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Eslam Kilany of Malta holding a silver trophy and a diploma of achievement for second place in Capoeira Tallinn Cup

Tallinn Cup: Malta's Kilany Takes Second Against 16-Year Veteran

Malta's Eslam Mohamed Kilany placed second at Tallinn Cup, losing a tight three-round final to a Latvian opponent with sixteen years of experience. His proximity-control strategy worked through two rounds before balance failure in the decisive third gave his opponent the opening to secure victory.

Building What She Needed: Nana Olavuo and the Infrastructure Revolution in Women's Tackle Football

Building What She Needed: Nana Olavuo and the Infrastructure Revolution in Women's Tackle Football

Olavuo spent last week in London learning how the NFL builds pathways. At 24, she's asking whether proving girls can play matters less than building systems so they don't have to prove it alone.

The Architect of Absence

The Architect of Absence

Izy Hicks tied for the 2025 Crystal Globe in women's upper-limb snowboarding—the highest honor in a sport the Paralympics doesn't recognize. She races on credit cards and secondhand gear, building a category that doesn't officially exist.

The Precision Problem

The Precision Problem

Niina Baum crashed at last year's race because she knew the corner too well. Now she's chasing a world championship podium on trails she's run for 20 years—where familiarity might be her biggest obstacle.