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Tunisia immortalises Ons Jabeur on postage stamp

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2 years ago

August 13, 2022

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2 months ago, Jabeur became the first person from Tunisia to reach the singles final at Wimbledon.

In fact, Jabeur became the first Tunisian to reach a Grand Slam final and came agonisingly close to victory before bowing out to Elena Rybakina in three sets.

A highly versatile player, she captured her first WTA 1000 title on clay at the Mutua Madrid Open.

Her accomplishments have now been immortalised with a collectible stamp.

The Tunisia Post unveiled the stamp, which features a fist-pumping Jabeur, and a description of the hometown hero’s accomplishments in both English and Arabic.

“Through this victory, she has succeeded in opening up horizons of hope for the young men and women of Tunisia,” the stamp reads.

“Ons Jabeur is the first player from an Arab country to enter the Top 10…In June 2022, she reached 2nd place in the world ranking to enrich the series of historical successes won by Tunisian women in different fields, deserving the title of ‘Tennis Icon.”

Currently ranked No. 5, Jabeur won her first match since Wimbledon at the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic.

Next, she will participate in the Western & Southern Open which will serve as preparation for the US Open.

We congratulate this female icon for inspiring a generation.

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Kathmandu Gurkhas Set Modest Target for Janakpur Bolts in NPL

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11 hours ago

December 12, 2024

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Kathmandu Gurkhas, after opting to bat first, set Janakpur Bolts a modest target of 102 runs in their ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL) match. Kathmandu’s innings ended at 101/10 in 19.3 overs. They struggled throughout, with only Gerhard Erasmus (20) and Stephen Eskinazi (17) offering resistance. The rest of the batting line-up faltered, with notable contributions from Karan KC (19) and Shahab Alam (8*).

Janakpur’s bowlers dominated, with Lalit Rajbanshi and Sher Malla both taking three wickets each, while Mohammad Mohsin added two. The Bolts are now tasked with chasing a relatively low total to secure the win.

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Pokhara Avengers Secure Thrilling Super Over Win Against Biratnagar Kings

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11 hours ago

December 12, 2024

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The Pokhara Avengers emerged victorious in a nail-biting super over against Biratnagar Kings in the Nepal Premier League. Biratnagar posted 140 runs, which Pokhara matched, taking the game into the super over.

In the super over, Pokhara posted 19 runs, thanks to a strong contribution from Raymon Reifer. Biratnagar struggled to chase down the target, managing only five runs, securing a crucial win for Pokhara. This result keeps Pokhara’s playoff hopes alive, while Biratnagar became the second team to be eliminated from the tournament.

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‘They have to be favourites’ – Liverpool ‘perfect’ in Champions League

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2 days ago

December 11, 2024

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Liverpool’s impeccable start to the season has made them strong contenders for the Champions League. After securing a place in the knockout rounds with a win over Girona, they’ve maintained a perfect European record.

Rio Ferdinand praised their momentum, highlighting their position as favorites based on form, though he cautioned that freshness, particularly for key players like Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah, will be crucial. Stephen Warnock echoed this sentiment, noting that Liverpool is a formidable opponent in both the Premier League and Champions League.