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Meilutytė sets world record to claim second gold on final day of Fukuoka 2023
Lithuania’s Rūta Meilutytė broke the women’s 50 metres breaststroke world record on th…
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IJF Judo in Schools programme close to full launch in Uganda
Uganda is set to become the latest country to launch an International Judo Federation …
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Exclusive: Chess to target cultural programme at Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
International Chess Federation (FIDE) President Arkady Dvorkovich has revealed that th…
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FASANOC lauds "unique" GAPS programme in Suva
Around 40 representatives from Fiji, including National Federation coaches, took part …
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African Union "satisfied" with Accra 2023 preparations after technical meeting
Organisers of next year’s delayed African Games in Accra have been urged to "doub…
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USA Boxing holds first major National Championships since joining World Boxing
USA Boxing officially started its new era as a World Boxing member when it held its in…
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USA Boxing holds first major National Championships since joining World Boxing
USA Boxing officially started its new era as a World Boxing member when it held its in…
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Yu Darvish fans nine as Padres shut out Rangers
Yu Darvish came back from a rocky start to strike out nine over six innings and earn h…
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Plenty of respect as Nadeshiko Japan prepares to face Spain
Japan defender Moeka Minami knows Spanish soccer very well and believes the Group C de…
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Former Japan captain Maya Yoshida set to join LA Galaxy: report
Former Japan captain Maya Yoshida has signed with U.S. Major League Soccer side LA Gal…
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Rio 2016 men’s pole vault champion Braz suspended by AIU after positive test
Brazil’s Thiago Braz, who won the men’s pole vault title at his home Rio 2016 Olympics…
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Baku readies for starstudded Chess World Cup as Carlsen bids for elusive title
Five-times International Chess Federation (FIDE) champion and world number one Magnus …
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Atsuki Taneichi set to step into spotlight in Roki Sasaki's absence
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Solutions company ES Global signs up as Paris 2024 official supporter
British-based company ES Global, which specialises in demountable overlay and infrastr…
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Erdener hopeful of "positive news" on compound archery bid for Los Angeles 2028
World Archery President Uğur Erdener has revealed at the Congress in Berlin he is hope…
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Australia has no guarantee Sam Kerr will be healthy enough to face Canada
Australia sorely missed Sam Kerr's leadership and finishing during its shocking lo…
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Women's World Cup players balance motherhood with athletic ambitions
Jamaican Women's World Cup player Cheyna Matthews tears up when she recalls one of…
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Angels would be taking major gamble by keeping Shohei Ohtani
The Los Angeles Angels appear to be going all in on Shohei Ohtani. from Sports - The…
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Ukraine still grappling with ramifications of threat to boycott Paris Olympics
Ukraine could drop its threatened boycott of next year's Paris Olympics if athlete…
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Sports Minister offers French Government backing for 2030 Winter Olympic bid
French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra has claimed that the Government is in supp…
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Ukraine path to Paris 2024 made easier after ban competing against Russians lifted
The Ukrainian Sports Ministry has lifted its ban on athletes taking part in events tha…
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Omega Clock marks official one-year countdown to Paris 2024 Olympics
The one-year countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympics has been set in motion here by Swiss…
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Masataka Yoshida goes 3-for-4 with homer as Red Sox beat Braves
The Japanese outfielder improved his batting average to an American League-best .320 a…
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European Olympic Committees and Badminton Europe Presidents discuss collaboration between organisations
The President of the European Olympic Committees (EOC) Spyros Capralos and his counter…
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LVMH strikes Paris Olympics sponsorship deal
The agreement has been expected to cost around €150 million ($166 million) and involve…
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Confident Nadeshiko Japan looks to raise its level against Costa Rica
Coach Futoshi Ikeda said Costa Rica had enough quality to punish Japan on the break if…
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Estonia's Chef de Mission says European Games medals "highly commendable"
Estonia's Chef de Mission at Kraków‑Małopolska 2023 Martti Raju has described med…
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Milan Cortina 2026 seeks to help students combine sports and studies through CRUI Foundation partnership
The Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics Organising Committee has agreed…
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Javanmardi chosen to carry Iran flag at Opening Ceremony for second Asian Para Games
Triple Paralympic shooting gold medallist Sareh Javanmardi has been chosen to carry Ir…
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Chinese President Xi to attend Opening Ceremony of Chengdu 2021
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to attend the Opening Ceremony of the Interna…
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Russian tennis player Vera Zvonareva blocked from entering Poland
Poland has become one of Ukraine's staunchest allies since Russia invaded the coun…
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Anger in US after majority of team stay silent during national anthem at FIFA Women's World Cup
There is growing anger in the United States after the majority of its team chose not t…
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More than 50 emerging Para judoka from 19 countries attend IBSA development event in Finland
A total of 56 athletes from 19 countries took part in a new development competition he…
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Russian cyclists fear missing Paris 2024 after refusing to condemn Ukraine war
Russian cyclists fear missing next year’s Olympics in Paris after reportedly being req…
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French Embassy in Ghana furthers African Games support with sport project
The French Embassy in Ghana has pledged its support to a project aimed at creating new…
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France create supporters' club to help team achieve Paris 2024 target of best performance for 76 years
A rallying call has been made for people to join a club of vocal French supporters for…
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Australia and New Zealand get Women’s World Cup off to rousing start with wins in front of record crowds
Australia and New Zealand earned slim victories at home to kick off the Women's Wo…
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Air France announced as official partner of Paris 2024
Air France, considered an "iconic jewel of the French economy", has struck a…
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Atos looking forward to 2027 European Games after 2023 event
Atos is looking forward to 2027 European Games after claiming it successfully delivere…
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Solomon Islands launch Pacific Games-themed school speech competition
Solomon Islands 2023 Pacific Games (Sol2023) organisers have announced a competition f…
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Soccer feeling the heat from Japan’s scorching summer
Postponements of matches reflect the growing challenges facing amateur teams as they a…
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Indigenous women footballers star in Tourism Australia campaign launched for FIFA Women's World Cup
Tourism Australia has chosen rising stars from Queensland’s Indigenous women’s footbal…
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World 100m hurdles record holder Amusan announces AIU charged her with doping violation
Nigeria’s 100 metres hurdles world record holder Tobi Amusan announced today that she …
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Two French regions consider joint 2030 Winter Games bid: report
Sapporo was once seen as the favorite, but low public support within the country has p…
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China chosen as host of 2023 IBA World Boxing Day and Global Boxing Forum
International Boxing Association (IBA) President Umar Kremlev believes the choice of C…
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Customs clearance centre set up two months before Hangzhou 2022
A customs clearance centre dedicated for this year's Asian Games has been set up a…
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Parsons praises Macron for using Paris 2024 to help people with disabilities
International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons praised French Presi…
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Nadeshiko Japan starts training for Women’s World Cup in New Zealand
The Japanese women's football team kicked off its World Cup preparations in New Ze…
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University of Ghana vice chancellor pleased with progress for Accra 2023 after inspection
University of Ghana vice chancellor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo has said that she expects to …
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Azerbaijan President Aliyev sets up special prize fund to reward European Games medallists
A fund of more than half-a-million dollars has been set up by Azerbaijan President Ilh…
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Weightlifting mums and South Korean medal contender among 10 given IWF help for Paris 2024
Two of the most popular weightlifters in Oceania and a record-breaking young woman fro…
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London 2012 all-around gymnastics champion Douglas eyeing Paris 2024 comeback
Gabby Douglas, the first black woman to win the Olympic all-around gymnastics title, i…
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Trinbago 2023 mascot Cocoyea the turtle turns up to tout ticket launch
Cocoyea, a leatherback turtle who is the official mascot for the Trinbago 2023 Commonw…
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Weightlifting mums and South Korean medal contender among 10 given IWF help for Paris 2024
Two of the most popular weightlifters in Oceania and a record-breaking young woman fro…
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Sentimental favorite Elina Svitolina made mark at Wimbledon with stirring run to semifinals
Revitalized by her triumph at Wimbledon, she will carry on through the summer and draw…
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South African athlete Caster Semenya hails court ruling as ‘only the beginning’ in legal fight
Two-time Olympic 800-meter champion Caster Semenya said on Wednesday the ruling by the…
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Ex-girlfriend of Australia's Olympic boxing medallist Garside charged with domestic violence offences
The former girlfriend of Tokyo 2020 boxing bronze medallist Harry Garside has been cha…
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Solomon Islands 2023 warns of Community Group scams in Honiara
The Solomon Islands 2023 Pacific Games Organising Committee (GOC) has strongly condemn…
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Solomon Islands 2023 warns of Community Group scams in Honiara
The Solomon Islands 2023 Pacific Games Organising Committee (GOC) has strongly condemn…
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Padres and Dodgers to open 2024 season in Seoul
The San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers will open the 2024 season with two ga…
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British Open International could become annual part of taekwondo calendar following return
Taekwondo officials in the United Kingdom are hoping to make the British International…
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British Open International could become annual part of taekwondo calendar following return
Taekwondo officials in the United Kingdom are hoping to make the British International…
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International Weightlifting Federation renews partnership with ITA
In a bid to make the sport clean, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has…
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Corpuz lifts U.S. Open title 15 years after being identified as next big thing in golf
America's Allisen Corpuz secured her maiden major title at the U.S. Women's Op…
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Barcelona 1992 gold medallist leads River Thames clean-up after Henley Royal Regatta
Olympic champion Greg Searle has led a clean-up following the Henley Royal Regatta as …
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IPC criticised after reports of three sporting cancellations in African Para Games
Athletics, powerlifting and goalball have all been excluded from the African Para Game…
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Ukraine to boycott tournaments featuring Russians and Belarusians at Fencing World Championships
Ukrainian fencers are set to boycott individual competitions at the upcoming World Cha…
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World Karate Federation President claims sport "demonstrated its excellence" at European Games
World Karate Federation (WKF) President Antonio Espinós has claimed the sport "on…
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Cholpon-Ata in Kyrgyzstan due to stage next Sambo World Cup
Kyrgyz city Cholpon-Ata has been selected to host the next edition of the World Sambo …
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Miyu Katos second appeal over French Open default rejected
"I expected them to be dismissed," Kato said of her two appeals. "It ca…
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Russian and Belarus athletes to be allowed to compete at Asian Games to help Paris 2024 qualification
Up to 500 athletes from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to compete at this year'…
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Defending champion Elena Rybakina survives spirited challenge to reach third round at Wimbledon
After looking as though she would be back in the locker room in little more than an ho…
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Triple world sambo champion Baranov dies at age of 71
Three-time world champion Nikolai Baranov has died at the age of 71, the All-Russian S…
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Kodai Senga strikes out 12 as Mets rally past Diamondbacks
New York Mets rookie Kodai Senga (7-5) matched his career best of 12 strikeouts while …
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Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto puzzling and glaring omission from All-Star roster
Yamamoto was passed over despite number that put him among the best pitchers in Japan.…
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Rose Lavelle ready to find voice at Womens World Cup
"It's important that we find our voice, because we're not always going to…
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Masaya Okugawa signs deal with Augsburg
German first-division side Augsburg said Wednesday that it has acquired midfielder Mas…
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FISU representatives travel to Baku to promote university sport at MINEPS
International University Sports Federation (FISU) Acting President Leonz Eder particip…
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Australian brewery to ship England Bitter beer to rivals after Ashes defeat
Even Australia's and England's prime ministers have traded barbs over wicketke…
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Santiago 2023 organisers receive apartments set to house more than 6000 athletes
Organisers of the Santiago 2023 Pan American and Parapan American Games have received …
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Shohei Ohtani suffers fourth loss as Padres beat Angels
The two-way star allowed seven hits with four walks and five strikeouts in an 86-pitch…
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Exclusive: Sports Minister determined to make 2030 FIFA World Cup "dream" come true for Chile
Chile's Sports Minister Jaime Pizarro believes staging this year’s Pan American Ga…
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GEF chief executive claims European Games Esports Championships latest "incredible" milestone
Global Esports Federation (GEF) chief executive Paul Foster has hailed the European Ga…
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Exclusive: Ricci Bitti wants International Federations to make Paris 2024 decision on Russia "easier" but supports sport-by-sport approach
Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) President Francesco Ri…
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Maxis named as chief people and culture officer by Canadian Olympic Committee
Candice Maxis has been announced as the chief people and culture officer by the Canadi…
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Mix of calm and concern as Tour de France heads to riot-hit France
While the vast majority of the Tour de France peloton is not concerned by the riots th…
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Awakened Novak Djokovic eyes eighth Wimbledon title
The 36-year-old has won the title on his last four visits to Wimbledon and has not los…
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Nadeshiko Japan manager Futoshi Ikeda relishing World Cup challenge
The 52-year-old manager expressed full faith in his chosen players as they prepare for…
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Exclusive: EOC sports director insists European Games can "perfectly co-exist" with European Championships
European Olympic Committees (EOC) sports director Peter Brüll has insisted here the Eu…
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Yamashita suggests Sapporo 2030 bid unlikely upon JOC re-election
Yasuhiro Yamashita has cast doubts over the Sapporo 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic…
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Czech Government bans Russian athletes and teams from competing in country
The Czech Government has banned Russian athletes and teams from competing in the count…
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Russian fencers set to compete at United States Summer Nationals after meeting Board requirements
Three Russian fencers, who all live in the United States, are set to compete in the co…
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WADA and POLADA support police drugs raid across three European countries
Police raids across 10 warehouses in Poland, Slovakia and Czech Republic have seized 5…
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Former CONMEBOL President released from prison and set to be deported
Former South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) President Juan Ángel Napout is…
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Jordan's jacket worn on Barcelona 1992 podium sells for $1.5 million
The jacket worn by American basketball legend Michael Jordan after winning gold at the…
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Kraków-Małopolska 2023 European Games: Day 10 of competition
By Patrick Burke and Mike Rowbottom in Kraków from insidethegames.biz https://ift.t…
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