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Gymnastics fans in Antalya knew they were in for a treat in April. Türkiye ended up becoming one of the favourites at the 2023 European Championships to clinch a few medals. And the highlight was Turkish gymnast Adem Asil who made history by claiming two titles. Talha Duman went to Izmir to catch up with the 24-year-old champ, who says his ultimate dream is Olympic glory. Beyond The Game is a weekly show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We'll be at the biggest events, bringing you exclusive features and the best interviews, like this one with Ahmet. It's your one-stop shop for sport, every Wednesday at 20:00 GMT. Beyond The Game: http://trt.world/beyondthegame
This week's Beyond The Game episode is dedicated to one man, who ran seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. Ahmet Uysal is the first Turkish man to take part in the World Marathon Challenge - and he did it all for a children's charity.
The list of world cup winners in cricket is limited to just six countries. But the game's governing body, the International Cricket Council, wants that to change. The T20 World Cup is set to expand from 16 teams to 20 starting in 2024 and Turkiye want inon the action. They played their first ever qualifiers for that tournament in Finland in July. Talha Duman spent a day with the Turkish squad ahead of their matches and has this story about their ambitions. #cricket #T20 #Türkiye
Türkiye's oldest horse race, the Gazi Derby, took place in Istanbul on Sunday. Twenty-two thoroughbred horses and their jockeys competed for one of the country's most coveted pieces of silverware. Our own Talha Duman was at the Veli Efendi Hippodrome and tells us more about the event that's thrillled horse-racing fans for almost one century. #GaziDerby #HorseRace
One team hoping to make a comeback to the Premier League is Hull City. In a TRT World exclusive, Samantha Johnson spoke to the team's new owner, Turkish businessman and media mogul Acun Ilicali about his plans for the Championship club and his journey to success.
When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down much of the world, Georgia realised the tourism industry it heavily relies on, would be decimated. In an attempt to claw back some of that revenue, the country introduced a digital nomad programme. It's a scheme which allows people to temporarily move to the Black Sea nation and work remotely for their companies back home. And as Sarah Morice reports, the project has been a success. #DigitalNomads #WorkandTravel #Georgia
Cryptocurrency prices have reached record highs yet again, led by none other than bitcoin. Analysts say it's because banks and other large companies have given virtual currencies legitimacy by accepting them as forms of payment. And that's expected to boost valuations even more. Paolo Montecillo has more. For more, we were joined by Jeffrey Tucker in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. He's a crypto-currency analyst and editorial director at the American Institute for Economic Research #Bitcoin #Payment #DigitalCurrency
Elizabeth Williams recently found her voice in the fight for racial justice, when the owner of her WNBA team publicly criticised the Black Lives Matter movement. Now, the international baller is back in Turkey playing for Ankara's Botas Spor. Aadel Haleem sat down with Williams as she hopes to compete in her first Olympics at the rescheduled Tokyo 2020. #TokyoOlympics
Videogame retailer GameStop's shares are surging as investors take a cue from Tesla founder, Elon Musk. It's not the first time the billionaire has triggered a stock rally, but as Mobin Nasir reports, those rushing to buy on Musk's advice, could lose a lot of money. For more on this, we spoke to Santosh Rao who joined us live from Princeton, New Jersey. He's head of research at Manhattan Venture Partners #GameStop #ElonMusk #GamingStocks
On December 8th, the fight against racism in football made a monumental turn. The Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain was suspended after Sebastian Coltescu – the game’s fourth official – was accused of racism after he advised the head referee to give Basaksehir assistant coach Pierre Webo a red card for his behaviour on the sidelines. However, the Romanian used the words ‘the Black one’ when explaining who should be sent off. Both teams walked off the field in protest, setting an example for the rest of football. In this special programme TRT World Sports presenter Samantha Johnson talks to Istanbul Basaksehir’s Pierre Webo and Demba Ba about that night at the Parc des Princes, and what needs to change in the so called 'beautiful game.' Beyond The Game
Governments around the world have responded to the coronavirus emergency by loosening their procurement checks and balances. Many have flouted the usual financial guidelines. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime says corruption has also thrived during the pandemic, as bad actors exploit the crisis. Floyd Cush reports. Shervin Majlessi is Chief of Section for the Corruption and Economic Crime Branch of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. He says countries need to take more action to prevent corruption. #UN #Coronavirus #Corruption
He was one of greatest to ever play football. He made millions of people fall in love with the game. He was a legend, a hero, an icon. He was Diego Maradona. Lance Santos speaks to South American Football Journalist Tim Vickery about the legend's life and his achievements.
An exciting Formula 1 Grand Prix has come to an end at Istanbul Park. The F1 history has been rewritten in Turkey. Lewis Hamilton has clinched record-equalling seventh world title to tie Michael Schumacher's all-time record. Beyond The Game reviews Turkish Grand Prix at Istanbul Park. #TurkishGrandPrix #IstanbulPark #Hamilton
While it’s been more than a decade since it was last on the F1 calendar, Istanbul Park is still beloved by drivers and race fans alike. That’s because it’s a difficult track to navigate. From racing in the opposite direction to its iconic ‘Turn 8’, Aadel Haleem explains what makes Istanbul Park such an exciting circuit. #FormulaOne #IstanbulPark #TurkishGrandPrix
Istanbul Park may have only had seven Formula One races, but that doesn't mean it's not an iconic track. Talha Duman takes us through how F1 got its start in Turkey, why it left and what it took for the sport to come back. #Formula1 #Formula1Istanbul #F1Istanbul
Boxing - like other sports - has been dealt a major body blow by the pandemic. Dozens of fights worldwide have been cancelled, but thankfully the sport has returned. And luckily for us, former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye has opened the doors of his gym to Racheal Downie to talk about the highs and lows of 'The Sweet Science'.
Basaksehir have been crowned Turkish football champions, becoming only the sixth club to win the Super Lig. They did it with one week to spare. And as Talha Duman explains, their success story is fairly unique to Turkey. #TurkishLeague #TurkishFootball #Basaksehir
It’s official. Liverpool are the new English Premier League Champions after Manchester City lost 2-1 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday. The Reds have dominated the season and have ended a 30 year wait for a league title. Lance Santos reports
Similar to Colin Kaepernick, retired free safety Husain Abdullah had an unconventional NFL career. After four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Husain and his brother Hamza walked away from their pro football careers in 2012, to take a spiritual journey to Mecca. Upon returning the following year, Husain Abdullah was named captain in his first season with the Kansas City Chiefs. He retired in 2016 at the age of 30, after suffering his fifth concussion.
Many athletes are using their platform to call for racial justice, in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd. But for NBA player Thabo Sefolosha, the video brought back some painful memories. The Houston Rockets’ forward was a victim of police brutality in 2015, resulting in a broken leg and torn ligaments. Aadel Haleem spoke to the 36-year-old NBA veteran.
As protests over the killing of George Floyd continue, sports stars from around the world are joining the Black Lives Matter movement. They're condemning racism and demanding justice and real change. Lance Santos reports.
The Turkish Super Lig is back! Play resumes on June 12th and Trabzonspor hope to pick up where they left off, on course to win their first league title in more than 30 years. Samantha Johnson explains.
Minnesota-native Royce White has led several peaceful demonstrations through the streets of Minneapolis, the same city where George Floyd was killed by police. The former NBA player joins Aadel Haleem to discuss Colin Kaepernick, ‘debunking the need for hyper-policing,’ and why he believes he was ‘blackballed’ for challenging the NBA’s mental health policy.
Golf courses in England are once again alive with the sound of balls being hit. But restrictions have been introduced to keep the spread of the virus under control. Lance Santos explains. #ukgolf #uksports #ukcoronavirus
With restrictions in place around the world, the coronavirus pandemic has forced us to find unique ways of keeping active. The fitness industry, like many others, has been hit hard. Gyms have closed and many will never reopen. But some aren't going down without a fight. Lance Santos explains.
In a special Beyond The Game, we take a look at the life of Besiktas footballer and mother of two Jessica O'Rourke. The half hour special, showscases Jessica juggling her career and motherhood, she talks about what inspires her and the current state of women's football in Turkey. #womeninfootball #womensfootball #womeninsports Check out these playlists about Coronavirus Life Under Quarantine http://trt.world/Quarantine My Coronavirus Story http://trt.world/MyCstory Covid-19 playlist with instant stories from around the globe. (New updates everyday) http://trt.world/pandemic
#SouthAfrica has one of the highest murder rates in the world. #CapeTown in particular is considered one of the most violent cities on earth. Our Sports Correspondent Lance Santos went to #Africa to find out how surfing is keeping kids off the street and saving lives. Check out these playlists about Coronavirus Life Under Quarantine http://trt.world/Quarantine My Coronavirus Story http://trt.world/MyCstory Covid-19 playlist with instant stories from around the globe. (New updates everyday) http://trt.world/pandemic
The Fight we have all been waiting for is almost upon us! Many are calling it the biggest heavyweight clash since Muhammed Ali fought Joe Frazier in 1971. Tyson Fury takes on WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas on Saturday. Both men are undefeated and their first match ended in a controversial draw. Our Sports Correspondent Lance Santos sat down with Tyson Fury to talk about his road to the top, mental health issues and of course, the power behind Deontay Wilder.
Malaysia celebrates an important milestone this year. The Tour de Langkawi is one of the premier stops on the Asian cycling calendar. It's been around for 25 years. Like any other sporting event - it's had its fair share of ups and downs. And we're not just talking on the cycle route. Robin Adams has the story.
Beyond the Game, TRT World's flagship sports show coming to you from gorgeous Malaysia. Robin Adams is there for the annual Tour De Langkawi cycle race. So quite a few issues for organizers to contend with. We managed to catch up with race director Graham Jones to discuss them in a lot more detail.
The Rugby World Cup dominated the sporting landscape towards the end of the year. Japan hosted what will go down as one of the great tournaments. The Competition was Asia’s first and the success bodes well for the Tokyo Olympic games in 2020. But away from sport, Japan is still reeling from the devastating Tsunami and Nuclear disaster in 2011. During the Rugby World Cup Our Sports Correspondent Lance Santos was given rare access to the Fukushima no go zone. This is his journey.
Beyond The Game brings you the latest sports news of the week from the hills and valleys of Turkey’s Cappadocia, a picturesque region which was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
In his first television interview since losing the rugby World Cup final, England Coach Eddie Jones has admitted he is to blame for England's loss to South Africa. TRT World Sports Correspondent Lance Santos sat down with the man who came so close to winning it all in London. Here's the interview uncut interview.
Biltong is a South African staple. The beef snack enjoys legendary status back home. And has become very popular in the UK. Lance Santos found a Biltong shop, that's behind enemy lines in English rugby's beating heart.
On this episode of Beyond The Game, we take a look into Georgia’s dream for Rugby World Cup Glory.
The rugby world is still in mourning. And tributes continue to pour in for Former South Africa winger Chester Williams. He passed away after suffering a heart attack at his home in Cape Town. Williams was only 49. Beyond The Game speaks to Patricia de Lille who is South Africa's Minister for Public Works and the spokesperson for the Williams family
The NFL season is firmly in the spotlight. Robin Adams spent some time with one of the best players the game has ever seen. NFL Hall of Famer Marcus Allen shares his insights on where the game is headed. #MarcusAllen #NFL #Sports
A player who has spent a bit of time with the newly installed UEFA Super Cup champions is Turkey's Nuri Sahin. He may have only been at Liverpool for a few months. But he remembers his time at Anfield rather fondly. In the end, Sahin's stay with the Reds was cut short. Because one man was keen to bring him back to the Bundesliga. Jurgen Klopp. Samantha Johnson sat down with the Werder Bremen midfielder, to talk about how much of an impact Klopp has had on his playing career and his life. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’ll be at the biggest events bringing you exclusive features and the best interviews. It is your one stop shop for sport, Monday to Friday at 1630 GMT. Beyond The Game: http://trt.world/beyondthegame
20 teams and 380 matches await. The Premier League kicks off on Friday, and any people who calls themselves football fans will turn their attention towards England. But why is it so special? To answer that question we had someone on Beyond The Game who knows the Premier League inside out, the former Manchester City, Aston Villa and Leicester City forward Darius Vassell shared his experiences when it comes to a Transfer Deadline Day... #PremierLeague #DariusVassell #EnglishFootball
The Bosphorus cross-continental swimming race has been around for 30 years and as Robin Adams reports, it's become increasingly popular among professionals and amateurs. #TurkishOlympicCommitee #Istanbul #Cross-Continental #SwimmingRace #TRTWorld #BeyondTheGame
It's been an exhausting journey for the teams and supporters alike at the Cricket World Cup. But no-one has had a longer trip to this world cup final than a pair of Indian cricketing journalists, Bharat Sundaresan and Gaurav Joshi. Lance Santos went to meet them. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’ll be at the biggest events bringing you exclusive features and the best interviews. It is your one stop shop for sport, Monday to Friday at 1630 GMT. Beyond The Game: http://trt.world/beyondthegame
South African fans haven't had much to cheer about at this World Cup. The Proteas were eliminated from the group stages and headed home wondering what could have been. BUT it's not all doom and gloom. One former player is inspiring a new generation of cricketers. Lance Santos reports. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’ll be at the biggest events bringing you exclusive features and the best interviews. It is your one stop shop for sport, Monday to Friday at 1630 GMT. Beyond The Game: http://trt.world/beyondthegame
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