Olympics

Former world and Olympic triathlon champion Jonny Brownlee retires aged 36

Jonny Brownlee with his seven-month-old son Freddie at the Supertri Blenheim Palace event in June.

Chinese Taipei boxer Lin Yu-ting considered ‘graceful exit’ after Paris Games gold

Chinese Taipei’s Lin Yu-ting celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Caitlin Clark embraces global spotlight ahead of World Cup debut

The Indiana Fever guard has become one of the most recognisable athletes in the US in any sport.

Thai women’s volleyball team qualifies for Olympics for 1st time after Asian final win over China

Thailand’s 3-2 victory over China delivered a direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

India’s ex-Olympic javelin champ Chopra ends season early after ligament tear, to miss Asiad

India’s javelin star Neeraj Chopra at the World Athletics Diamond League meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland on Aug 21, when he threw 88.05m for second place.

Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik to play together again after Asiad, says Lee Chong Wei

Aaron Chia (right) and Soh Wooi Yik of Malaysia during their doubles final against Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang of China at the World Championships in New Delhi on Aug 23.

Pole vault ace Armand Duplantis needs A-game to fend off pressure from Emmanouil Karalis

Sweden’s winner Armand Duplantis (right) and Greece’s runner-up Emmanouil Karalis congratulate each other after the Diamond League pole vault final on Aug 27.

Figure skating-Stellato-Dudek to represent U.S. again, teams up with Siianytsia

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Pair Skating - Free Skating - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 16, 2026. Deanna Stellato-Dudek of Canada and Maxime Deschamps of Canada perform during the Free Skating REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

International Swimming League to resume with London meet in December

Jul 19, 2024; London, United Kingdom; The Aquatics Centre at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

North Korea to send around 100 athletes to Asian Games in Japan

FILE PHOTO: Asian Games - Hangzhou 2022 - Opening Ceremony - Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium, Hangzhou, China - September 23, 2023 Athletes from North Korea hold their national flag at the Opening Ceremony REUTERS/Tingshu Wang./File Photo

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