James Bond fan Keely Hodgkinson warns athletics rivals the World Indoors is not enough "I’d love four major medals this year. I can definitely see myself going for three" Daily Mirror · Mar 17, 2022
Chinese secret police targeted congressional candidate and Olympic skater’s family, federal indictment says Federal prosecutors in New York allege China’s Ministry of State Security sought to quash dissident voices with years-long harassment and spying campaign The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022
Australian Olympic great brings mourners to tears by delivering eulogy at his own funeral Dean Woods - who won Olympic gold in 1984 - delivered an emotional eulogy from the grave in a pre-recorded video, which brought his family and fellow mourners to tears Daily Mirror · Mar 17, 2022
U.S. Olympian Alysa Liu, father targeted in Chinese spy case U.S. Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu and her father Arthur Liu – a former political refugee – were targeted in a spying operation ahead of the Beijing Olympics that the Justice Department alleges was ordered by the Chinese government, the elder Liu said The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022
Lord Sebastian Coe joins former Liverpool chairman in bid to buy Chelsea 2012 London Olympics chief Lord Sebastian Coe hailed Sir Martin Broughton as the perfect person to take the Chelsea helm when current owner Roman Abramovich departs Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2022
Chelsea takeover: Lord Coe joins Sir Martin Broughton consortium bid The London 2012 Olympics chief has thrown his weight behind former Liverpool chairman Sir Martin Broughton’s attempt to buy the club The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022
Amit Panghal has to get it in his mind that he is no longer our star boxer: BFI chief Ajay Singh NEW DELHI: Indian boxing has been doing fairly well at the international stage. Recently, the junior pugilists won 39 medals, including 15 gold, at the Asian Youth Junior Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan. The Times of India · Mar 16, 2022
Victoria Pendleton says finding 'joy' saved her life from suicide after Olympics fame Former Olympic cycling champion Victoria Pendleton has always been open about her struggle with depression - here she reveals the one thing which saved her life Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2022
Suni Lee Reportedly Almost Skipped College Competitions Due to ‘Imposter Syndrome’ The gold medalist opened up about the anxiety she has experienced since she became the Olympic all-around champion last July. Sports Illustrated · Mar 15, 2022
SI:AM | Bones Hyland—and His Remarkable Story—Trump MVP Showdown in Philly The rookie from VCU overcame personal tragedy to reach the NBA. Sports Illustrated · Mar 15, 2022
Russia detained US basketball star Brittney Griner more than a month ago. Why have we heard so little about her? It’s unclear if the arrest of the Olympic champion was politically motivated. But the case also speaks volumes about the treatment of female athletes in the US The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2022
Lakshya Sen climbs a spot to 11th, PV Sindhu static in 7th position in badminton world rankings NEW DELHI: Rising Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen rose a place to 11th in the men's singles chart, while double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is static at the seventh spot among women in the latest BWF world rankings issued on Tuesday. The Times of India · Mar 15, 2022
Australian decathletes Cedric Dubler, Ash Moloney following different paths in 2022 After the iconic moment they shared at last year's Tokyo Olympics, Cedric Dubler and Ash Moloney have chosen to go in separate directions ahead of a busy 2022 international schedule. ABC News · Mar 15, 2022
All England Championships: PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth begin India's quest for elusive title BIRMINGHAM: All eyes will be on in-form shuttler Lakshya Sen, double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and World Championships silver medallist Kidambi Srikanth as they look to break India's 21-year title drought at the All England Championships, which begins here on Wednesday. The Times of India · Mar 15, 2022
The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022 Russia invasion upends Olympic 'neutrality' — if it existed The International Olympic Committee has always been political, from the sheikhs and royals in its membership to a seat at the United Nations to pushing for peace talks between the Koreas
The Guardian - AU · Mar 15, 2022 ‘A noble choice’: Cedric Dubler’s Olympic act recognised with sportsmanship award It was one of the most memorable moments of the Tokyo Games and Cedric Dubler’s act of sportsmanship on the athletics track has now been officially recognised with an award
AAP · Mar 14, 2022 Decathlete Dubler wins sportsmanship gong Decathlete Cedric Dubler has won the inaugural Cecil Healy sportsmanship award for his selfless act in aiding Ash Moloney grab bronze at the Tokyo Olympics.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 14, 2022 Happy Returns: 24 Athletes Who Came Out of Retirement With his decision to return to the NFL, Tom Brady becomes the latest in a long line of athletes to reverse course after retiring.
Irish Mirror · Mar 14, 2022 Teenage Tom Daley was shamefully blamed for Olympics failure in phone row with partner Tom Daley, whose Hell of a Homecoming challenge airs on BBC One tonight, was backed by Team GB chiefs after his diving partner Blake Aldridge took a call from his mum before their last dive
The Times of India · Mar 14, 2022 After world championships, Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen secure Asian Games selection HYDERABAD: Olympic bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain and former junior world champion Nikhat Zareen were on Monday selected in the Indian women's boxing team for this year's Asian Games in Hangzhou, China after emerging victorious in the trials held here.
The Conversation · Mar 13, 2022 Elite athletes shouldn't have to choose between their sport and pregnancy Every two years the world watches in awe as incredible athletes compete during the Olympic and Paralympic games. Olympians inspire the nation, and serve as role models to all young athletes. But after inspiring so many, and as the Olympics close, athletes are faced with a new question. What’s next?
The Hindu · Mar 13, 2022 Won't play unless I'm 100% fit and had adequate training: Praneeth He was hopeful of a good show at his maiden Olympics, but everything went downhill for him starting from the Tokyo Games, where he failed to win a match
The Times of India · Mar 12, 2022 Lakshya Sen stuns Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen, enters German Open final MUELHEIM AN DER RUHR (Germany): World Championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen stunned Olympic gold winner Viktor Axelsen in a hard-fought match to enter the final of German Open Super 300 tournament here on Saturday.
Daily Mirror · Mar 12, 2022 Dancing On Ice's fix - Kye Whyte weighs in on 'pro dancer' row Olympic BMX silver medallist is up against former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt, ex-Strictly Come Dancing professional Brendan Cole, The Vamps guitarist Connor Ball and trained dancer Regan Gascoigne in the semi-final of the ITV show this weekend
Belfast Live · Mar 11, 2022 Co Tyrone running sensation Nick Griggs breaks European record in latest impressive showing The 17-year-old from Newmills ran the indoor mile in 3:56:40 at the National Indoor Athletics Live meeting in Abbotstown