SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton called for action to change "archaic mindsets" after a racist remark about him by Brazilian triple champion Nelson Piquet emerged on social media, triggering widespread condemnation. In a Brazilian interview on YouTube in November, Piquet, 69, used a racial slur when referring to the seven-time world champion, when commenting on … [Read more...] about Motor racing-Hamilton calls for action amid storm over racist Piquet comment
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Diving clean sweep is perfect springboard for Games campaign
EXPECT Malaysia to surpass the medal target in Vietnam if their blazing start is anything to go by. The diving team have done their part with a delightful eight-gold sweep while pencak silat exponents Mohd Taqiyuddin Hamid-Sazzlan Yuga have executed their moves to perfection to deliver another. With a quarter of the targeted 36 gold medals already in the bag, the stage is … [Read more...] about Diving clean sweep is perfect springboard for Games campaign
Golden girls dive straight back into action
The SEA Games mission to sweep all eight golds in diving has been a great success but there is hardly any time for Pandelela Rinong and Nur Dhabitah Sabri to celebrate. The two experienced divers have to quickly prepare for two important back-to-back competitions after this. They are expected to carry the diving team’s hopes at the World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, … [Read more...] about Golden girls dive straight back into action
Motor racing-Hamilton takes hope on return to the podium in Canada
MONTREAL (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton has won 103 grands prix but third in Canada on Sunday put Formula One's most successful driver back in a happy place. Mercedes' seven times world champion said the result, after severe back pain in Azerbaijan a week earlier in a bouncing car he had also described as undriveable after Friday practice in Montreal, filled him with hope. … [Read more...] about Motor racing-Hamilton takes hope on return to the podium in Canada
Pandelela splashes her way into 10m platform final at world meet
PETALING JAYA: National diving queen Pandelela Rinong has booked her final ticket for the women’s 10m platform event at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. The 29-year-old is scheduled to be in action at 7am Malaysian time today, after finishing seventh in the semi-finals yesterday. She managed to collect 313.15 points overall while 2019 world champion and Tokyo … [Read more...] about Pandelela splashes her way into 10m platform final at world meet