Author: Percy
Willy Chelewa, a 20-year-old athlete, fell and died on Monday at a hotel in Elgeyo Marakwet, leaving the Kenyan sporting world in shock. Chelewa’s untimely death occurs a few days after he signed a sponsorship agreement with China to compete in international races, which was meant to be a career-changing event. Shortly after drinking a cup of black tea, the athlete, who had been training with local teammates at a nearby hotel, passed out. The talented athlete had just finished his tea and rice supper when he abruptly passed out, according to witnesses and local officials. According to Peter Mulinge,…
At the 2024 Ironman World Championship Kona last weekend, two of the 54 professional guys who started did not finish. Learn about the experiences of DNF athletes like Trevor Foley, Gustav Iden, and others, from bike collisions to jellyfish. The curse of Madame Pele, the goddess of fire and volcano, is a common warning to triathletes travelling to Hawaii’s Big Island to compete in the Ironman World Championship. Some claim that Pele is attempting to deter athletes along the Queen K when they are faced with unfavourable weather conditions. If so, Pele was undoubtedly busy this year, causing chaos for…
A Manchester United fan died in Kabale after a fight with another fan, a terrible event that highlights the ferocity of sports rivalry. Following a tense match viewing, Benjamin Okello was allegedly beaten, and his death has left the local community in grief. The suspect, known only as Onan and thought to be in his 30s, lives in the same neighborhood as the victim and is also from Katenga Parish, according to Mr. Edmond Tumwesigye, the chairperson of Kaharo. The altercation occurred on Sunday evening when both supporters flocked to Kyobugombe Trading Center to see an exciting Premier League match…
On Wednesday night, Tottenham will host Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Carabao Cup. Spurs are trying to break their lengthy trophy drought, and Ange Postecoglou’s team could not have asked for a more difficult fourth-round draw. The two teams will play one other again in the capital, this time in the Carabao Cup, after being drawn to play the Premier League winners in the fourth round of the FA Cup last season. Although City has had a lot of success in this competition in the past, Pep Guardiola might not be considering a trophy this time. In…
“We are heartbroken,” says the San Francisco 49ers athlete who announced the death of his 1-year-old daughter. In a heartfelt Instagram post on Tuesday, San Francisco 49ers player Charvarius Ward revealed the passing of his 1-year-old daughter Amani Joy. Ward said that Amani, who he shares with girlfriend Monique Cook, passed on Monday morning and included a picture of the baby, who would have turned two in November. “We are heartbroken that our beautiful baby girl, Amani Joy passed away on Monday morning,” Ward wrote in a letter. “She was the best blessing we could have asked for, and her…
Former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam addressing PDP members Gabriel Suswam, a former Governor of Benue State, claims that he and his throngs of fans have other options than the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and should not be viewed as stranded since they can collectively make a decision if all else fails. Suswam, speaking in Makurdi, the state capital, declared that the party’s national leadership under lliya Damagum is the worst it has ever produced. The situation affecting the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State is becoming more complicated as two separate State Executives continue to operate from different…
The Northern States Governors’ Forum had a major meeting with the chairmen of the Northern States Councils of Emirs and Chiefs on Monday at the Council Chamber, Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna, in a historic event that highlighted the North’s unity and resiliency. In a statement signed by His Excellency Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, the Executive Governor of Gombe State and the Forum’s Chairman, the northern leaders sent their deepest sympathies to all impacted by the recent tragedies in the nation. “We offer our sincere condolences to the victims of the devastating tanker explosion in Jigawa State and the flooding…
In contrast to previous claims, Niclas Fullkrug is not looking to leave West Ham, and the team is still eager to retain the striker. After a sluggish start to life in the Premier League, Florian Plettenberg, a journalist for Sky Germany, claims that the former Borussia Dortmund striker has no aspirations to return to the Bundesliga. Fullkrug isn’t currently thinking about leaving in the winter. Additionally, #WHUFC believes in a German striker and does not want to allow the 31-year-old go. Plettenberg posted on X, “A sale is not on the table at the moment.” The 22-cap Germany international, who…
In fact, the Reds will have to make some difficult decisions about a couple of its players as Arne Slot’s team develops. The contracts of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah, and Virgil van Dijk are obviously the top priorities right now, but decisions regarding a few fringe players must also be made. Caoimhin Kelleher has stated that he wants more playing time, while Joe Gomez was reportedly looking to move in the summer. Chris Sutton, who has been talking about the £30 million goalkeeper’s predicament on It’s All Kicking Off, has offered the Irishman a suggestion. Caoimhin Kelleher should join Celtic…