Olympic star Helen Smart dies ‘suddenly’ after achieving headteacher dream Tributes have been paid to former Olympic swimmer Helen Smart who passed away “suddenly” at the age of 43. Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2023
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya: ‘I’m sure my career would be over if I was in Belarus now’ Sprinter who defected after the Tokyo Olympics has built a new life in Warsaw and won the right to run for Poland at this month’s world championships The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2023
Tough task for Indian archers to earn Olympic berths KOLKATA: Less than a year before the Paris Olympics, Indian archers will begin their quest to earn Games quota places at the Archery World Championships in Berlin. A total of 530 archers - both recurve and compound - from more than 80 countries will take part in the biggest archery… The Times of India · Aug 1, 2023
T20 cricket ‘very likely’ to feature at 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games Cricket is closing in on an Olympic return, some 128 years since its last appearance, amid growing confidence of its inclusion at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles and beyond The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2023
Paris 2024 won’t solve the world’s problems – has anyone told the Olympic president? Comment: IOC overlord Thomas Bach thinks the Olympics can help heal ‘division and war’ but Paris 2024 might want to solve its own troubles first, one year out from the Games The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023
PV Sindhu makes another first-round exit; Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag in second round of Japan Open TOKYO: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu made yet another first-round exit but Lakshya sen staved off a spirited challenge from fellow Indian Priyanshu Rajawat to progress to the second round of the Japan Open Super 750 badminton tournament on Wednesday. The Times of India · Jul 26, 2023
Asiad trials set to be conducted behind closed doors after wrestlers' parents argue with ad-hoc panel NEW DELHI: The ad-hoc committee appointed by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has made the decision to conduct the Asian Games wrestling trials behind closed doors. This decision comes after a tense situation arose at the IG Stadium on Friday, where parents of some wrestlers engaged in a heated argument… The Times of India · Jul 21, 2023
Korea Open 2023: Sindhu sinks, Rajawat enters second round; Sikki-Rohan too win Double Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu’s inconsistent run continued as she made an opening round exit in the Korea Open Super 500 tournament with a narrow three-game loss to Chinese Taipei’s Pai Yu-Po, here on July 18. The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023
Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships: Ajith N crowned 73kg champion, Ajay completes hat-trick of golds NEW DELHI: Ajith N, the top-seeded weightlifter, showcased his exceptional skills on Friday and emerged as the champion in the 73kg category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The Times of India · Jul 14, 2023
Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas Makes Huge Announcement About Gymnastics Career The gold medalist is back training, a year ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Sports Illustrated · Jul 13, 2023
PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen win openers; Sai Praneeth loses in US Open NEW DELHI: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu registered straight games win over American opponent of Indian origin Disha Gupta while Lakshya Sen brushed aside Finland's Kalle Koljonen in their respective US Open Super 300 openers on Wednesday. The Times of India · Jul 13, 2023
Neeraj Chopra extends stay in Europe, to return after Asian Games NEW DELHI: Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has decided to extend his European stay with an eye on competing in multiple gold label events as part of his preparation for the upcoming athletics World Championships and Asian Games later this year. The Times of India · Jul 1, 2023
Neeraj Chopra wins in Lausanne to clinch back-to-back Diamond League titles Neeraj Chopra, the Olympic champion, showcased his exceptional form as he made a triumphant return after a one-month injury lay-off to secure first place in the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League on Friday. This marked his second consecutive victory of the season in this esteemed competition. The Times of India · Jul 1, 2023
Team GB Olympic figure skater joins fight to save Ayr Ice Rink as petition passes 5,000 Lewis Gibson is desperate to see the rink where he started out remain open. Daily Record · Jun 28, 2023
Irish Mirror · Jun 28, 2023 'Nothing is impossible' says Zaur Antia as Paris 2024 tickets on offer today for Irish boxers Ireland's head coach will be in the corner for nine quarter-finals in Poland today, with seven of them Olympic qualifiers
Edinburgh Live · Jun 24, 2023 Former Team GB Olympic runner breaks decade-long Parkrun record in Edinburgh Butchart, a former Team GB Olympic runner, crossed the line three seconds faster than the 11-year record held by Andy Baddeley. The 31-year-old took to Instagram to share the exciting news
Irish Mirror · Jun 24, 2023 Kellie Harrington celebrates Dublin Pride as she shares snap with wife Mandy Dublin Pride takes place on Saturday and Harrington wished sent well wishes to her followers.
Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2023 Victoria Pendleton announces death of twin brother following ‘epic’ battle with brain tumour The former Olympic track cyclist-turned-jockey hailed her sibling as ‘kind’ and ‘brave’ and said he would be ‘painfully missed by many’
Irish Mirror · Jun 22, 2023 IOC expels IBA from Olympics with boxing to remain part of program for 2024 & 2028 The decision to expel the International Boxing Association was backed by 69 countries.
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023 IOC warns Afghanistan about Paris Olympics status over denying sports to women and girls The Afghanistan team’s status for the 2024 Paris Olympics has been put in question by the IOC over growing frustration with the Taliban blocking access to sport for women and girls
Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2023 Ban on Israelis could see Indonesia lose World Beach Games If Bali loses hosting rights for the Olympic-recognised event, it could hurt the country’s standing, analysts warn.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 17, 2023 $3 million upgrade for Hamilton's Darling Street Oval a boost for women's sport in Newcastle The project is jointly funded by the Newcastle Olympic Football Club, council and state and federal governments.
Irish Mirror · Jun 13, 2023 Former Olympic sprinter Tori Bowie 'died of complications from childbirth' Bowie passed away at her home in Florida last month
Daily Mirror · Jun 13, 2023 Tori Bowie cause of death was complications from childbirth, agent says Tori Bowie, a 3x Olympic medalist and once the world's fastest woman, passed away in Florida aged 32 with her agent revealing she died from childbirth complications
Irish Mirror · Jun 8, 2023 2FM DJ Laura Fox announced as new host of Ireland's Fittest Family, alongside Olympic medallist Sonia O'Sullivan Laura and Sonia will be two new faces to the Ireland Fittest Family team next year