The Raptors of Toronto Wins The 2019 NBA Championship

Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard gives his victory lap
after the Finals win yesterday

Photo courtesy: Getty Images via www.theglobeandmail.com/

The Raptors -- Toronto’s basketball team -- in its 24-year existence, won the first NBA (National Basketball Association) championship yesterday defeating California’s Golden State Warriors by 114 – 110 points. The Raptors were led by the head coach Nick Nurse.

Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard received the NBA honour of being named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James had received the same title in the past.

For more, please read the following:

• NBA Finals 2019: The Toronto Raptors win the NBA title in unprecedented fashion 
• Raptors outlast Golden State in thrilling win for first ever NBA championship 
• NBA Finals: Toronto Raptors beat Golden State Warriors to win first title
• The Toronto Raptors win Canada's first NBA championship 
• Raptors make NBA history by defeating Warriors to win Finals
• [Video] Toronto Raptors celebrate winning NBA Finals and Kawhi Leonard named Finals MVP
• Thousands of Raptors fans celebrate 'unbelievable' NBA championship win 

The Photo Meditation of the Month (June, 2011): SPORTS

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A suomo wrestler in a wrestling position
Painting (Toronto: May, 2011) © Joachim Romeo D'Costa

Sports

Suomo is a popular sport and entertainment in Japan. Suomo wrestlers challenge each other and demonstrate their strength by wrestling and trying to defeat their opponents. Years of preparation, special dieting and practice make these wrestlers what they are. Although it is mainly a Japanese sport, it is gradually being practised in other countries, too.

Each culture and ethnic group of people in the world have their own typical sports, devised by them and practised for centuries. These sports represent these cultures and their pride.

Sports unite people -- sports persons as well as their spectators -- so fast and successfully that no other form of entertainment can surpass it. Sportsmanship is a special gift of God. We all should encourage and sponsor clean and ethical sports for increasing friendship, unity and peace in our communities, countries and the world.

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The Quotation of the Week (July 25 - 31, 2010)

A determined basketball player

Photo (Toronto: 2009) © Ujjal Peter D'Costa