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.  

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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Theresa Bostick Competes At Jan Tana Classic (1999)

Dana Shemesh Is Coming Out Of Retirement

 

Dana Shemesh is coming out of retirement. The most notable Israeli bodybuilder will step on stage again, which she confirmed on her Twitter page. Dana will be heading to Romania to compete in the Olympia Masters. The contest will be held August 26th. Dana announced that she was retired from competition in 2020. Two years she was away, but did not stop training. Dana Shemesh will be the first Israeli woman to compete in the Olympia Masters. The reason she returned was due to her love of the sport. Dana has been active in bodybuilding and fitness since 2010. To her this is an pure enjoyment. Maybe the retirement in 2020 was not an actual one. It was more of a brief hiatus. Competitors going into retirement and then reappearing is not a rare occurrence. Lenda Murray returned to competition in 2002 and won another Ms. Olympia in 2003. Another incentive to return is the prize money. Winners can get up to $229,000. Dana Shemesh did not say that was a major motivator to return. The possibility of getting that reward could be athletes that push to get back on stage. So far, Dana Shemesh has not revealed much about her strategy for competition. Seeing as her experience is vast getting back on stage should be easy. Dana Shemesh has competed in fitness, physique, and bodybuilding. She never really retired in a sense, rather took a two year break.   

Laura Creavalle 1992 Ms. Olympia

 

The Rise of The Green Falcons

 

Women's soccer in Saudi Arabia is taking the spotlight. The Green Falcons are the women's national soccer team of the KSA. The team was launched in October of 2021 and demonstrates a major cultural shift. Women are now taking part in more activities that were not available to them before. Women's participation in sports was low and part of the Vision 2030 program was to get women more active. The goal also wants to seeing more international sports competition. The Green Falcons have played against Seychelles, Maldives, and Bhutan. With enough effort, the Green Falcons could at some point reach the Women's World Cup. Their progress in such a short time demonstrates the importance of investment and government programs. According to the Khaleej Times women's sports participation rose to 150% in the last four years. The data also claims 195,000 girls are playing sports. The demographic was between 5 to 15 and showed they were doing this on a weekly basis. Construction of training facilities are underway and plans for developing more talent. Women are gaining more freedom, but it should not be limited to one section of society. Other occupations should be given as much attention for women's advancement. Women need to have more administrative positions in the Saudi Arabian  Football Federation. As long as the Green Falcons maintain quality coaching and win more games their future is bright. Saudi women might begin to compete in other sports besides soccer. 

Denise Masino (2002)

 

Laura Creavalle (1995)

 

Yolanda Hughes (1992)

 

Ula Siekacz Competed In A Intergender MMA Match

 

Ula Siekacz who is a personal trainer and arm wrestler competed in an intergender MMA match. The match occurred in Poland and generated controversy. Ula lost the match and some expressed outrage that the event took place. She was defeated in the second round. Ula did express disappointment in the result. She felt that she could have lasted longer, if the referee did not intervene. Ula Siekacz stated that she would probably not fight a man again.  Ula Siekacz to her own admission realized what she was doing. Athletes do like to challenge themselves. The concern seemed to have come mostly from  social media. However, it  some cannot always be out of worry about an athletes safety. There were sexist overtones in some commentary. This is not the first time an intergender match has happened. This event probably would not gotten as much media attention if Ula had won. The framing of it makes it seem as if she was a helpless female victim. Ula Siekacz basically reacted  like any athlete, being frustrated she lost a match. Hopefully this does not discourage her MMA endeavors. 

Details of The Anges Tirop Murder

 

Anges Tirop a successful Olympic runner was murdered. She was found stabbed. Anges was discovered unresponsive in her home . Tirop's  body was in her bed and a wound on her neck. This did not appear to be a burglary or a random act of home invasion.   Kenyan police have named a suspect. The culprit they believe was her husband. Emmanuel Rotich is wanted by authorities. This exposes a real problem women face globally. Domestic violence has become a part of women's daily lives. This is more than just physical or verbal abuse. This can escalate into murder. Emmanuel Rotich called her parents saying he had done something wrong. That gave the police a clue that he might have committed this crime. The case has yet to be solved, but evidence points to Anges Tirop's husband or a person she knew. Only 25 years old, Anges had a bright future ahead of her. Anges Tirop's death is a huge loss to the sport. 

Andrea Shaw Is Competing To Retain Her Ms. Olympia Crown

 

Andrea Shaw is coming back to the Ms.  Olympia stage. Her performance in the 2020 Ms. Olympia  dazzled fans. Andrea started off as a physique competitor, but outgrew that class. The switch paid off with an incredible rise that started in 2008. Winning the Ms. Olympia is a challenge with so much formidable competition. Margie Martin, Helle Trevino, and Mona Poursaleh are some athletes to look out for. Iris Kyle appears like she will not be competing. The unfortunate part is that fans will not be able to see a pose down between Iris and Andrea. Iris appears to be doing a Cory Everson. Win multiple Olympia contests and then retire. A new era of athletes are emerging. Andrea Shaw seems to be following in the tradition of athletes with a long reign. She has the potential to either reach either Lenda Murray's or Iris Kyle's record. Although the Ms. Olympia was gone, it has made a stunning comeback. the revival demonstrates that the women can be marketable and there is a fan base out there. Like the athletes before her, Andrea Shaw is a great representation of the sport. It would not be a surprise to see the 2020s be the era of Andrea Shaw.   

Women Cyclists Are Competing in The Paris Roubaix

 

New opportunities have open to competitive female cyclists. A sports milestone has been made with women being competitors for the first time. The cycling race has been around 1896. That is a total of 125 years with no women's division in existence. The race track is know for its treacherous terrain. The race held on the French town of Roubaix is known for being muddy and having cobbled farm tracks. The race can be very physically demanding. The cyclists will be going on 160 km course. Strength is not the only factor to success, however. Skill is required to handle changes in conditions. Seeing as this is the first women's competition, who could win remains a mystery. The addition of the women's Paris Roubaix demonstrates there is a rise in women's sports competition. The next few decades will most likely see more women competing in various sports. Progress may be slow, but there is not shortage of sports talent among women. The Paris Roubaix will take place on Sunday. Previously, there were plans to have the race take place in 2020, but was postponed due to Covid-19 concerns. 

Sha 'Carri Richardson Banned From The Olympics Due To Marijuana Use

 

Sha "Carri Richardson will be missing the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She tested positive for marijuana. The ban demonstrates a real problem with drug policy. Marijuana is not a performance enhancing drug. Taking it would effect concentration and focus before competition. This does not make an athlete run faster or become stronger. The only reason this substance is banned is because of a dated War on Drugs policy. That was never meant to protect public health, rather fund a prison industrial complex. Other athletes may have taken drugs that do enhance their performance, but have not been detected. The use of marijuana is not a serious offense. A sports organization does have a right to ban a substance, but the only condition should be that it provides an unfair advantage. Science proves that marijuana does not increase aerobic capacity, strength, endurance, or speed. Nor is it deleterious to health. The US just lost a chance at gold medals over a drug policy that should not exist. Sha' Carri Richardson stated that she takes responsibility and understood the rules. She should not apologize for anything, because the rules in this case are distorted. Richardson's  ordeal is more proof that it is time to legalize marijuana across the United States.

Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce Runs The Fastest 100 m

 

Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce has made a major mark in track and field. She is on her way to possibly breaking the Florence Griffith Joyner's record. Pryce clocked a time of 10.63. Joyner's times were 10.49, 10.61, and 10.62. She has been improving drastically and there is no doubt that Pryce will win gold at the Tokyo Olympics. Shelly-Ann Fraser could possibly reach 10.49 if her improvements continue. Currently, she is one of the fastest women in the world. Pryce does have competition from other athletes. Elaine Thompson Herah and Sha' Carri Richardson are formidable opponents. Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce demonstrates that women's athletic performance will continue to improve. The time 10.63 and the upcoming Olympics may be similar to 1988. There are a number of talented athletes about to change the records and  the 2020 Tokyo Olympics could be where it happens.   

The Women's Tour de France Has Been Confirmed For 2022

 

Women will have another opportunity for sports competition. Women can compete in their own Tour de France in 2022. The announcement was made by Christian Prudhomme. As director of the Tour de France he stated that it will follow the men's race, but exact dates have not been confirmed. The official name of the competition for women will be called Tour de France Femmes. There are other cycling competitions for women. La Course by Le Tour de France is an Amaury Sport Organization event. Women have been working to get an equal platform in professional cycling. This is not the first time an female division came into existence. Between 1984 to 1989 the Tour de France Feminin   was held. The contest was held at various times and under different names, but was sporadic. Now there will be a cycling competition for women held on a consistent and regular schedule . Assuming that complications from the pandemic do not cause problems, the competition is happening. This is positive news for women's sports. The challenge now is investment and  promotion. Previous races failed, because they were not given the financial backing and advertisement required to survive. There is no shortage of  athletes with talent. La Course by Le Tour de France will still be held so athletes have options in which race they want to compete in. Despite Prudhomme's questionable comments about women's  cycling, he made the right decision. Female cyclists now have a stage to show their skills. 

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