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Getting Ready for the Ring: A Comprehensive Guide to Boxing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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Boxing is one of 32 sports at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! Here’s everything you need to know about this popular combat sport.

The box waiting for you at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! Like many martial arts, the box a sport with ancient origins. The ancestors of boxing go back to the 3rd millennium BC. Pugilism, pancrace, savate… The practices have varied over the centuries and between cultures, but the spirit has remained the same. Today, boxing can be divided into many different disciplines, each with its own rules and customs. Thai boxing, full contact, kickboxing, Burmese boxing, French boxing…

2024 Olympic Games: TV channels and times to watch boxing in Paris
Do you love boxing? Here you will find all the information you need to watch the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on TV this summer. [Lees verder]

Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Who are the medal winners? General summary
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will bring together athletes from all over the world! Discover those who have distinguished themselves in boxing, this “noble sport”, with gold, silver and bronze medals, as well as all the French success stories. [Lees verder]

On the Olympics is English boxing since 1904 the sport par excellence. For a long time this sport was considered too dangerous, but eventually it found its way into the Olympic pantheon. Women’s competitions were only added to the program in 2012. In Paris in 2024, boxing will be strongly represented, with seven categories for men and six for women. The events will take place from July 27 to August 10, 2024. The preliminary rounds will take place in theArena Paris Nordwhile the finals in the Roland-Garros stadion are held.

Why was English boxing chosen over other sports? The sport is considered noble. It was regulated and codified by the Englishman John Graham Chambers, to make matches less dangerous and deadly for the participants. It was he who made the wearing of boxing gloves mandatory.

The box is a one-on-one martial artsThe competition will take place in a ring and lasts three rounds of three minutes for men and four rounds of two minutes for women. The boxers are divided into weight classesThe winner of the match is the boxer who has the most points scores during the match: “In the Olympics, each round is scored by the judges: 10-9 for slight dominance, 10-8 for clear dominance or 10-7 for total dominance. At the end of the match, each judge adds up the scores from each round to determine the winner. The score of the match is calculated by the number of judges who have declared a fighter the winner “, explains the official website of the Olympics out.

Boxing fights are often impressive, just like this official one records. Many people are familiar with Muhammed AliOlympic light-heavyweight champion in 1960. The boxer was only 18 when he was crowned and had an exceptional career. However, he is not the youngest medal winner in the history of the Games: that title belongs to the American Jackie Fields, a 16-year-old featherweight who triumphed in 1924. The oldest champion is still the British Richard Gunn37 years old, who won in 1908. Since then, the age limit for participation has been lowered to 34 years.

Of United States dominate the Olympic medal table in boxing. In 1904, the Americans even took home all the medals… Because they were the only ones to participate in this discipline! So far, the United States has won 117 medals, including 50 gold, at the Olympic Games. They are followed by Cuba, Great Britain and Italy. France ranks 11th with 25 medals, including 6 gold.

In 2024, our French boxers hope to improve these figures. To do this, they can count on Estelle Mossley in Sofiane Oumihaboth medal winners at the Rio Games. Wassila Lkhadiri, Davina Michel in Amen Zidane have also qualified for the 2024 Games.

The Paris 2024 event programme:

In the arena Paris Nord

Saturday July 27

  • 15:30 54kg – Women – Eliminated – Round of 16
  • 16:18 60kg – Women – Eliminated – Round of 16
  • 17:06 63.5 kg – Men – Eliminated – Round of 16
  • 17:38 80kg – Men – Eliminated – Round of 16
  • 20:00 54kg – Women – Eliminated – Round of 16
  • 20:48 60kg – Women – Eliminated – Round of 16
  • 21:36 63.5 kg – Men – Eliminated – Round of 16
  • 22:08 80kg – Men – Eliminated – Round of 16

Sunday July 28

  • 11:00 57kg – Men – Eliminated – Round of 16
  • 11:16 71 kg – Men – Eliminated – Round of 16
  • 11:48 92 kg – Men – Eliminated – Round of 16
  • 12:20 50kg – Women – Eliminated – Round of 16
  • 12:52 66kg – Women – Eliminated – Round of 16
  • 15:30 57kg – Men – Eliminated – Round of 16
  • 15:46 71 kg – Men – Eliminated – Round of 16
  • 16:02 92 kg – Men – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 16:50 50 kg – Women – Eliminated – Round of 16
  • 17:22 66 kg – Women – Eliminated – Round of 16
  • 20:00 71 kg – Men – Eliminated – Round of 16
  • 20:16 92 kg – Men – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 21:04 50kg – Women – Eliminated – Round of 16
  • 21:36 66 kg – Women – Eliminated – Round of 16

Monday July 29

  • 11:00 60 kg – women – Elim. – Round of 8
  • 11:48 63.5 kg – Men Elimination – Round of 8
  • 12:36 92 kg – Men – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 15:30 60kg – Women – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 16:02 63.5 kg – Men Eliminated – Round of 8
  • 16:50 + 92 kg – Men Eliminated – Round of 8
  • 20:00 60kg – Women – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 20:48 63.5 kg – Men Eliminated – Round of 8
  • 21:20 + 92 kg – Men Eliminated – Round of 8

Tuesday July 30

  • 11:00 51 kg – men – Elim. – Round of 8
  • 11:48 80kg – Men – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 12:20 54kg – Women – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 13:08 57 kg – women – eliminated – round of 16
  • 15:30 51kg – Men – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 16:18 80 kg – Men – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 16:50 54 kg – Women – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 17:38 57 kg – Women – Eliminated – Round of 16
  • 20:00 51 kg – Men – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 20:32 80kg – Men – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 21:36 54 kg – Women – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 22:08 57 kg – Women – Eliminated – Round of 16

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  • 11:00 57 kg – men – Elim. – Round of 8
  • 11:32 71 kg – Men – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 12:04 75 kg – women – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 13:08 60 kg – women – Quarterfinals
  • 15:30 57 kg – Men – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 16:18 71 kg – Men – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 17:06 75 kg – Women – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 17:38 60 kg – women – quarter finals
  • 20:00 57 kg – Men – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 20:48 71 kg – Men – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 21:36 75 kg – Women – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 22:08 60 kg – women – Quarterfinals

Thursday August 1st

  • 11:00 50 kg – women – Elim. – round of 16
  • 11:48 66 kg – Women – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 12:36 54 kg – women – Quarterfinals
  • 12:52 63.5 kg – Men – Quarter Finals
  • 13:08 92 kg – Men – Quarter Finals
  • 15:30 50kg – Women – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 16:18 66 kg – Women – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 17:06 54 kg – women – Quarterfinals
  • 17:38 63.5 kg – Men – Quarter Finals
  • 17:54 92 kg – Men – Quarter Finals
  • 20:00 50kg – Women – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 20:32 66 kg – Women – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 21:04 54 kg – women – Quarterfinals
  • 21:20 63.5 kg – Men – Quarter Finals
  • 21:52 92 kg – Men – Quarter Finals

Friday August 2nd

  • 15:30 57 kg – women – Elim. – Round of 8
  • 16:34 51 kg – Men – Quarter Finals
  • 17:06 80 kg – Men – Quarter Finals
  • 17:38 + 92 kg – Men – Quarter Finals
  • 20:00 57 kg – Women – Elimination – Round of 8
  • 21:04 51 kg – Men – Quarter Finals
  • 21:36 80 kg – men – Quarterfinals
  • 22:08 + 92 kg – Men – Quarter Finals

Saturday August 3rd

  • 15:30 57 kg – men – Quarterfinals
  • 16:02 71 kg – men – Quarterfinals
  • 16:34 50 kg – women – Quarterfinals
  • 17:06 66 kg – women – Quarterfinals
  • 17:38 60 kg – women – Semi-finals
  • 20:00 57 kg – men – Quarterfinals
  • 20:32 71 kg – men – Quarterfinals
  • 21:04 50 kg – women – Quarterfinals
  • 21:36 66 kg – women – Quarterfinals
  • 22:08 60 kg – women – Semi-finals

Sunday August 4th

  • 11:00 57 kg – women – Quarterfinals
  • 11:32 75 kg – women – Quarterfinals
  • 12:04 54 kg – women – Semi-final
  • 12:20 51 kg – the man – Semi-final
  • 12:36 63.5 kg – the man – Semi-final
  • 12:52 80 kg – the man – Semi-final
  • 13:08 92 kg – the man – Semi-final
  • 15:30 57 kg – women – Quarterfinals
  • 16:02 75 kg – women – Quarterfinals
  • 16:34 54 kg – women – Semi-final
  • 16:50 51 kg – the man – Semi-final
  • 17:06 63.5 kg – the man – Semi-final
  • 17:22 80 kg – the man – Semi-final
  • 17:38 92 kg – the man – Semi-final

In the Roland-Garros stadium

Tuesday August 6th

  • 21:30 71 kg – the man – Semi-final
  • 21:46 71 kg – the man – Semi-final
  • 22:02 50 kg – women – Semi-final
  • 22:18 50 kg – women – Semi-final
  • 22:34 66 kg – women – Semi-final
  • 22:50 66 kg – women – Semi-final
  • 23:06 60 kg – women – Final

Wednesday August 7th

  • 21:30 57 kg – women – Semi-final
  • 21:46 57 kg – women – Semi-final
  • 22:02 + 92 kg – the man – Semi-final
  • 22:18 + 92 kg – the man – Semi-final
  • 22:34 63.5 kg – the man – Final
  • 22:51 80 kg – the man – Final

Thursday August 8th

  • 21:30 57 kg – the man – Semi-final
  • 21:46 57 kg – the man – Semi-final
  • 22:02 75 kg – women – Semi-final
  • 22:18 75 kg – women – Semi-final
  • 22:34 51 kg – the man – Final
  • 22:51 54 kg – women – Final

Friday August 9th

  • 21:30 71 kg – the man – Final
  • 21:47 50 kg – women – Final
  • 22:34 92 kg – the man – Final
  • 22:51 66 kg – women – Final

Saturday August 10th

  • 21:30 57 kg – women – Final
  • 21:47 57 kg – the man – Final
  • 22:34 75 kg – women – Final
  • 22:51 + 92 kg – the man – Final

If you want to start boxing yourself, search then the nearest club on the website of the French Boxing Federation.

Brooklyn Fitboxing: we tried out this concept that combines boxing and boot camp, a stone’s throw from the Arc de Triomphe
On August 29, 2023, a new gym will open near the Champs-Elysées, a stone’s throw from the Arc de Triomphe. Combine boxing and bootcamp movements during your session to let off steam and tone your body! [Lees verder]

France Boxing Club, the boxing school designed by French coaches of the Olympic Team
The coaches of the French Olympic boxing team are opening a 300 m2 gym, open to everyone, even children, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. The program includes group and individual lessons given by renowned coaches. [Lees verder]

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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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