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From The Jetsons to Harry Potter, flying taxis are a staple feature of many science fiction blockbusters. But the futuristic vehicles are inching closer to becoming a reality, and could even be used to shuttle sports fans across Paris during the 2024 Olympic Games. French officials have announced that Paris will begin testing electric air taxis at a test site just outside Paris. The ultimate goal is to create at least two flights paths to ease congestion during the summer games, according to the officials. French officials have announced that Paris will begin testing electric air taxis at a test site just outside Paris Paris' flying taxi routes Overall, the aim is to have two routes available for sports fans during the 2024 Olympic Games: Paris-Issy-les-Moulineaux heliport to Saint-Cyr airfield Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Le Bourget airports and Paris city, on a site to be determined The Pontoise test site is located at the Cormeilles-en-Vexin airfield …

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Day 3 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam officially brought an end to the 2021 World Judo Tour Looking ahead to next year, IJF President Marius Vizer and HE Mr Battulga Khaltmaa, Former President of Mongolia, and President of the Mongolian Judo Association, signed the contract for the Mongolian Grand Slam, officially bringing Ulaanbaatar back to the World Judo Tour! This final day also made history for many, bringing lots of first Grand Slam titles. In the 100kg final Mongolia’s Odkhuu was up against Vladut Romania's Simionescu. In a close-fought contest it was Odkhuu who produced a moment of magic with just 29 seconds remaining, earning him his 1st Grand Slam title ever. Mr Marius Vizer, President of the International Judo Federation awarded the medals. In the under 90kg category, Russia’s Mansur Lorsanov secured his place in the final thanks to this Ashi Waza technique. There, he would take a tactical victory, winning him his 1st Grand Slam title. The …

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The United Arab Emirates welcomed back one of its annual sporting highlights as the Jiu-Jitsu Arena saw the first day of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam , which was filled with some of Judo’s biggest names. Rising star Assunta Scutto was in the under 48kg. This year’s Junior World Champion took her first senior title, catching Sharine Boukli of France after a barrage of o-uchi attacks. His Excellency Mohamed Bin Thaeloub Alderee, Chairman of the UAE Wrestling and Judo Federation, awarded the medals. Our man of the day was Olympic Silver Medallist Yang Yung Wei, who was clearly in Abu Dhabi to prove he could take Gold. A rapid dropping throw in the final of the under 60kg category, amazingly saw him take his first-ever World Tour Gold Medal. A passionate display of emotion clearly showed what this result meant to him. Mr Timur Kulibayev, President of the Kazakhstan Olympic Committee was on hand to award the medals. “This competition gives me …

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Magyar győzelmet hozott a bakui cselgáncs Grand Slam nyitónapja: Pupp Réka az 52 kilogrammos kategóriában aranyérmet nyert. Az azeri fővárosban Marius Vizer, a Nemzetközi Cselgáncs Szövetség elnöke nyitotta meg a tornát. A japán Tatsukawa Rina technikailag brilliáns kivitelezésű akciói szintén aranyat értek a 48 kilogrammosok mezőnyében. Marius Vizer szövetségi elnök adta át az érmet. Orkan Szafarov hazai pályán saját közönség előtt lett a 66 kilogrammos súlycsoport bajnoka, éppen egy ilyen sportünnepről álmodtak az azeriek. A moldovai Denis Vieru ellen egy látványos dobást hajtott végre, amely ippont ért. Rasad Nabijev, az Azerbajdzsáni Cselgáncs Szövetség elnöke akasztotta nyakába a legfényesebb medált. "A dzsúdó rendkívül népszerű sport Azerbajdzsánban. Az ilyen versenyek, mint a bakui Grand Slam, óriási inspirációt jelentenek a fiatal nemzedékek számára" - nyilatkozta az azeri cselgáncsozó. A nap női versenyzője egy magyar lett: Pupp Réka egy koszovói, majd …

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La ville de Bakou accueille pendant trois jours l'avant-dernière épreuve de la saison internationale de Judo. 196 compétiteurs venus de 29 pays vont assurer le spectacle jusqu'à dimanche dans la capitale azerbaïdjanaise. Le judo est de retour au pays du feu. Le président de la Fédération internationale (IJF), Marius Vizer et d'autres invités de marque ont officiellement lancé vendredi le Grand Chelem de Bakou 2021. Un début en fanfare pour la Japonaise Rina Tatsukaw** a qui a donné le coup d'envoi de l'épreuve en s'imposant avec la manière dans la catégorie des moins de 48 kg face à l'Autrichienne Katharina Tanzer.** Un peu plus tard, sa compatriote Momo Tamaoki a offert sa deuxième médaille d'or au Japon en taillant brillamment sa route chez les moins de 57 kg pour l'emporter en finale sur la Kazakh Munkhtsedev . Reka Pupp fait sensation La femme du jour est tout de même hongroise : dans la catégorie des moins de 52 kg , Reka Pupp est …

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Terza e ultima giornata del Baku Grand Slam di judo alla Heydar Aliyev Sport Arena nella capitale dell’Azerbaigian. Il giapponese Mashiyama Kosuke ha iniziato alla grande la sfida sul tatami, premiato dal cantautore Albano, ambasciatore della Federazione internazionale di judo, con la medaglia per la categoria -90kg . L’ uomo del giorno: Niiaz Bilalov Il judoka russo Niiaz Bilalov , affrontando il canadese Shady El Nahas, ha eseguito un incredibile O-soto dopo un’epica gara andata al Golden score. " Non stavo preparando quell'attacco nello specifico, ma sono felice che abbia funzionato ", ha commentato Bilalov dicendosi "davvero soddisfatto di aver battuto El Nahas". Ha consegnato le medaglie il vicepresidente della Federazione internazionale di judo e presidente della European Judo Union , Sergey Soloveychik . Le donne del giorno: Luise Malzahn e Renee Lucht Due le atlete donne del giorno, entrambe tedesche. Renne Lucht ha affrontato …

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L'équipe du Japon a survolé les débats lors du Grand Slam de Bakou en décrochant dix médailles dont 5 en or. La Russie et l'Allemagne repartent de la capitale d'Azerbaïdjan avec deux victoires. Dans la catégorie reine des + 100 kg, le Japonais Tatsuru Saito a assuré le spectacle et remporté le tournoi en venant à bout en finale du tadjik Temur Rakhimov . Le judoka de 19 ans, qui participait à son premier Grand Slam, marche plus que jamais sur les traces de son père, Hitoshi Saito , double champion olympique des + 95 kg en 1984 et 1998. L'expérience du russe Bilalov Un autre jeune judoka nippon a brillé dimanche sur les tatamis de la magnifique Heydar Aliyev Sport Arena : Kosuke Mashiyama (22 ans) s'est adjugé l'or chez les -90 kg en battant en finale le représentant local, Mammadali Mehdiyev. Le russe Niiaz Bilalov a fait jouer de son côté son expérience chez les - 100 kg. Vainqueur en 2017 du Grand Slam d'Abou Dabi, le judoka de 27 ans a renoué …

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Spark Sports The Otago Sparks held off a late Central Hinds fight to open their Super Smash campaign with victory in Dunedin. White Ferns star Suzie Bates has marked her return to the Super Smash in style. The Otago Sparks captain, who missed all of the last domestic season due to a shoulder injury, top-scored with a half century as her side opened their Twenty20 campaign with a thrilling eight-run win over the Central Hinds in Dunedin on Sunday. Bates’ 64 off 52 balls proved crucial for the hosts at University of Otago Oval, who then also had leg-spinner Sophie Oldershaw and pacer Hayley Jensen to thank for their big roles with the ball, as Central fell just short in their pursuit of 135. Seemingly out of it at 87-5 going into the last five overs, the Hinds in the end had No 7 Georgia Atkinson top-score with 37 off 24 in a late cameo of flicks and reverse shots which almost saw the visitors snatch it, before the 21-year-old was one of three victims in the penultimate …

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German Ralf Rangnick has been confirmed as Manchester United's interim manager. The 63-year-old replaces Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who left the English Premier League club earlier this month. The Norwegian had been at the helm since being appointed caretaker manager following the sacking of Jose Mourinho in 2018. Rangnick, whose previous clubs as manager include 1899 Hoffenheim, Schalke 04 and RB Leipzeig, will remain as manager until the end of the season. He will then be taking on a two-year consultancy role, Manchester United said in a statement. “The squad is full of talent and has a great balance of youth and experience,” Rangnick said. “All my efforts for the next six months will be on helping these players fulfil their potential, both individually and, most importantly, as a team.” Michael Carrick, who oversaw Manchester United's draw with league leaders Chelsea yesterday, will remain in charge of the first team until Rangnick's work visa is finalised. …

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Amir Khan insists retirement is not on his mind ahead of his clash with Kell Brook - and he is still eyeing a rematch with Danny Garcia. The Bolton fighter faces bitter rival Brook at Manchester Arena on February 19. It is a fight which will surely end the career of the loser with questions over what is left for both fighters even if they win. But Khan, 34, dismissed talk of retiring and the former world light-welterweight champion believes there are still big fights out there. And one of them would be with the man who ended his reign as world champion back in 2012. He said: “There’s still big fights out there for me. “I’ve always said I wanted to avenge that loss against Danny Garcia and he’s still around. That’s one fight I’ve always wanted.” Khan has lost five times in a 39-fight career but he doesn’t see any way which bitter rival Brook can hand him his sixth defeat. He said: “I’m not thinking about defeat because it can’t happen, it just can’t …

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