Marathon icon Kipchoge feels motivated despite his Paris setback, says he learned from the experience

IANS | November 24, 2024 5:45 PM

Beijing, Nov 24 (IANS) Kenya's marathon icon Eliud Kipchoge says he will dust himself off and keep his head up despite a disappointing performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics and said he has learned from his experience. Kipchoge, marathon gold medalist in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, was eyeing his third consecutive Olympic title in Paris, but he finished on a disappointing note as he withdrew from the race after around 30 km due to the effects of a back injury.

ISL 2024-25: Climbing up the league ladder a priority for both as Hyderabad FC host Odisha FC

IANS | November 24, 2024 4:51 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 24 (IANS) Gaining three points to climb up in the points table will be the priority when former winners Hyderabad FC play host to Odisha FC in a Season 2024-25 match of the Indian Super League (ISL) at the G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium here on Monday. Hyderabad FC are currently placed 11th among 13 teams while Odisha are slightly better at ninth. Therefore, both sides want to climb up the ladder to strengthen their positions in their respective first matches after the international break.