How closely have you been following the major events across the sporting world? From the pitch to the ring, the court to the oche, here’s a rundown of recent notable moments. See if you can identify the athletes behind these stories.
Football
A national team player is currently representing Tanzania at the Africa Cup of Nations.
A high-profile transfer collapsed when a star cancelled an agreement to join his boyhood club.
Cricket
One fan traveled to Australia for the Ashes series, incurring a penalty from his local club for his extended absence.
A batter was sent back to the pavilion without scoring a run against England.
Boxing
In a gesture of familial gratitude, one fighter purchased a £2.1 million property for his mother.
Following a defeat, another competitor expressed his frustration by striking a table with his fist.
Darts
A player made history by becoming the first to achieve two perfect nine-dart finishes in a single World Championship match.
Another set a record as the oldest competitor to win a match at the tournament.
Spectators witnessed the first-ever “no look” nine-dart finish.
One athlete displayed remarkable ambidexterity, throwing multiple maximum scores with both his left and right hand in a championship fixture.
A celebratory moment turned painful when a winner smashed a pint glass in his hand after downing his drink.
In an unfortunate incident, a contender stumbled on stage, dropped his darts, and fell onto them.
Other Sports
A professional athlete balances his career with a winter job driving a gritter lorry, requiring 24/7 availability during the colder months.
Can you name them all?