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Activists from the anonymous collective Brandalism have replaced more than 200 adverts around the UK without permission with satirical posters protesting what it says is Shell’s “lethal legacy”. They are calling for sports organisations, shareholders, local authorities and advertising agencies to reject money from Shell and other fossil fuel companies. This guerrilla protest action comes just days before shareholders are due to meet for the oil company’s AGM on 21 May. Brandalism says its stunt “takes aim at Shell’s political lobbying and the oil major's use of marketing strategies to maintain...
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Two Austrian Red Bull skydivers, Marco Furst, 33, and Marco Waltenspiel, 39, achieved the world's inaugural wingsuit flight through London's Tower Bridge. Jumping from a helicopter at 900 metres, they soared through the iconic landmark, executing a complex 'flare' manoeuvre to rise before landing safely. Lasting 45 seconds, the flight covered 1.2 kilometres at a speed of 246 kilometres per hour. With over 200 practice jumps, the duo, part of the Red Bull Skydive Team, prepared extensively. Tower Bridge was closed for the event, conducted with full safety measures and authorization from relevan...
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Fans flocked to the stadium in the capital to witness the highest levels of judo. At -90kg, neutral athlete Yahor Varapayeu faced off against Olympic silver medallist 27-year-old German, Eduard Trippel. A moment of brilliance from Varapayeu, also aged 27, secured him his first grand slam medal since 2018, and it was gold. Kazakhstan Judo Federation Vice President, Saken Mussaibekov awarded the medals. In the -78kg final, Chinese world silver medallist Zhenzhao Ma took on the up-and-coming 21-year-old German, Anna Monta Olek. Initially both athletes thought they had scored, but it was 26-year-o...
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At 63kg, 22-year-old Croatian, Katarina Kristo faced Slovenian, 27-year-old Andreja Leski. Kristo managed to overcome the multiple World Medallist to win her first grand slam gold. The medals were presented by Kazakhstan Minister of Tourism & Sport, Yermek Marzhikpayev. Kristo welcomed the enthusiasm of the crowd. ''You can see that they love judo and they are not just sitting there. They are cheering you on, even if you are not from their country. When you score, they live that moment with you and I really love to fight here,'' Kristo said. In the 73kg final, Italian judoka Manuel Lombardo to...
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The IJF World Judo Tour has landed back in Kazakhstan for the final Grand Slam event before this year’s World Championships and Olympic Games. With some of the last qualification points on offer, Judo stars from around the world arrived in the city of Astana pursuing victory. At -48kg, Galiya TYNBAYEVA delighted the home crowd, by making it into the final. Tynbayeva twice caught her opponent Giliazova with cleverly timed sacrifice techniques and won her first ever world judo tour gold on home soil in Astana. Kazakhstan Sports & Physical Culture Committee Chairman, Yerbol MYRZABOSSYNOV awarded ...
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At day three of the Judo Grand Slam in Dushanbe, the heavy weights took centre stage. At +100kg, the King of judo, Teddy RINER, stormed to the final to face local favourite Temur RAKHIMOV. Teddy had brought his A game and in front of a packed out stadium claimed the gold medal in style with an epic uchi-mata ippon. Tajikistan Judo Federation President Mr Ismoil MAHMADZOIR awarded the medals. “I’m very happy today, because after Paris I think this is the best one, with beautiful fans. Thank you everybody for the encouragement," said Riner. At -78kg it was an all German affair between teammates ...
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In the second day of the 2024 Dushanbe Grand Slam, the competition did celebrate not only the fierce competition, but also the universal values of respect and courtesy that judo promotes worldwide. In the presence of Dushanbe Mayor Mr Rustam EMOMALI and Tajikistan Judo Federation President Mr Ismoil MAHMADZOIR, Mr Vlad Marinescu, Director General of the International Judo Federation declared the grand slam open. Tajikistan's champions gathered, pens in hand, ready to inspire the next generation. After the sustained success and showcasing the best of judo, new contracts were signed to ensure Du...
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Before day one of the Judo World Tour in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, got underway, double Olympic and triple World champion Shohei Ono was in attendance and organised a signing for all of his fans. In the -48 kg category, Mongolian Baasankhuu BAVUUDORJ came out on top after a physically demanding final. Selerys CEO, Mr Fabrice CAQUIN awarded the medals. In the -60kg, Tajikistan’s Muhammadsoleh QUVATOV secured a gold medal for the home nation with a fantastic ippon! The crowd erupted with pride and excitement! A fantastic start for the local athletes with huge encouragement from the fans. Tajikistan ...
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The toxic dust is barely settling in the wake of 2024’s Super Bowl — or rather, the "Super Polluter", whose advertising alone released as much carbon dioxide as 100,000 Americans. But millions more sporting fans are now gearing up to pump the atmosphere with more poison by travelling to the ultra-toxic F1 races, as well as the 2024 Euros and Paris Olympics. While the EU has targeted sectors in construction, energy, food, and transport to achieve its ambitious climate goals — the carbon footprint linked to travel and advertising for sporting events is being overlooked. Yes, steps are being take...
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All-time great, Teddy RINER was in Antalya and looking for gold. Preparation for his home Olympics this summer. In the final there was an exciting match up with the Olympic pick for Japan Tatsuru SAITO. It produced a great taste of what is to come in Paris - a close battle with many exciting moments. Ultimately RINER countered SAITO for a waza-ari. IJF President Marius VIZER awarded the medals. “Thank you all," said Teddy RINER. "Thank you because the people cry and create a good sensation for the fighters like me and other fighters who are preparing for the Olympic Games. Antalya is a beautif...
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