The Latest Breaking News from Olympics

Japan prosecutors arrest former member of Olympic panel over suspected graft

Japanese prosecutors arrested a former member of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics board, Haruyuki Takahashi, on Wednesday on suspicion of receiving bribes, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office said.

Reuters · Aug 17, 2022

On this day in 2008: Michael Phelps breaks Mark Spitz’s Olympics record

Phelps claimed his eighth gold medal of the Beijing Olympics to surpass Spitz’s single Games record.

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022

Australia relocates more Afghan athletes fleeing Taliban rule

Australia has relocated Afghanistan's Olympic flag-bearer Kimia Yousofi and other athletes and their family members fleeing Taliban rule, officials said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Aug 17, 2022

New junior World No.1 Sankar wants to make it big at senior level

HYDERABAD: A week after Indian shuttlers dominated the Commonwealth Games, there is a new junior world No.1 from another part of India in Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian. The Chennai lad became the new World No.1 in the boys singles category according to the latest rankings released by the Badminton World Federation…

The Times of India · Aug 16, 2022

Stuntman who doubled for Queen in 2012 Olympics jailed for pushing partner down stairs

Gary Connery, who parachuted into the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony dressed as the Queen, was sentenced to 18 months in prison after his ex girlfriend's shoulder was "shattered"

Daily Mirror · Aug 16, 2022

I am fitter and stronger than I have been in a while, very well prepared for my next bout: Vijender Singh

NEW DELHI: Star Indian boxer Vijender Singh suffered his maiden defeat, in a 13-professional-bout career so far, when Russia's Artysh Lopsan defeated the 2008 Beijing Olympics medallist by technical knockout at the Majestic Pride Casino in Goa in March last year.

The Times of India · Aug 16, 2022

Australians are not unbeatable, high time Indian hockey introduces a counter system to beat them

Jagbir Singh is a former India field hockey player who represented India in two Olympics in 1988 (Seoul) and 1992 (Barcelona). He was also part of the bronze medal winning Indian team in the 1986 Asian Games and the silver medal winning team in the 1990 Asian Games. He is…

The Times of India · Aug 16, 2022

In a year of sporting mega-events, the Brisbane Olympics can learn a lot from the ones that fail their host cities

In a year of major sporting events – the Commonwealth Games, the FIFA World Cup, cricket’s T20 World Cup, the Winter Olympics – conversations on greening such events are more essential than ever. While the Brisbane Olympics are a decade away, lessons from events like these need to be applied…

The Conversation · Aug 15, 2022

Princess Anne’s birthday: 7 things you may not know about the Princess Royal

The Queen’s daughter is known for her quick wit and dry humour

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022

What Does It Mean to Win at Saving Lives?

Competitive lifesaving looks a lot like swimming ... until it doesn’t. Here’s a look inside one of the world’s most bizarre sports.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 15, 2022