On Saturday, July 19, Britain’s Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson will return from injury to compete in the women’s 800-meter at the London Athletics Meet this summer.
Due to a hamstring injury, the 23-year-old had to withdraw from Keely Klassic in Birmingham in February.
Hodgkinson set a personal best of 1:54.61 at the London Stadium’s previous year’s competition, which placed her sixth in the all-time rankings.
It would help her win gold at the Paris Games and add to her Olympic silver from Tokyo, where Hodgkinson will hope to win the World Championship title later this year.
After the race last year, I thought, “Can we do that all over again?” Hodgkinson, who won the 2024 BBC Sports Personality of the Year, said, “.
“It was such a dream to compete in the Olympic stadium, and I’m so excited to return and see what I can do.
That race really prepared me for what I did in Paris, in my opinion. I’ve won an Olympic medal now, which is pretty amazing to say loud, but I still haven’t won any world gold, so I have some really ambitious goals for the summer.
The best possible preparation for the World Championships in Tokyo will be having that crowd behind me in London and a few super-quick ladies to compete against.
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Steve Sutcliffe performs at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre.
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The deadline for a final decision will be in December, according to Barry Hearn, who has spoken with Sheffield City Council about the World Snooker Championship staying at the Crucible after 2027.
The Sheffield Theatre, which has hosted the blue-riband snooker event since 1977, has a two-year contract expiring.
Hearn, 76, the president of Matchroom Sport, has repeatedly demanded a larger financial commitment and improved facilities at the venue. Hearn, 76, is heavily involved in future negotiations.
Hearn told BBC Radio 5 Live, “We all want to stay here, but it has to be a combination.”
After meeting Sheffield Council, I saw a little more optimism: I believe there is more than enough chance that we will stay here.
By the end of the year, Sheffield has a lot of ideas, we’re meeting in three months, and we’re sticking to an idea.
“We need two years to get it planned properly if we do move, and it’s not something we want to do,” I keep saying.
The Crucible’s 980-seat capacity, which restricts ticket sales and overall revenue, has long been perceived as a problem for the sport, especially in light of player efforts to raise prize money.
Hearn claims the tournament will sell out with larger capacity increases in other significant British cities like Glasgow, Manchester, and London, in part because China and Saudi Arabia have been linked to bids to stage it.
The Saudi Arabia Masters will also be offering the top prize of $500, 000 this year to the world champion.
Additionally, he noted that the PDC World Darts Champion will raise £1 million next year.
Hearn also emphasized that growth and more money are not necessarily related to one factor alone in a place where he has a long history of attachment.
When Steve Davis won the World Championship at the Crucible in 1981, “my life changed.” He continued, “I’ve been here every year for the past 48 years.”
“Our history is here, our life is here, and we have hearts.” On both sides, I believe there is room for compromise, and we can work together to maintain the event while also providing much-needed funding for players’ return.
Nigerian culture is having a moment, according to Davido’s perspective.
The 32-year-old Afrobeats star noted the film, food, and fashion influence that his country is increasingly exporting to the rest of the world in a recent interview with AFP in Paris. “We’re very popular, not just in music,” the Afrobeats star said.
His response to the criticism that American artists are starting to devalue the sound of Afrobeats is: “I like it.”
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The self-described citizen of the world, the Nigerian-American artist sees the continent’s future as a result of its reliance on those who remain at home rather than its influent diaspora.
He told AFP, “Everyone has the American dream.” Every child who grows up in Africa would like to travel to America. That is cool. Visitation is acceptable, but don’t leave your belongings there.
At Lagos Fashion Week on October 24, 2024, Nigerian artist Davido poses with fans while wearing an Ego Monye creation. OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT/AFP (Photo)
For his fellow citizens who are dealing with the worst economic crisis in a generation, those words might be difficult to swallow.
The Yoruba word for “escape” (japa) has recently become popular as slang for moving to greener, richer pastures.
Davido, who was born David Adedeji Adeleke in Atlanta, explores the tension between a growing, active Nigeria of more than 200 million people and a region that finally appears to be waking up to the so-called Giant of Africa.
He confidently tells AFP that his new album, “5ive,” will “touch every corner of the world.”
“The French people will enjoy our music.” The Caribbean people will enjoy our music. He claimed that there is music available for everyone, including Americans and Africans.
It’s similar to a complete, global album in every way.
Eight million listeners are monthly.
With more than 8 million monthly listeners, including King Charles of Great Britain, Davido is driving the global Afrobeats craze.
However, African music also includes Davido as a result.
He enthusiastically recalls that his parents were always playing music at the house, going to school, and playing music in the car. “I grew up in an African household.”
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A cousin in the industry took a teenager to a studio where “for the first time, I saw someone create music… African music.”
A grey conical woollen cap and jewelry dangling over a black T-shirt, Davido said, “when I fell in love with it.”
By the age of 16, he was mixing and mastering his own tunes, drawing inspiration from Nigerian duo P-Square, who had some of their hits influenced by American influences like Michael Jackson.
On February 1, 2024, the Black Music Collective presents the recording academy honors to Nigerian singer-songwriter Davido. (Photo by Robyn Beck/AFP)
Davido now sees musical influence from artists cross the Atlantic to the other.
In response to questions about critics who accuse American artists of trying to imitate the Afrobeats style, he said, “It’s a privilege for another culture to try to imitate what you’re doing.”
“We also perform hip-hop in Nigeria.” Rappers are present. There are individuals who perform R& and B.
Music is understood as a universal language. Therefore, I don’t think that’s a problem.
Davido has “Unavailable” and “Aye” on his list of well-known tracks.
African music’s narrative has been altered.
Davido claimed despite his worldly perspective, he still has an eye on Nigeria.
He told AFP, “We’ve been going through difficult times.” “Nigeria has a lot of talent, grace, and opportunity.
Why don’t we sing about (Nigeria’s struggles) in our music, I was asked. he recalled. That’s not the kind of music my people would really like to hear, man.
In the past, I have sung about it. But more often than not, I speak out against it in Africa.
He is aware of where at least a portion of his success has come from as he prepares to travel the world, making stops in Paris, London, New York, Atlanta, and Los Angeles.
“African music has altered the way people perceive people as being viewed around the world.”
Celebrity Big Brother star JoJo Siwa dumped her partner of seven-months, Kath Ebbs, at the wrap party of the ITV show after growing close to housemate Chris Hughes
JoJo Siwa’s ex Kath Ebbs says their character has been ‘attacked’ in fiery statement
JoJo Siwa’s ex Kath Ebbs has issued a stark warning to the Dance Moms star saying ‘attacks on my character are not something I take lightly.’ Australian actress Kath, 27, said that they were dumped by JoJo, 21, at the Celebrity Big Brother afterparty when they flew to the UK to celebrate JoJo making it to the final of the ITV show.
However, after JoJo developed an incredibly close bond with fellow housemate and former Love Island star Chris Hughes, 32, she said that she had ‘many realisations’ while being immersed in the experiment.
When the final came around after her three weeks in the house, JoJo told the media that she had a realisation that she actually wasn’t as happy as she thought she was and being on the show made her look at her life and what she wanted from the future.
JoJo, who had been dating Kath for seven months before entering the Celebrity Big Brother house, called off their relationship on Friday night during the TV afterparty. Naturally, after travelling half-way across the world to celebrate their partner, Kath was left blindsided and heartbroken by JoJo’s decision to dump them on the night – and they have faced a lot of hate online since – especially due to JoJo and Chris’ incredibly close friendship.
In a statement, Kath told the Mirror: “It’s really unfortunate that my relationship with this person is being reduced to untrue allegations about what happened at a party. The public has only heard one side of the story. Attacks on my character are not something I take lightly, especially from someone I cared for deeply and shared a committed relationship with.”
It comes as JoJo landed back to her hometown of LA this week. Upon arrival, she appeared to make a cutting dig at Kath. Just days earlier, Kath went public with the news that JoJo ended their relationship at the CBB wrap party. Posting on Instagram, the Australian content creator described the moment as a “complete shock,” saying they felt “numbed out and humiliated” by the split.
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While back in the US, JoJo hinted that her time in the house prompted deep self-reflection. “Can I be honest? No,” she said when asked if she was happy to be home. “I want to go back, I want to go back.”
Pressed about what she learned during her time on the show, she subtly alluded to her personal life, saying: “Probably [that I] learned more about myself… I think that I had a lot of things in my life I wasn’t happy about. And being there forced me to change that, and that’s good. I needed that.”
While JoJo was finding clarity inside the CBB house, Kath was navigating heartbreak on the outside. They later hinted on social media that JoJo’s connection with fellow housemate Chris played a role in the breakup. One commenter remarked, “Imagine watching your partner fall in love with someone else in real time,” to which Kath quietly affirmed by liking the post.
Though JoJo has yet to directly confirm romantic feelings for the Love Island alum, she’s been vocal about the tight-knit relationship they formed. “It was incredible, it was life changing, it was magical,” she said about the Celebrity Big Brother experience. “I got to meet a best friend,” she added, referencing Chris as she loaded her luggage into a car.
The pair’s close bond sparked plenty of speculation, and during a recent appearance on This Morning, Chris offered clarity. “It’s a soulmate friendship,” he explained. “It’s not your typical friendship, but it’s still a friendship. We’re friends.”
JoJo echoed the sentiment, saying, “He’s a gorgeous boy, look, he’s a great guy… it is platonic, we have a lot of fun together.” She added thoughtfully, “Life is life and I don’t know any future of anything but I’m really grateful for the dynamic that we have and the bond that we have. Whatever life does, life will do.”
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Both Claudia Winkleman and Kate Middleton are a known fan of Johnstons of Elgin, and Princess Kate’s green jumper looks like it was straight out of Claudia’s Traitors wardrobe
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Kate Middleton wore a green V-neck jumper to visit the Isle of Iona(Image: Getty Images)
Royal fans were delighted when Prince William and Kate Middleton made two public appearances earlier this week, as they headed on a two-day visit to the Isles of Mull and Iona. Whilst taking the ferry across to the Isle of Iona, Princess Kate opted for a countryside-ready outfit – and it looked like she’d been taking notes from Claudia Winkleman’s iconic looks on The Traitors.
Claudia’s chic country outfits have become the star of the BBC show – which is also filmed in Scotland – and she helped make Johnstons of Elgin’s cashmere pieces a coveted wardrobe staple. Kate is also no stranger to the brand’s luxurious cashmere pieces, having previously worn several cosy jumpers from them in the past.
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During her ferry ride the Princess of Wales was seen wearing a moss green V-neck jumper, and although we can’t say for sure, it looks just like Johnstons of Elgin’s Classic Cashmere V Neck in the shade olive green. The cosy jumper is priced at £425 and is made from 100% two ply cashmere, with a relaxed fit and V-neckline.
Kate’s jumper looks similar to the Johnstons of Elgin one(Image: Getty Images)
The Johnstons of Elgin jumper is 100% cashmere (Image: Johnstons of Elgin)
Kate teamed her green jumper with a broderie anglaise blouse, tweed blazer, skinny jeans and a pair of heeled ankle boots – all of which have been worn by Claudia on The Traitors. One of Claudia’s most sought-after pieces from this year’s series was her Cashmere &, Wool Gun Club Shacket, which also hailed from Johnstons of Elgin.
Although the exact pattern of Claudia’s jacket is now sold out (it was filmed last year, after all), you can still grab her cashmere shacket in a similar grey and charcoal check, or in a beige herringbone print. If you want to copy Kate’s green jumper but your budget won’t quite stretch to the £425 Classic Cashmere V Neck, we found some other more affordable picks.
Claudia’s shacket also hailed from Johnstons of Elgin(Image: Instagram: @claudiawinkle)
This Estheme Cashmere Jumper V-Neck Linen In Khaki Green is £115 from Elizabeth Rose and comes in a deep green shade similar to Kate’s. Elsewhere, this Lewis Lambswool V Neck Jumper from Schoffel is £120, and whilst it’s technically from the men’s section, it’s perfect for getting that laid back, relaxed look that Claudia has.
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For something extra affordable, the Khaki V-Neck Stretch Jumper from Roman Originals is just £25. Whilst it’s not made from cashmere, it has a soft touch finish and a slouchy “boyfriend fit” that makes it a winner.
A long-awaited agreement between the US and Ukraine will grant the US access to Ukraine’s priceless minerals. Donald Trump hoped the agreement would allow Ukraine to repay around $ 182 billion in aid that the US had provided to Ukraine to finance its conflict with Russia. What, then, does Ukraine leave?
