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Russian Ban and Olympic Dream Prompted Georgia Switch before Wimbledon

Natela Dzalamidze, who switched from representing Russia to playing for Georgia on the eve of Wimbledon, said Thursday she had always intended to change her nationality to boost her dreams of taking part in the Olympics. The 29-year-old has a Georgian father and Russian mother.

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Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate slams Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner over Olympics committee snub

Tom Tate says the decision to appoint Noosa's Mayor instead of a Gold Coast representative to the 2032 Olympics organising committee will earn Adrian Schrinner a "cold shoulder".

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Marijne considers Dutch as favourites but eager to see how India perform

Sjoerd Marijne did what no other coach had done before.

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Aussies aim for No.1 at Commonwealth Games

Powerhouse nations Australia and England are set to again vie for bragging rights atop the medals table at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

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Deepak Punia to join Bajrang Punia in US training camp

NEW DELHI: Tokyo Olympian wrestler Deepak Punia will join compatriot and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia for training at the Michigan University in the United States ahead of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

The Times of India

Women's Hockey World Cup: We want to fill the void of missing a medal at the Olympics, says India captain Savita Punia

NEW DELHI: Any team would want its competitive edge to be at its sharpest ahead of a major tournament. The Indian women's hockey team can't complain on that front. In fact, their road to a World Cup had never been so lit up.

The Times of India

Vandana Katariya credits team bonding to keep her motivated during injury

The Indian women’s hockey team forward Vandana Katariya fractured her right foot earlier this year as the team was playing in Pro League.

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Report: ’Ninja Warrior’ Could Be Added to Pentathlon at 2028 Olympics

The reality television sport will soon be tested for inclusion at the Los Angeles Games.

Sports Illustrated

Tortured runner who risked life in dinghy to escape persecution finds 'dream life' in UK

Eskander Turki fled his native Ethiopia after being held in an underground cell where he was 'tortured, burned and beaten' for attending a protest

Wales Online

Serious allegations levelled against Olympic medal winning hockey player Birendra Lakra by family of deceased friend

Indian hockey player and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Birendra Lakra finds himself facing allegations as serious as conspiracy to murder, according to the family of a deceased man named Anand Kumar Toppo, who was a friend of Lakra's and his flatmate and died under mysterious circumstances earlier this year.

The Times of India

Wales captain Sophie Ingle envious of Chelsea teammates preparing for Euro 2022

The 30-year-old midfielder played for Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics last summer

The Independent UK

Sport's governing bodies are at loggerheads about transgender participation, but Australia can take the lead

Sport's governing bodies are feeling pressured into picking sides in what has become a culture war, although experts warn Australian anti-discrimination policies would prevent blanket bans on transgender athletes being adopted here.

ABC News

University College London generates £10bn a year for UK, says report

UCL’s research, knowledge and support for business startups provides boost ‘equal to holding Olympics every year’

The Guardian - UK

Ten years that changed the face of women’s football

From the 2012 Olympics to next month’s Euros, the game has made great strides but there is still much to do

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I will compete with myself at CWG and strive to better my world record: Mirabai Chanu

PATIALA: It won't be surprising if diminutive Mirabai Chanu, stands atop the podium, flashing her radiant smile, after winning a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games on July 30.

Daily Mirror

Daryll Neita escapes shadow of Dina Asher-Smith with British win ahead of Worlds

Asher-Smith: “I’m annoyed because I’d rather win. Fuming because I don’t like losing"

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Gold Coast's 'bright future' challenged 'astronomical costs' and stalled developments

Beyond its idyllic beaches and perfect weather, there's a $20 billion reason why 120,000 people are expected to move to the Gold Coast by 2032. But that migration presents some big problems for the city.

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Winter Olympic medallist Scotty James wanted to quit snowboarding, but talking helped him find his way back

Scotty James is a dual Winter Olympic medallist and three-time world champion in snowboarding, but he didn't always feel confident, or capable.

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Conrad Charlton was the first voice on ABC radio 90 years ago and his sons Michael and Tony were TV broadcasting pioneers

When the ABC launched 90 years ago, Conrad Charlton was the first voice on air. His son, Michael, then was the first face on ABC TV and another son, Tony, also worked at the ABC and called the first televised VFL match on commercial television.

The Guardian - AU

The palm cockatoo should be Brisbane Olympics mascot – imagine a stadium full of big crested hats and drumming on seats

Games recognition could spur conservation action for the birds lovingly known as ‘rockatoos’ for their punk mohawks, vocal dexterity and percussive talents

The Guardian - UK

Ireland’s Tailteann games: forgotten Gaelic ‘Olympics’ that shaped a democracy

A century ago as the country emerged from civil war, an event that rivalled the 1924 Paris Games helped establish a viable nation

The Hindu

I think I am ready for competition: Bajrang Punia

The fully-fit wrestler says he is hoping for a good beginning at the CWG

Daily Mirror

Zharnel Hughes: 'I can’t change anything, it's gone - but I forgive CJ Ujah'

Britain's European sprint champion tries to move on from his Olympic heartbreak caused by team mate's failed drugs test

The National (Scotland)

Ricky Burns looks ahead to the Commonwealth Games as he backs Scotland's boxers to get gold

THERE is no special treatment afforded to Ricky Burns at the Boxing Scotland gym and you expect that’s just how he likes it. The photo call…

The Hindu

Does Marchand have a shot at chasing down Phelps?

The Frenchman threatened the legendary American’s longstanding 400m individual medley mark at the World Championships. Born to world-class swimmers and coached by Phelps’ former mentor, the 20-year-old is leaving nothing to chance in his pursuit of the world record

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