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History made at Paris Olympics by German equestrian champion
In another thrilling medal event on Monday, Tom Pidcock, from Great Britain, overcame a tire puncture to retain his Olympic title in a thrilling men’s cycling mountain bike cross country race.
History was made on Monday, 29 July, at Paris Olympics when Germany’s Michael Jung became the first rider in equestrian eventing history to win three individual titles.
Jung, one of the greatest eventing riders of all time, will now return home to hang another individual Olympic gold next to his Rio 2016 and London 2012 medals.
Chris Burton of Australia takes the individual silver while Great Britain’s fresh team eventing Olympic champion Laura Collett secured individual bronze.
Eventing, known as the “triathlon” of equestrians, demands consistency from riders across all three disciplines: cross country, dressage, and jumping.
In another thrilling medal event on Monday, Tom Pidcock, from Great Britain, overcame a tire puncture to retain his Olympic title in a thrilling men’s cycling mountain bike cross country race.
The world champion finished ahead of France’s Victor Koretzky who crossed the line second, while Alan Hatherly became South Africa’s first ever Olympic mountain bike medallist. He won bronze.
Koretzky led almost the entire race before losing the lead to Pidcock momentarily on the final lap. The French rider responded by dashing past Pidcock during a dramatic final lap that saw the pair almost collide on the rocky terrain.
Pidcock, who won this event at Tokyo 2020, overtook Koretzky in a daring final push as the two riders split either side of a tree and the British rider veered in front, never looking back.
Pidcock had earlier suffered a tire puncture, losing 34 seconds, but bounced back to become the first back-to-back gold medalist in cycling mountain bike men’s cross country since 2008.
“This week, the bit leading up to the Olympics, so many things go through your head like emotions and scenarios. By the time you get on the start line, you’re a bit knackered as it is,” Pidcock said.
Tuesday’s schedule points towards another day of action-packed events.
At 11:30am Kabul time, Italy will take on Egypt in the Men’s Volleyball preliminary round. This event will be screened live on Ariana Television.
At 12:30, Men’s under 81kg Judo elimination round will be broadcast live. Other live Volleyball events to look out for on Tuesday are USA vs Germany; and Slovenia vs Serbia. These will be broadcast live on Ariana Television at 15:30 and 17:30 respectively.
Rowing and Boxing are another two events to watch out for along with Men’s Football group matches. At 17:30 the Dominican Republic will face Uzbekistan; and at 19:30 Ukraine will take on Argentina.
These events, and many more will be brought to you in the comfort of your home, live and legally, by Ariana Television Network (ATN) – so be sure to stayed tuned.
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Afghanistan are set to face India in the Asian Games cricket quarter-finals after Saturday’s rain-hit match between Nepal and Japan confirmed the Pool A standings.
The quarter-final between India and Afghanistan is scheduled to take place on September 28 in Nisshin, Japan.
Nepal secured first place in the group after Japan’s chase was washed out. Nepal had scored 149 runs for four wickets in 15 overs after being sent in to bat, but persistent rain prevented Japan from starting its innings.
The result saw Nepal advance as Pool A winners, with Afghanistan joining them in the quarter-finals as the other qualifying team. Nepal will face Sri Lanka in the quarter-finals.
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Sorkh Poshan Khafi secured a convincing 6-0 victory over Esteqlal Kabul today (Friday) in the 23rd match of the sixth season of the Afghanistan Champions League at the Football Federation Stadium in Kabul.
Reza Gholami opened the scoring for Sorkh Poshan Khafi in the fourth minute with a header before Sohrab Afghan doubled the lead in the 21st minute.
Afghan struck again four minutes into the second half to make it 3-0, while Yar Mohammad added the fourth goal in the 52nd minute.
Sorkh Poshan Khafi completed the rout with two further goals in the 68th and 70th minutes, securing a 6-0 win.
The sixth season of the Roshan Afghanistan Champions League is being broadcast live on Ariana Television.
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Afghanistan Champions League: Arman FC and Aino Mina play out goalless draw
Arman FC will return to action on September 28, when they face Sarsabz Yashlar. Aino Mina Kandahar will play their next match on September 29 against Toofan Herat.
Arman FC and Aino Mina Kandahar played out a goalless draw on Friday in the 22nd match of the sixth season of Afghanistan Champions League Roshan at the Afghanistan Football Federation Stadium in Kabul.
Both sides started the match with an attacking approach, creating several opportunities and making efforts to break the deadlock. However, neither team was able to convert their chances as the first half ended without a goal.
The attacking contest continued after the restart, with both Arman FC and Aino Mina looking for an opening goal. Arman FC continued to push forward in search of a breakthrough, while Aino Mina also created opportunities of their own.
Despite the efforts from both sides and several attempts to find the decisive goal, neither team managed to unlock the opposition defense. The match ultimately ended 0–0, with both teams taking a point from the encounter.
The match also saw Aino Mina commit 15 fouls and receive one yellow card. Arman FC committed eight fouls and finished the game without receiving either a yellow or a red card.
Arman FC will return to action on September 28, when they face Sarsabz Yashlar. Aino Mina Kandahar will play their next match on September 29 against Toofan Herat.
Matches in the sixth season of the Roshan Afghanistan Champions League are broadcast live on Ariana Television.
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