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France captain Kylian Mbappe, 25, has become one of the youngest owners of a professional football club by acquiring Caen. France captain Kylian Mbappé has become the majority shareholder of Ligue 2 club Caen, as announced by Mbappé's company Interconnected Ventures on Wednesday. The new Real Madrid player, who almost signed for Caen in his youth, acquired 80 percent of the club's shares through Coalition Capital, the investment arm of Interconnected Ventures, replacing the US investment fund Oaktree as the majority shareholder.  While the exact financial details weren't officially disclosed, French media estimates the acquisition cost to be between 15-20 million euros ($16-21.6 million). "This transaction marks a significant step in the club's strategic development and reinforces its natural ambition to remain one of the most successful clubs in French football," the club said in a statement. The acquisition aims to provide Caen with strategic resources to st...

Judoka Wong Ka-lee defeated by Austrian Katharina Tanzer. Photo courtesy of the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong judoka Wong Ka-lee exited the Olympics on Saturday, losing 10-0 to Austrian Katharina Tanzer. Competing in the women's 48-kilogram division, Wong faced Tanzer, who ranks 17 places above her in the world standings. Disappointed with her performance, Wong expressed, "I could have performed better, as I thought I had a chance after the draw. I hope I can do better next time." Wong also thanked her coach and younger brother for their constant encouragement. "I was very nervous before the match, but they tried to help me relax," she added. At 26, Wong was making her Olympic debut and marked the return of a Hong Kong judoka to the Olympics after 12 years. https://celateeco.com/product/usa-team-paris-2024-summer-olympic-games-unisex-t-shirt/ https://celateeco.com/product/usa-mens-basketball-2024-summer-olympics-roster-un...

With an impressive 759 goals in 151 matches for Slovenia, Ana Gros stands out as the most seasoned athlete on the team debuting at the Olympic Games. Her illustrious career, which has placed her among the top scorers in EHF Champions League Women history, has now brought her to the Olympics for the first time. Before facing Denmark in the opener at South Paris Arena 6, Gros and her teammates were in awe, soaking in every moment and celebrating their achievement. At 33, Gros is likely nearing the end of her career, making Paris 2024 potentially her last Olympic opportunity. Reflecting on her journey since debuting for Slovenia in 2007, she recalls how the Olympics once seemed an unattainable dream. However, hosting the EHF EURO 2022 helped Slovenia bond and improve, ultimately earning their Olympic spot through impressive performances in the qualification tournaments. Despite a challenging start with a loss to Denmark, Gros remains focused on the upcoming matches, emphasizing the signif...

IOC elects French Alps 2030 as Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games host  The French Alps have been selected to host the 2030 XXVI Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. This decision was made by the IOC Members today during the 142nd IOC Session in Paris. The vote was contingent on the submission of the Games Delivery Guarantee within the timelines established by the IOC Executive Board, as it could not be finalized before the host election due to constitutional constraints within the current political situation in France. The Games Delivery Guarantee is expected to be provided by the Prime Minister no later than October 1, 2024, and must be ratified by the French Parliament by March 1, 2025. The French Alps 2030 delegation, led by President Emmanuel Macron, demonstrated France’s full commitment to hosting the Games. The delegation also included Laurent Wauquiez, President of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Renaud Muselier, President of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, and David Lappartient and Mar...

  Andrew Perez clinched gold at the IBJJF Orange County Summer Open In a remarkable display of skill and determination, 13-year-old Andrew Perez secured the gold medal at the IBJJF Orange County Summer Open, held at California State University on 14 July. This victory marks a significant milestone in Perez’s preparation for the upcoming world championships in Florida. Perez, who has been training intensively at the Art of Jiu Jitsu (AOJ) in Costa Mesa, California, is gearing up for the major competition at the end of the month. His rigorous training regime is a testament to his dedication and passion for Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Having taken up the sport at the tender age of seven, Perez has risen to become one of the world’s top junior competitors, boasting an impressive collection of belts and medals. His training schedule is intense, practicing seven days a week across various gyms, including Predators MMA and BJJ Academy in Manchester, Judo Excellence in Hebden Bridge, and RIO Grap...