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Why Australian Boxing Coaches Let Muslim Boxers Skip Training

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“Some people think [Muslim] women shouldn’t box but mostly just support,” the 26-year-old said. “They saw that I was very passionate about boxing. This is what I like to do. I don’t care what they think. This is my life.” And what if someone does not support? “I would say, ‘Anything to say’?” he laughed. “Then ‘whack!’” Juggling his faith along with his love of boxing has become a problem, especially during Ramadan when Muslims cannot drink or eat between sunrise and sunset. “I really believe in my beliefs, so it’s not something I can avoid,” he said. “I made sure I did my prayer. It’s something I can’t do. Just like Ramadan. Due to Ramadan, I couldn’t do camp in Sheffield. There’s no point in me leaving. “Training in Ramadan is very tough. You practice before you start fasting. Then you go to the gym [at night] one hour after you eat. You are hungry but you have to contro...

Final Neighbors saw the curtain fall on one of TV's best talent training grounds

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Ramsay St famously launched the careers of stars Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan, Margot Robbie and Liam Hemsworth. But as the series draws to a close, the biggest downside may be behind the scenes, according to the show’s longtime screenwriter. ‘Industry doesn’t yet fully understand what they’ve lost in terms of industrial training,’ Sarah Mayberry told AAP. Neighbor scriptwriter Sarah Mayberry (pictured) says that when the curtain finally falls on Ramsay St for good this week, the local TV and film industry will lose a major training ground. A writer on the show since 1998, Mayberry wrote 230 episodes of the beloved series. During that time, Sarah saw the show serve as a TV training ground, where the crew could start at the lowest rung of the production ladder, and end up as director of photography. ‘It will be a while before it sinks that the opportunity is no longer there,’ added Mayberry. In one of the most recent he wrote, Mayberry kill...

The latest and greatest indoor training technology from Eurobike 2022 - CyclingTips

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With a number of new product launches and updates, Eurobike 2022 could become a landmark in the world of indoor training. While Zwift was among the first to kick things off on Eurobike with a big stand a few years ago, many other brands are eager to showcase their new technology this year. We walked the halls and booths of Eurobike 2022 to bring you some of the latest indoor training technology. MyWhoosh Of all the indoor training brands on display, MyWhoosh seems intent on making the biggest splash. A free virtual cycling app with a logo you might recognize from the UAE Team Emirates Tadej Pogacâr kit, has one of the largest stands in hall 11. The stand features several coach settings for riders to try out the MyWhoosh platform and win one of the four Colnago C68s, but the power The main attraction is the “immersive cube” with a circular screen that spans three walls and floors. With MyWhoosh now in its third year, the team behind it feel they now have the technology and ...