Wrestler Taymazov loses second Olympics gold

Lausanne
Wrestler and Russian politician Artur Taymazov has been stripped of a second Olympics gold medal for doping. The International Olympic Committee says Taymazov, who already lost his 2008 gold medal for doping, has now been stripped of the 2012 gold in the 120kg category. The IOC says he tested positive for the banned steroid turinabol. The silver medalist, Davit Modzmanashvili, was already disqualified back in January. That leaves the event with only its two bronze medalists until the IOC decides whether it will reallocate the medals. Taymazov won a total of three gold medals and one silver between 2000 and 2012, all for Uzbekistan, before pursuing a political career in his native Russia. He has been a member of the Russian lower house of parliament since 2016. 

Karachi
Bajwa replaces Shahbaz as PHF secretary

Olympian Asif Bajwa was reappointed officially as the secretary general of the Pakistan Hockey Federation, replacing the legendary Shahbaz Ahmed. Bajwa’s appointment was ratified at the PHF’s Executive Board and later by the Congress members as he replaced the under-fire Shahbaz, during whose tenure, Pakistan slipped in FIH rankings with virtually no domestic activity along with financial mismanagement.

Karachi
Mani appointed chairperson of ICC committee

Pakistan Cricket Board’s chairman Ehsan Mani has been appointed as the head of the ICC’s influential Finance & Commercial Affairs committee. The F&CA is one of the ICC’s most important committees, assisting the organisation in discharging its responsibilities in relation to all financial and commercial matters.

London
Akram ‘embarrassed’ at Manchester airport

Fast bowling legend Wasim Akram said that he was “made to feel embarrassed” for carrying insulin at Manchester airport. The former Pakistan captain took to social media to vent his anger. “Very disheartened at Manchester airport today, I travel around the world with my insulin but never have I been made to feel embarrassed. I felt very humiliated as I was rudely questioned & ordered publicly to take my insulin out of its travel cold-case & dumped in to a plastic bag,” Akram tweeted. “I do not believe I should have been treated differently from anyone else. I just believe there should be a standard of care when dealing with all people. I understand there are proper safety precautions but that doesn’t mean people should be humiliated whilst undergoing them,” Akram added. 

Mumbai
Olympics rower asks HC to quash harassment charge

Asian Games medallist and Olympian Dattu Bhokanal approached the Bombay High Court today seeking quashing of charges of harassing his wife. Bhokanal's lawyer Vaibhav Gaikwad told a bench of justices Ranjit More and Bharati Dangre that the rower was scheduled to go to Austria next month to compete in the World Rowing Championship. The bench will hear the plea in detail on Wednesday. In May, Bhokanal was booked by Nashik police on charges of cruelty and cheating, after his wife complained that he was harassing her mentally and physically. His wife is a constable with Nashik police. agencies

New Delhi
Chelsea topple Barcelona

Goals from Tammy Abraham and Ross Barkley saw Chelsea grab a 2-1 victory against Barcelona in an exhibition match in Japan. Antoine Griezmann and Frenkie de Jong made their unofficial debut for the Spanish giants.  Chelsea striker Abraham opened the scoring in the 34th minute by pouncing on a mistake by Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets. Ross Barkley made it 2-0 with less than 10 minutes left. 

Rio de Janeiro
Brazil women’s coach out 

The head coach of the Brazil women’s football team, Vadao, has been sacked following the team’s disappointing performances at the World Cup in France. Vadao was told the news during a meeting with Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) president Rogerio Cabloco on Monday. 

Tokyo
Iniesta named La Liga Icon  

Andres Iniesta has been named the latest ‘La Liga Icon, a La Liga initiative to continue growing worldwide driven by the popularity of players like the FC Barcelona legend. The 35-year-old currently playing  in Japan becomes the newest star to be named a ‘La Liga Icon’ after his Spanish teammate Iker Casillas.

Moscow
Russian boxer Dadashev dies 

Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev has died after suffering head injuries during a fight last week, TASS news agency reported. Agencies