Results for: World Championships

Twelve-time World Women’s Snooker Championship winner Reanne Evans has apologized to Mark Williams and Mark Selby after the duo were unexpectedly eliminated from the World Championships in the first round. Williams and Selby, who were among the favorites, lost to Si Jiahui and Joe O’Connor, respectively. Evans, who had predicted Williams and Selby would reach the final, took to social media to apologize for her incorrect prediction. Selby hinted at a potential early retirement following his defeat, citing a need for help with the mental aspect of the game.

25 young BMX riders from Calgary have been selected to represent Canada at the 2024 UCI BMX World Championships in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The riders, ranging in age from eight to their early 20s, will compete against approximately 4,000 riders from nearly 50 countries. The event will take place from May 12-18.

An 11-year-old Chinese swimmer, Yu Zidi, has made waves at the country’s Olympic swimming trials, posting a time in the 400m individual medley that would have qualified her for the World Championships finals. Despite her impressive performance, Yu narrowly missed the Olympic qualifying mark and will not represent China in Tokyo. Nonetheless, her time, just 15 seconds shy of the world record, has sparked excitement in the swimming community and raised questions about her future potential. Yu’s achievement also highlights the strength of China’s swimming program, with several other swimmers recording impressive times at the trials.

After a year-long recovery from an ACL tear, Luke Kunin played 77 games this season, showcasing his grit and leadership qualities. Kunin, who notched 11 goals and 18 points, also led the Sharks in fights and hits. Despite modest offensive statistics, he played a significant role as a physical presence, penalty killer, and center. With a rebuilding Sharks team hoping to retain him, Kunin expressed his desire to be a part of the process and voiced his eagerness for a healthy summer to focus on training. He is also excited to represent Team USA at the World Championships and views it as an opportunity to compete for a championship and represent his country.