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Before joining insidethegames.biz, Vimal worked as a senior reporter with The New Indian Express for four years. He has covered football, athletics, and other Olympic sports in India and attended international events such as the U-17 FIFA World Cup, Asian Wrestling Championships, and major events in badminton and boxing. He also had a brief stint with Wisden India. Vimal graduated with a distinction in MSc Sport Management from Loughborough University in September 2021. He got his Bachelor’s in Journalism from Madras Christian College in 2015.

Ribi wins first-ever World Cup monobob gold in Whistler

Canada bagged gold and silver as monobob made its International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) World Cup debut.

Wembley arch lights up in rainbow colours as FA protests FIFA’s "OneLove" decision

The Football Association (FA) has showed their support for the LGBTQ+ community by lighting up the famous Wembley arch in rainbow colours during England's World Cup game against the United States of America.

IESF to award scholarships for online esports course

The International Esports Federation (IESF) is set to hand out scholarships for athletes competing in the World Esports Championships Finals in Bali.

China win World Team Chess Championship in Jerusalem

Grandmasters Lu Shanglei, Xu Xiangyu, Bai Jinshi and Li Di helped China defeat Uzbekistan in the World Team Chess Championship final.

Tolchard and Bruce win world bowls titles in Wellington

Sam Tolchard of England and Tayla Bruce of New Zealand won the men’s and women’s gold respectively at the World Bowls World Singles Champion of Champions event.

Canada clinch Davis Cup Finals thriller against Germany in Malaga

Canada secured the last semi-finals spot at the Davis Cup Finals after a dramatic doubles win over Germany.

Wyatt bags gold for Britain in IBSF World Cup opener in Whistler

Britain enjoyed a great start to the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) World Cup season as Marcus Wyatt and Matt Weston won gold and bronze respectively in the men's skeleton event at the Whistler Sliding Centre in Canada, before Olympic champion Hannah Neise won the women's race.

Richarlison scores stunner in Brazil's win over Serbia as Portugal edge thriller against Ghana

Richarlison scored a stunning brace to help Brazil defeat a stubborn Serbia 2-0 after Portugal and Switzerland secured wins earlier.

Mixed relay to make ISMF World Cup debut at season opener in Val Thorens

The French ski resort of Val Thorens is set to kick start the International Ski Mountaineering Federation (ISMF) World Cup season underway with the men’s and women’s sprint race.

Polish Tennis Association President resigns following sexual abuse allegations

The President of the Polish Tennis Association (PZT) has quit after accusations of sexual abuse, the governing body has announced.

Coric and Čilić help Croatia reach semi-finals of Davis Cup Finals

Croatia joined Australia in the semi-finals of the Davis Cup Finals after a 2-0 win over Spain in Malaga.

Spain in seventh heaven after Costa Rica rout

Spain started their Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign in style as they hammered Costa Rica 7-0 before Belgium edged past Canada 1-0 in a Group F game.

German players cover mouths in protest against FIFA's "OneLove" armband policy before shock loss against Japan

German footballers covered their mouths during the team photo before their Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup match against Japan to protest against FIFA’s threat to sanction players for wearing the "OneLove" armband.

Hosts South Korea start as favourites at Asian Women's Handball Championship

Ten teams are to battle it out as Incheon and Seoul in South Korea are scheduled to host the Asian Women's Handball Championship starting tomorrow.

Serbia awarded 2022 IMMAF World Championships

Belgrade in Serbia is set to host the 2022 International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) World Championships, it has been announced.

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When British skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the Olympic gold medal in ice dance at Sarajevo 1984 with 12 perfect 6.0s from every judge, for their interpretation of Maurice Ravel's Boléro, an important member of their team was singer-actor Michael Crawford. Crawford, who had played Frank Spencer in British sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and the title role in the musical The Phantom of the Opera, had become a mentor to the pair in 1981 and went on to help them create their Olympic routine. Crawford said he “taught them how to act". He was present with their trainer Betty Callaway at the ringside at Sarajevo as they created one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history.

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