<p>Seven-time&nbsp;Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said on Friday he expects a fine for missing last year`s FIA gala awards ceremony to be put towards helping improve diversity in motorsport. The Briton skipped the governing body`s presentation after a controversial final race of the season in Abu Dhabi that&nbsp; denied him a record eighth title and handed it instead to Red Bull rival Max Verstappen. Attendance is mandatory to the top three in the championship.</p>

<p>Hamilton told reporters ahead of the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix that he had met new FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. "There will be some sort of fine regarding the gala but we`ve worked together to make sure the money will be put towards youth from under-privileged backgrounds getting into motorsport," said the Mercedes driver.</p>

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<p>Hamilton, the sport`s only Black driver, has pushed hard for diversity and wider access to motorsport after emerging from an under-privileged background to become one of the world`s highest-paid athletes. He set up a commission in 2020 and last year made a personal pledge of 20 million pounds ($26.25 million) towards a new Mission 44 foundation supporting under-represented young people in Britain.</p>


Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said on Friday he expects a fine for missing last year`s FIA gala awards ceremony to be put towards helping improve diversity in motorsport.

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said on Friday he expects a fine for missing last year`s FIA gala awards ceremony to be put towards helping improve diversity in motorsport. The Briton skipped the governing body`s presentation after a controversial final race of the season in Abu Dhabi that denied him a record eighth title and handed it instead to Red Bull rival Max Verstappen. Attendance is mandatory to the top three in the championship. Hamilton told reporters ahead of the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix that he had met new FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. "There will be some sort of fine regarding the gala but we`ve worked together to make sure the money will be put towards youth from under-privileged backgrounds getting into motorsport," said the Mercedes driver. ALSO READ | McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo fit to take part in Bahrain Grand Prix after negative COVID tests Hamilton, the sport`s only Black driver, has pushed hard for diversity and wider access to motorsport after emerging from an under-privileged background to become one of the world`s highest-paid athletes. He set up a commission in 2020 and last year made a personal pledge of 20 million pounds ($26.25 million) towards a new Mission 44 foundation supporting under-represented young people in Britain.

Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton says gala fine will help under-privileged youth

<p>Playing in the mud in childhood is a cherished memory for several people. This long-lost moment was recently brought back to life when a video of some baby elephants wallowing in a pool of mud was shared on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netizens seem to have got captivated with it as several people have commented, reposted it many times. It is sure to leave you smiling too.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The caption reads “Muddy bliss looks like this!” Netizens also seem to agree with it considering the number of comments.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The video, which was shared on July 25, has already got over 19,100 views and numerous reactions. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In the video, the caretakers can also be seen keeping a close watch on the baby elephants. It has been created by Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, which operates an orphan elephant rescue and wildlife rehabilitation programme in Kenya.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shared on Twitter, several orphan baby elephants can be seen frolicking around and being naughty in the video.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some netizens wished to give a lot of hugs to the elephants while others liked the idea of joining them in the mudbath. Most of them also pointed out to be a delightful video. “Mud spa time,” said a Twitter user.&nbsp;</p>


Playing in the mud in childhood is a cherished memory for several people. This long-lost moment was recently brought back to life when a video of some baby elephants wallowing in a pool of mud was shared on social media.

Playing in the mud in childhood is a cherished memory for several people. This long-lost moment was recently brought back to life when a video of some baby elephants wallowing in a pool of mud was shared on social media. Netizens seem to have got captivated with it as several people have commented, reposted it many times. It is sure to leave you smiling too. The caption reads “Muddy bliss looks like this!” Netizens also seem to agree with it considering the number of comments. Muddy bliss looks like this! pic.twitter.com/OXSeRSoJJA — Sheldrick Wildlife (@SheldrickTrust) July 25, 2021 × The video, which was shared on July 25, has already got over 19,100 views and numerous reactions. In the video, the caretakers can also be seen keeping a close watch on the baby elephants. It has been created by Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, which operates an orphan elephant rescue and wildlife rehabilitation programme in Kenya. Shared on Twitter, several orphan baby elephants can be seen frolicking around and being naughty in the video. Some netizens wished to give a lot of hugs to the elephants while others liked the idea of joining them in the mudbath. Most of them also pointed out to be a delightful video. “Mud spa time,” said a Twitter user.

Baby elephants’ gala time with mud catches netizens’ attention 

China Media Group (CMG) carried out the first rehearsal for its 2020 Spring Festival Gala on Tuesday in Beijing. The gala this year features bright colors to create a festive vibe and all the programs are about trendy topics so as to draw the audience closer to the magnificent event.

China Media Group stages first rehearsal of 2020 Spring Festival Gala

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