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Prosecco corks cancelled from Giro d’Italia following star’s race ending injury

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3 years ago

May 19, 2022

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Prosecco corks have been removed from podium celebrations after Biniam Girmay suffered a race-ending eye injury

Girmay made history on Tuesday by becoming the first black African rider to win a grand tour stage at the Giro d’Italia. But he was later forced to abandon the race after being struck in the eye by a Prosecco cork.

Girmay’s injury was severe saw him rushed to hospital just minutes after claiming his historic victory.

Race organisers have since moved to ensure there will be no repeat of the event.

Celebrations following Wednesday’s stage in Emilia-Romagna took place with pre-opened bottles of Prosecco.

In fact, Girmay was not the first rider in the race to be struck by an errant cork.

Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel narrowly avoided a similar fate after being hit in the neck while celebrating victory in the opening stage.

Mathieu van der Poel was also hit by a cork after the opening stage of the race. PHOTO: Fanpage.it

Star on the rise

Girmay’s absence for the remainder of the race will come as a blow to race organisers.

After a number of top five finishes, his pursuit of victory was one of the Giro’s main talking points.

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The Eritrean has risen rapidly in a sport too often characterised by a lack of diversity.

Earlier this year, the 22-year-old also became the first African to win a prestigious classic cycle race.

Before his withdrawal, Girmay was sitting second in the points classification. He would have been one of the hot favourites to take out the prize by the end of the race.

Bryan Hoadley contributed to this post

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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17 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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