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Olympics 2024

Filipino trailblazer Carlos Yulo adds Asian Games gold to Olympic success in gymnastics

Filipino gymnast celebrates after winning the floor exercise gold at the ongoing Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
Filipino gymnast celebrates after winning the floor exercise gold at the ongoing Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.

Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as man wins Asian Games silver

Italy-based Fariba Hashimi (centre) powered home second in the women’s road race near Nagoya in Japan, calling the triumph “something special”.
Italy-based Fariba Hashimi (centre) powered home second in the women’s road race near Nagoya in Japan, calling the triumph “something special”.

Faultless Duplantis, hungry Ingebrigtsen shine in athletics’ inaugural Ultimate Championship

Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen wins the men’s 5000m final during the World Athletics Ultimate Championship at the Gyula Zsivotzky National Athletics Centre in Budapest on Sept 11.
Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen wins the men’s 5000m final during the World Athletics Ultimate Championship at the Gyula Zsivotzky National Athletics Centre in Budapest on Sept 11.

Olympics to offer all Games competitors US$10,000 grants

International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry speaking during a press conference in Lausanne, Switzerland, on June 24.
International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry speaking during a press conference in Lausanne, Switzerland, on June 24.

Back pain forces two-time Olympic badminton champion Viktor Axelsen into retirement

Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen has announced his retirement due to back issues.
Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen has announced his retirement due to back issues.

More to IOC gender testing than appeasing Donald Trump: ex-IOC executive

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won gold in the women's category at the Paris Olympics despite failing the International Boxing Association's gender eligibility tests.
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won gold in the women's category at the Paris Olympics despite failing the International Boxing Association's gender eligibility tests.

Terry Hee and Gloria Widjaja split up after just two months as a badminton mixed doubles pair

Singapore's Terry Hee (left) and Indonesia's Gloria Widjaja (right) end their promising badminton mixed doubles' partnership after just two months and four events.
Singapore's Terry Hee (left) and Indonesia's Gloria Widjaja (right) end their promising badminton mixed doubles' partnership after just two months and four events.

Lin Chun-yi, Wang Zhiyi clinch maiden All England titles

Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-yi hits a return against India's Lakshya Sen during their singles final at the All England Open at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham.
Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-yi hits a return against India's Lakshya Sen during their singles final at the All England Open at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham.

Tables have turned for Lebrun siblings, with Felix also giving big bro Alexis table tennis advice now

Brothers Alexis (left) and Felix Lebrun exchanging high fives during their men's doubles round-of-16 match at the Singapore Smash on Feb 24.
Brothers Alexis (left) and Felix Lebrun exchanging high fives during their men's doubles round-of-16 match at the Singapore Smash on Feb 24.

Former tennis world No. 3 Milos Raonic hangs up his racket

Aug 6, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Milos Raonic (CAN) gives a press conference to announce he is pulling out of the tournament at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports.
Aug 6, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Milos Raonic (CAN) gives a press conference to announce he is pulling out of the tournament at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports.

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