Physical 100 Asia Is Coming To Netflix

Physical 100 Asia is coming to Netflix. The Korean sports entertainment program has become a major hit. Now it is seeking to expand calling on athletes from other countries in Asia. The news related to the competitors is not clear. This leaves speculation about which nations are competitors coming from. Maybe some are from Thailand, China, Japan, India, Nepal or China. Then the question of roster emerges. There might be one nation that gets more representation that others. South Korean athletes most likely are going to make up the majority of the competitors. Nothing has been confirmed, but the spin-off is expected to air in 2025. Other sources assert that Physical 100 Asia is going to be season 3 and not its own spin-off series. Much of the information comes from the Korean Herald . Series creator Jang Ho-gi expressed the desire to expand Physical 100. What viewers can expect is new events and some old favorites returning. It was implied that some past contestants want to return. The format does change, which makes the show interesting. Few can predict the outcome of events. If the show continues to do well more seasons will be produced. Sorting teams based on nationality like the Olympics could be a challenge. Asia has a total of 48 countries. The selection process should consider athletes  of West Asia, South Asia, and Oceania. More women need to participate, considering their numbers are lower. Women competitors are just as enthusiastic to demonstrate their athletic skill. Physical 100 is  gradually becoming a popular sports entertainment franchise.  

The Death of Rebecca Cheptegei

 

Ugandan Rebecca Cheptegei was killed by her ex-boyfriend. She was set on fire. These acts of domestic violence and violence against women are too common. Cheptegei was buried with military honors. She was a former service member. She leaves behind her children. The Ugandan  government has stated it will provide funds to her family. The details surrounding the murder demonstrates the inadequacy of law enforcement. Rebecca Cheptegei  approached police three times about the threats to her life. Uganda and Kenya are experiencing a surge in violence directed at women. Police either do not care or ignore alerts. Law enforcement is never held accountable for failure or inefficiency. Female athletes could be targets of violent men who do not like strong women. Then exploitation and violence could be related to economic conditions. Men may target female athletes drawn to their higher incomes. The desire to control them would be a means of attain more money than what local employment could provide. Kenya and Uganda still struggle to reach a higher level of economic development. So far, new legislation has not been introduced to counter the murders of women. A consistent pattern has emerged. Rebecca Cheptegei was only 33 years old. A life was cut short, when there was so much more to accomplish. The murder is not just effecting Uganda and Kenya. Across the African continent a new concern about women's safety has emerged.   

A Total of 5,250 Women Will Compete In The 2024 Paris Olympics Games

 

According to the number of registered athletes, a total of 5,250 women will be competing. Based on the IOC data this marks the first time the Olympics has reached gender parity. When the modern Olympics began in 1896 women were mostly excluded. During the 20th century, ,more women participated. Barriers were bein g removed so that women could compete. While this is welcomed news sex discrimination remains. The testosterone regulation remains in place. Transwomen can compete in the Olympics, but the IOC has left guidelines to individual global sports federations. That means a transwoman can still be banned from competing for a place on an Olympic team of their own country. Transgender athletes  were allowed to compete in the Olympics beginning in 2004. The disgraceful practice of sex verification tests continued until 1999. However, it still can be done on the condition of questionable gender identity. Intersexed athletes are subjected to discriminatory treatment. The testosterone regulation for female athletes could be designated as another form of sex verification. These policies undermine women's advancement in international sports competition. Then discrimination based on national origin is apparent. Belarusian women are not going to compete because of their nation's alliance with Russia. Belarus has not engaged in combat in Ukraine. The contradictory measure becomes more obvious when not punishment will be done for Israel. The Gaza War has killed more civilians than Hamas. Countries like Afghanistan refuse to send female athletes. While the number of women has increased,  the are not coming from every nation. To sustain progress, women are going to have to get leadership positions in the IOC. 

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The Status of Sports Illustrated

 

Sports Illustrated has laid off staff. The sports magazine is in serious financial consternation. A combination of corporate avarice, mismanagement, and faults in the capitalist business model might be the demise of the magazine. Sports Illustrated was purchased by the Authentic Brands Group in 2019. This corporation has owned a number of brands, which has essential reduced business competition. The Arena Group which has the license to publish Sport Illustrated  made serious error. The realization that some articles written with AI generated controversy. The failure to expand in terms of online publication and social media pushed the magazine behind. Consumers of a certain age are not going to read newspapers or magazines. The platforms and consumption of entertainment has changed. The corporate practice of terminating staff to increase profits is more prevalent. Authentic Brands Group's executive leadership is making more and will not accept cuts in pay to save the magazine. Unionized workers were given a notice in advance and those not part of a labor union were terminated immediately. Just being part of a labor union does not ensure job security. Print journalism is slowly becoming a relic of the past. The nature of sports reporting is also undergoing transformation. Arena Group is attempting to reach an agreement with Authentic Brands Group. Without some licensing publication Sports Illustrated could cease. The magazine started in 1954 and has become an icon of sports journalism. While the status of Sports Illustrated remains unknown, it amassed a major following in its 69 years of circulation. 

Jade Cargill Obtains A WWE Contract

 

All Elite Wrestling has lost one of their most popular wrestlers. Jade Cargill has signed a multi-year contract with WWE. Jade was absent for a period with no official explanation. Some fans feared that AEW terminated her employment. Jade herself said that she loved working with the company and had been in contact with management. The WWE is  changing. It has been purchased by Endeavor. It also owns the UFC. This falls under the TKO Group Holdings. Vince McMahon does not hold  the majority of control of the WWE. He remains Executive Chairman of  the Board. While he holds some influence, most of the power is invested in TKO Group Holdings CEO  Ari Emmanuel. Jade Cargill's employment could represent stage in transition for professional wrestling. A new era in sports entertainment  has begun. The failure of AEW to retain its talent means that it might not last. Seeing Jade on AEW was refreshing and fun. The AEW will have to make adjustments to remain competitive in the sports entertainment market. One question is if Jade can retain her ring name when going to the WWE. Assuming it is copyrighted under AEW, then she will have to select a new one. Jade made her debut in professional wrestling in 2021. She did attempt to get into the WWE in 2019. This did not result in a contract, so Jade went to the AEW. She expressed her gratitude to the AEW for giving her a chance. So far, Jade Cargill has done a total 64 ring matches. Her matches have not extended beyond ten minutes. When she goes to the WWE, it will be much longer. Some fans might think Jade could be the next Chyna. Her potential is there as long as the WWE makes the right decisions. No statement has been given by the WWE on when her first match will be. Jade Cargill at the moment is training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. Her time with AEW is over, but a new journey is starting with the WWE.