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August 22, 2023 Sha’Carri Richardson Secures 100m Gold, Making A Bold Debut on the Global Stage

Sha’Carri Richardson Secures 100m Gold, Making A Bold Debut on the Global Stage

Sha’Carri Richardson of the United States of America (USA) has stormed to gold in the Women’s 100m final at the World Athletics championship in Budapest, Hungary.

Richardson ran a time of 10.65 seconds to defeat Shericka Jackson of Jamaica, who came second in a time of 10.72 seconds.

Former champion, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, ran a time of 10.77 seconds to come third in the race.

There was a scare for Richardson in the semi-final, where she came third in a time of 10.84 seconds. She took off late and had to struggle to qualify for the final.

All eyes were on Jackson and Fraser-Pryce as they were old horses in the game, but the American, running in lane nine, outwitted them all to strike gold.

Stunning a high-class field from lane nine, Richardson produced a championship record performance of 10.65 seconds - the joint-fifth fastest time ever - to claim gold on her major championship debut.

The outpouring concoction of emotions spoke volumes. It is no secret that Richardson has had to overcome major setbacks at the beginning of a career full of promise.

August 22, 2023 Thierry Henry Appointed As The New Coach For France Under-21

Thierry Henry Appointed As The New Coach For France Under-21

Former France forward Thierry Henry has been appointed coach of the country's under-21s on a two-year contract.

The Arsenal legend, who helped France win the World Cup on home soil in 1998, succeeds Sylvain Ripoli.

Henry, 46, has had two spells as an assistant coach with Belgium and managed Monaco and Montreal Impact.

He will lead a France Under-23 side at the 2024 Paris Olympics, which the French Football Federation (FFF) described as "a major objective".

Henry will also lead the under-21s' bid to qualify for the European Championship in 2025.

Former Auxerre U19 and Angers coach Gerald Baticle, 53, will join Henry's staff as an assistant.

The FFF said it had a "phase of discussions" over a new under-21 coach and had "studied several profiles of French technicians".

Henry scored 51 goals from 123 appearances for France, helping them win the European Championship in 2000.

Henry will name his first squad on 31 August for a friendly against Denmark (7 September) and a Euro U21 qualifier away to Slovenia (11 September).

August 22, 2023 Greenwood Departs Manchester United After Allegations of Abuse

Greenwood Departs Manchester United After Allegations of Abuse

Manchester United and Mason Greenwood have mutually agreed for the forward to leave Old Trafford after he faced abuse allegations, the club announced yesterday.

The 21-year-old forward has been suspended by the Premier League giants since January 30, 2022, over allegations relating to a young woman after images and videos were posted online, although a criminal case was discontinued.

Prosecutors said in February they were dropping charges, including attempted rape and sexual assault, against Greenwood, after the withdrawal of key witnesses and new evidence coming to light.

Nevertheless, United said Monday in a lengthy statement: “All those involved, including Mason, rerecognisehe difficulties with him recommencing his career at Manchester United.

“However, I fully accept I made mistakes in my relationship, and I take my share of responsibility for the situations which led to the social media post.”

He added: “Today’s decision has been part of a collaborative process between Manchester United, my family and me”.

“The best decision for us all is for me to continue my football career away from Old Trafford, where my presence will not distract the club.

“I thank the club for their support since I joined aged seven. There will always be a part of me which is United.”

August 22, 2023 Nine Years After Abduction, Troops Rescue Another Chibok Schoolgirl

Nine Years After Abduction, Troops Rescue Another Chibok Schoolgirl

In a remarkable turn of events, the Nigerian Army successfully rescued Mary Nkeki, a twenty-seven-year-old Chibok schoolgirl, from captivity after a nine-year abduction.

The heartening rescue occurred under the Operation Hadin Kai Theatre command headquarters in Maiduguri, Borno State.

Mary Nkeki, designated as number fifty-five on the list of abducted schoolgirls, was presented to the public during a ceremony at the command headquarters. Her long-awaited release came to fruition through the actions of her Boko Haram-associated husband, Adam, who chose to surrender to Nigerian Army troops. Adam's surrender paved the way for Mary's escape from her captors.

Sharing her account, Mary expressed an unconventional sentiment. Despite her unimaginable ordeal, she disclosed that she holds affection for her Boko Haram-affiliated husband, Adam.

She expressed a desire for a potential reunion with him if circumstances permit. Tragically, Mary revealed that she had given birth to two children fathered by Adam during her captivity, but both children had tragically passed away.

At the event marking Mary's rescue, Major General Gold Chibuisi, the Theatre Commander, provided details about the operation that led to her liberation. Nigerian Army troops found and rescued Mary in Dikwa on August 14, providing a glimmer of hope and relief in a longstanding crisis.

This remarkable development underscores the unyielding efforts of the Nigerian Army to bring abducted Chibok schoolgirls back to safety.

With Mary Nkeki's rescue, the tally of Chibok schoolgirls successfully rescued this year reaches sixteen. This heartening outcome is a testament to the resilience and dedication of the troops involved in the ongoing mission to reunite these young women with their families and communities.

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