MMA Star Idris Abdurashidov Disqualified From Boxing Match, Could Be Banned For Life After Savagely Illegal Head Kick
This man… Idris Abdulashidovan undefeated featherweight in MMA, potentially Banned for life He retired from professional boxing after knocking out his opponent with a brutal and illegal head kick. Abdulrashidov, a former ONE Friday Fights talent and a promising fighter with a current record of 4-0, will make his professional boxing debut on October 20th […]
Australian runner Jaryd Clifford stripped of bronze medal, disqualified after T13 5000m final
An Australian Paralympian was disqualified and stripped of his bronze medal for breaking a “ground rules” during a race on Saturday, inches from the finish line. Jarryd Clifford, who is legally blind, was “disappointed” after officials decided he and his guide Matt Clarke were not tethered when they crossed the finish line in the men's […]
RFK Jr. disqualified from New York ballot, used ‘sham’ address for residency, judge rules
Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s chances of running for president grew stronger after a judge ruled Monday that his name should not appear on the New York state ballot because he falsely represented himself as a resident of California on his nominating petition. In a 34-page ruling, New York State Judge Christina L. Ryba […]
Olympic Refugee Breaker Disqualified for ‘Free Afghan Women’ Cape
Manizah Tarash, an Afghan breakdancer who is part of the Refugee Olympic Team in Paris, was disqualified during the preliminary competition on Friday after writing the words “Liberate Afghan Women” on her cape during her breakdancing routine. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) bans political slogans on the stadiums and podiums. Tarash, 21, was born in […]
Refugee breaker Manizha Talash disqualified at Olympics for ‘Free Afghan Women’ cape
Breakdancer Maniza Tarash was disqualified from the Olympics after demonstrating in support of the liberation of Afghan women during a competition. After the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, Tarash fled the country and was granted asylum in Spain. She is representing the refugee team at the Paris Olympics in B-girl breaking, wearing a cape that […]
Alex Walsh disqualified, loses bronze in 200-meter medley
Alex Walsh missed out on his gold medal hopes in the 200m individual medley. First, she had to content herself with a bronze medal. And so she had to settle for nothing. After placing third in the pool, Walsh was disqualified for an illegal transition from backstroke to breaststroke, handing her place on the podium […]
Georgian Judo Heavyweight Disqualified After Attack on France’s Teddy Riner
A key Olympic judo match in the 100kg category in Paris ended in controversy on Friday when Georgia’s Guram Tushishvili was disqualified for kicking France’s Teddy Riner. Two-time Olympic gold medalist Riner beat Tushishvili in style to secure the victory and a place in the semi-finals, but the Georgian seemed extremely upset about losing in […]
Luke Greenbank disqualified, Xu Jiayu missing at Olympic swimming
It was a drama-filled morning for one of the swimming events at the 2024 Paris Olympics. British star Luke Greenbank looked to have booked a place in the semi-finals of the 200m backstroke after outpacing Germany’s Lucas Martens in the fourth heat. But the moment I touched the last wall, my joy turned to sadness. […]
Fani Willis files ‘last ditch effort’ to dismiss the appeal to have her disqualified from Trump’s Georgia case
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has filed a motion to dismiss an appeal by former President Trump and his co-defendants in the case that sought to remove the prosecutor from a case over a romantic relationship with a subordinate lawyer. In a motion filed Wednesday, the Wills argued that Fulton Superior Court found there […]
Ex-South African leader disqualified from national election candidacy
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been disqualified from participating in the next national election due to a previous criminal conviction by the Constitutional Court. Mr Zuma was found guilty of contempt and sentenced to 15 months in prison, triggering his constitutional disqualification. His disqualification prevents him from running for parliament for five years […]