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AC Milan new maternity policy includes contract renewals

A push for maternity rights in professional women's sports has gained momentum in recent years, with several sports governing bodies, including FIFA, and sponsorship brands introducing new policies.

8 months ago
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IOC saddened by 'aggression' against boxers over gender row

Algerian Imane Khelif, who won her round of 16 welterweight bout over Italian Angela Carini in 46 seconds, and Taiwan's double world champion Lin Yu-ting, who is fighting on Friday, have been cleared to compete in the Olympics. ...

8 months ago
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Love is in the air as China win Olympic badminton gold

Chinese shuttlers Huang Ya Qiong and Zheng Siwei claimed the sport's first gold of the Paris Games when they demolished South Korea's Kim Won-ho and Jeong Na-eun 21-8, 21-11 in just 41 minutes. ...

8 months ago

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'Cool' Turkish marksman unruffled by viral Olympic fame

Dikec's posture caught attention as much as his silver medal, with the marksman wearing standard glasses, a team T-shirt with his left hand casually slung in his pocket and his pistol, but none of the specialized equipment used by athletes in the hyper-precise event, like headphones, special lenses or a hat.

8 months ago
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Olympic men's triathlon postponed due to Seine pollution

In a move that left athletes angry and Olympic officials scrambling, organisers announced shortly before 5:00 am (0300 GMT) that the men's event would be delayed by 24 hours and take place immediately after the women's race on Wednesday.

9 months ago
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Investment pays off as Western players improve on biggest stage

Badminton has become more lucrative over the past decade and investment in its infrastructure, such as training, facilities and health, from national and global badminton organizations has helped attract and develop players in other parts of the world.

9 months ago
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Prabowo attends Paris Olympics opening ceremony

A photo uploaded to Prabowo's Instagram account on Saturday shows the incoming president standing in an aisle of a tribune opposite the Eiffel Tower during the Paris 2024 opening ceremony on July 26, smiling in a translucent rain poncho.

9 months ago
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'We did it!': France breathes sigh of relief after Olympics ceremony

It lasted a marathon four hours, reaching a crescendo with a spectacular climax as the Olympic flame soared into the sky aboard a cauldron tethered to a balloon and Celine Dion serenaded Paris with an Edith Piaf song from the Eiffel Tower.

9 months ago
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Historic river parade, Dion show-stopper ignite Paris Olympics

Led out by Greece through jets of water cascading from a bridge, accompanied by an accordion player, around 7,000 athletes cruised down a six-kilometer stretch of the Seine to the Eiffel Tower on 85 boats.

9 months ago
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Weightlifter Rizki Juaniansyah aims for gold at debut Olympics

The young lifter is aiming to win Indonesia’s first weightlifting gold during his Olympic debut at Paris, banking on his strategy that combines optimism and mental strength.

9 months ago
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Spain wing wizards Williams and Yamal inspire Euro 2024 triumph

The youngsters have been key on their side's run to the final in Berlin and combined to send Spain ahead against England, a moment that felt fitting given their supreme summer.

9 months ago
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Fans get behind Indonesia's new Olympic uniforms

The athletes, coaches and other members of the Indonesian contingent can represent their country with pride at the 2024 Summer Games in fashion capital Paris, donning their new uniforms featuring the national colors designed by Didit Hediprasetyo, which many enthusiasts have lauded for their "minimalist", "modern" and "elegant" design.

9 months ago
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Indonesia's athletes hope to net gold at Paris Olympics

The country has secures more sports tickets in the world's largest multisport event than it has done in the past two decades.

9 months ago
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Golf’s newest bromance may be key to unlocking Kim’s full potential

The Korean rising star's close friendship with the United States' Scottie Scheffler is an integral part of his journey to become the world’s best golfer, though that might mean unseating his golfing brother.

9 months ago
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Spain starlet Yamal a 'genius': coach De la Fuente

Yamal scored a brilliant goal to level Randal Kolo Muani's opener for Les Bleus, with Dani Olmo then netting what proved to be the winner for Spain.

9 months ago
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'We didn't do enough', says France captain Mbappe

"We didn't do enough to get to the final," Mbappe told reporters. "They (Spain) played better than us, they deserved to go to the final and we are going home."

9 months ago
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Indonesian amputee soccer breaks new ground for disabled sports

The Indonesian Amputee Soccer Association (INAF) continues to struggle for acknowledgement and respect, two years after the team represented Indonesia at the 2022 Amputee World Cup in Turkey.

9 months ago
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Yamal makes history as Spain sink France to reach Euro 2024 final

Yamal, who turns 17 a day before Sunday's final against either the Netherlands or England, equalized with a superb strike from outside the box, curling a long-range effort into the top corner and past the fingertips of an airborne Mike Maignan.

9 months ago
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England's saviour Saka finds Euros penalty redemption

Arsenal forward Saka was England's saviour in Duesseldorf, his stunning 80th-minute equaliser keeping England in the tournament just as they looked set to limp out early.

9 months ago
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Southgate basks in glory of 'streetwise' England after Euros criticism

The Three Lions needed penalties to get the better of Switzerland in Duesseldorf after the sides were level at 1-1 after 120 minutes.

9 months ago
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France beat Portugal in shootout to reach semis and end Ronaldo's dream

Defeat for Portugal is set to spell the end of the 21-year international career of 39-year-old Ronaldo, who converted their first kick in the shootout but was also responsible for one of the night’s many glaring misses.

9 months ago
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Spain dig deep to earn dramatic extra time victory over Germany

Spain were the better side for the first hour and wasted several opportunities before Olmo gave them a deserved lead six minutes after the break, drilling home a first-time shot into the bottom corner.

9 months ago
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Germany face Spain, France take on Portugal in thrilling Euro 2024 quarters

Germany and Spain clash in Stuttgart at 1600 GMT with the host nation putting their hopes on the line against probably the best-performing side at the tournament thus far.

9 months ago
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An 'honour' for Mbappe to play against Ronaldo at Euro 2024

"It is an honour. Everyone knows about my admiration for Cristiano," France captain Mbappe, 25, told reporters on the eve of the game.

9 months ago
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Young Garudas finish third in ASEAN U-16 tournament after 5-0 win on Vietnam

Indonesia's  U-16 soccer national team managed to score five goals and kept a clean sheet against Vietnam in the third place play-off at Manahan Stadium in Surakarta, Central Java, on Wednesday.

9 months ago
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Mbappe, Ronaldo face off as France and Portugal clash at Euro 2024

The last-eight encounter in Hamburg brings together two of the most-fancied nations coming into Euro 2024, but two teams who have not completely convinced so far in Germany.

9 months ago
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BWF vows ‘thorough review’ after Chinese shuttler’s death

Zhang suddenly lost consciousness on Sunday while playing a match against Kazuma Kawano of Japan. He received first aid at the venue and was rushed to the hospital by ambulance but was pronounced dead later that night after repeated failed efforts to resuscitate him.

9 months ago
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'Thorough review' after teenage badminton player's death

Seventeen-year-old Zhang Zhijie was playing at the Asia Junior Championships in Yogyakarta on Sunday when he suddenly fell to the floor.

9 months ago
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Chinese badminton player Zhang died of cardiac arrest

Zhang was competing at the Asian Junior Championship in Yogyakarta when he collapsed on court.

10 months ago
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Ronaldo's tears turn to cheers as Portugal survive his Euros penalty miss

Ronaldo had a chance to put Portugal ahead late in the first period of extra-time in a tense, goalless tie in Frankfurt.

10 months ago

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