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Peter Sagan, successful heart surgery

Peter Sagan, successful heart surgery

The Slovakian cyclist, a three-time world road race champion, has retired from professional cycling and is aiming to compete in the 2024 MTB World Championships in Paris. He underwent successful heart surgery last Friday and the procedure will help him to get a small arrhythmia under control.



Taekwondo athletes in New Zealand suffer again because of governance disputes

Taekwondo athletes in New Zealand suffer again because of governance disputes

New Zealand is in danger of being left without an Olympic quota in taekwondo. On 30th January Taekwondo New Zealand (TNZ) announced the names of the four athletes selected to represent New Zealand at the upcoming 2024 Oceania Olympic Qualifiers Tournament. Cole Creich-Watene (men's -58kg), Eisa Mozhdeh (men's -68kg), Jamie Carpenter (women's -57kg) and Jemesa Landers (women's -67kg) were due to compete for qualification spots at the continental qualifiers. However, their participation at Paris 2024 will be in doubt even if they win the continental tournament.








Carl Froch: Mike Tyson would beat Tyson Fury

Carl Froch: Mike Tyson would beat Tyson Fury

The former Nottingham boxer was interviewed by Luckyblock.com and he was asked about the outcome of a hypothetical fight between Mike Tyson and Tyson Fury. Froch was quick to point out that the Brooklyn boxer "would have beaten anybody at his best". In his opinion, Iron Mike would "knock Fury unconscious".