Tokyo Olympics 2020: India men’s hockey ends 41-year Olympic drought
India have beaten Germany 5-4 to to win an Olympic medal in men’s hockey after 41 years. The thrilling victory is the result of a young Indian side’s dogged performance,…
Belarus sprinter Krystina Timanovskaya arrives in Poland
A Belarusian athlete who refused orders to fly home early from the Olympics has arrived in Poland, where she has been given a humanitarian visa. Krystina Timanovskaya, 24, left Tokyo…
Tokyo 2020: TikTok becomes the unofficial behind-the-scenes Olympic channel
AT first, the video seems to be just an ordinary guy in a tracksuit, miming a rap song on his phone. But then British swimmer Adam Peaty whips out his…
Belarus sprinter Krystina Timanovskaya says protest is not political
A SPRINTER from Belarus who refused her team’s order to fly home early from the Olympics says her actions were not a form of political protest. “I love my country…
PV Sindhu at Tokyo Olympics: India star reaches badminton semi-final
INDIAN badminton champion PV Sindhu has progressed to the semi-finals in Tokyo after a thrilling win that keeps her country’s hopes for a gold medal alive. The 26-year-old defeated Japan’s…
Tokyo Olympics: Sunisa Lee takes gymnastics all-around gold as Simone Biles watches from stands
AMERICAN Sunisa Lee took Olympic gymnastics all-around gold as defending champion Simone Biles watched from the stands after withdrawing to prioritize her mental health. The 18-year-old Olympic debutant, who helped…
Tokyo Olympics: 2020 Games begin as Naomi Osaka lights Olympic flame in poignant ceremony
THE honor fell to Naomi Osaka to light the flame, the beacon of hope the Olympics attempts to be. It marked the official opening of Tokyo 2020, a year later…
Toby Greene, Matt De Boer among AFL stars forced into isolation, will miss match tonight
Sports – Mesrena Elyoum GWS Giants stars Toby Greene and Matt De Boer have withdrawn from their AFL match against the Sydney Swans and been forced into isolation in chaotic…
Euro 2020: Queen recalls 1966 as she wishes England, team,well
The Queen has recalled presenting the planet Cup trophy in 1966 as she sent her “good wishes” to the Britain team sooner than the Euro 2020 final. She said she…
Tokyo 2020: Olympic organizers tell the public to remain far away from marathon and race
walk events Olympic organizers have asked the general public to not line the route of marathon and race walk events at the Tokyo Games over fears that crowds could spread…