![]() ![]() The Somali Ministry of Youth and Sports has suspended the chairwoman of the country’s athletics federation after viral footage of an untrained sprinter competing in Chengdu, China, on Tuesday, August 1, circulated online.Footage released by FISU, who run the World University Games, shows the women’s 100 meter sprint.Nasra Abukar Ali, who was part of a delegation chosen to run for Somalia at the games, can be seen lining up at the start of the race.Ali almost immediately falls behind her competitors, disappearing out of the camera’s view. The royal typically kicks off the tournament by watching early-round games featuring up-and-coming talent, often on the outer courts, and closes the competition by watching the finals in the Royal Box at Centre Court. Princess Kate made her 2023 Wimbledon debut on July 4, where she watched some of the men’s and women’s singles first-round matches. Prince William and Princess Kate's joint Twitter account posted after the match, "What a match! Congratulations moment marked Kate's second day in the spotlight at Wimbledon, as she also presented the Venus Rosewater Dish to Marketa Vondrousova on Saturday. Princess Kate, in her role as patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, awarded Spain's Carlos Alcaraz with the iconic gold Wimbledon Trophy after the match. ![]() Karwai Tang/WireImage Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte and King Felipe at Wimbledon on July 16Ĭan't get enough of PEOPLE 's Royals coverage? Sign up for our free Royals newsletter to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! RELATED: Kate Middleton Leads the Way at Wimbledon! All the Royal Appearances at the 2023 Tennis Tournament When I played in front of you twice, twice I won - I hope you are coming more! It is really special, and I have to thank you for coming and supporting." King Felipe, I am really proud that you are here supporting me. The King of Spain, 55, had a front row seat in the exclusive Royal Box at Centre Court on Sunday to watch fellow countryman Carlos Alcaraz defeat Novak Djokovic to win the men's singles final.įollowing the match, the Spanish royal family's social media accounts shared behind-the-scenes photos of King Felipe congratulating the 20-year-old athlete, including a shot of the pair smiling with the golden trophy.Īlcaraz said during his post-match interview on Centre Court, "It's special to play in front of royalty. Wimbledon doubled as a royal reunion for King Felipe of Spain and Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. ![]() NEIL HALL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Princess Charlotte, Kate Middleton and King Felipe at Wimbledon on July 16 ![]()
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