henry reportedly paid £10 million to his ex-wife, while Giggs parted with an astonishing £40 million after his marriage ended. Louis Saha and Wes Brown, both former Manchester United players, also suffered substantial financial hits, with Brown declaring bankruptcy despite earning £50,000 per week during his time at the club. His case highlights how even vast earnings can quickly evaporate when faced with legal settlements and financial mismanagement.

David James, the former England goalkeeper, faced a particularly dire situation, losing much of his fortune after divorce and being forced to auction his personal belongings to make ends meet. Similarly, Ray Parlour, another Arsenal great, saw his ex-wife receive half of his £10 million fortune, including a £2.5 million house. Jamie Redknapp, a former Liverpool star, also faced a hefty settlement, parting with half of his estimated £15 million fortune after his marriage ended.

These are just a few of the many footballers who have faced financial disaster due to divorce. Keith Gillespie, once a key figure in the Premier League, lost over £7 million, leading to his bankruptcy in 2010. Despite earning significant wages during his career, his divorce and poor financial decisions left him in financial ruin. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Perhaps the most shocking case is that of Tendai Ndoro, a Zimbabwean striker who lost everything after registering all his properties in his wife’s name. Following their breakup, she kicked him out of the house, leaving him with nothing. Ndoro’s story serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of not protecting one’s assets, even in relationships where trust is implicit.

For footballers, whose careers often peak early, these financial setbacks can be devastating. While their salaries are among the highest in professional sports, the combination of short career spans, legal fees, and divorce settlements can quickly erode their fortunes. Many players also face additional challenges in managing their finances due to a lack of financial education or oversight during their playing years.

These stories underscore the importance of safeguarding personal wealth, especially for high-earning individuals like footballers, who may be more vulnerable to financial upheaval. Proper financial planning, asset protection strategies, and prenups are increasingly necessary tools for protecting one’s earnings and securing a stable future.

In conclusion, while the public sees footballers as insulated by their wealth, the reality is that they are just as susceptible to the financial hardships of divorce as anyone else. The personal struggles behind the scenes reveal that their lives, though glamorous on the surface, are often fraught with the same vulnerabilities and challenges faced by ordinary individuals. These cases serve as sobering reminders that financial security is never guaranteed, even for those at the pinnacle of success.

 

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NFL | The best was yet to come, and then no

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In February 2022, the Bengals missed the Super Bowl by three small points, but regardless, the future seemed bright in Cincinnati.


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In any case, that’s what we, the most seasoned experts in American football, believed, capable of seeing the future each season, often in a very impressive way; for example, this column has been predicting since 1970 that the New York Jets are not going to win the Super Bowl, and that’s still exactly what happens.

The Bengals have never won anything, but their presence on the big stage two years ago suggested that, a bit like the Nordiques in 1990, the best was yet to come.

Well, no.

As of this hour, the Bengals are a dismal 1-4, and even then, their only win came against the Carolina Panthers, who are about as bad as they are.

The good news for the Bengals is that this “landing” is fairly easily explained: their defense is pretty awful. The less good news is that it is probably already too late to try to solve this problem.

In five games, the Bengals have allowed a total of 145 points, which gives a pretty staggering average of 29 points per game. No one else in the American Association looks this bad, and in the league as a whole, only the Carolina Panthers are even worse in this regard.

Meanwhile, the Bengals are wasting the best years of Joe Burrow, who turns 28 in December. He wouldn’t be the first quality quarterback to waste his talent in this uniform.

Is it necessary here to remember that in American football, as in life in general, there is never anything certain? This reality reminds us of this sublime quote from Jean-Jacques Rousseau, who once wrote that “supreme happiness is a hundred times sweeter to hope for than to obtain”.

Rousseau must have been a Bengals fan, obviously.

You are probably aware that the New York Jets fired their coachbut that’s not the worst. The worst part is that poor Robert Saleh would have been escorted to the door like a pauper by security agents.

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Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh

It’s undoubtedly one of the worst moments in the history of a club that collects the worst moments, from Mark Sanchez dropping a ball on his lineman’s pussy, to a visibly hot Joe Namath trying to to kiss a reporter live on TV (we’re going to move on to the naughty photo of Brett Favre because there are children here).

We can never repeat it enough: in football, as in life, everything starts from the top. The leaders of the Jets, who display a level of competence similar to that of the inventors of Pepsi Crystal, thus opted for the easy way, instead of realizing that their ground game is non-existent, and that their quarterback who hears voices in his head is finished.

In addition, barely installed, new coach Jeff Ulbrich decided to give control of the attack to assistant Todd Downing, who will call the plays from now on. This is not a detail because this task previously fell to offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, close and confidant of Aaron Rodgers.

It’s obvious that this is going to end very badly. As per usual.

Someone whispers in my ear that the inbox is overflowing again, so let’s get to it right away.

First, Luc Girouard from Sept-Îles sends us this timely little comment: “Would Prince Rodgers have plotted to kick Robert Saleh out in order to take his place? »

We all see what you did, Luc.

Then, there is a certain Nicolas B. from Laval who sent this: “Hi Richard. Great weekly column on football. Really entertaining. In addition, you allow my teenagers to read about football in French, which is still a challenge […] If you ever make a reference to my comment, my sports travel gang is buying me a beer on our next trip. »

You will demand a micro beer, Nicolas. Finally, there is Marco Campanozzi who can no longer hear about “mixing” and the right chair: “I can’t do it anymore!!! »

We are Marco.

It will be another great opportunity to lock yourself in front of the TV while pretending to do something constructive, because Sunday’s menu is particularly spicy.

Thus, Commanders in a state of grace will go to Baltimore to prove that they are serious, the Chargers will go to Denver in the hope of recovering after two defeats in a row, and the Cowboys will host the Lions, in a match that they can’t really let slip away, just to build something following the little miracle last Sunday night in Pittsburgh.

Don’t forget to check out the colors during halftime.

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