Russia is banned from taking part in the Summer Games but Israel is allowed to compete. The Summer Olympic Games – the world’s biggest sporting event – opens in Paris next week. Russia is banned for its war in Ukraine, but Israel is allowed to compete despite its war on Gaza. How big a role … Read more
The four-time Grand Slam singles champion will now prepare to represent Japan at her second Olympic Games on July 26. Naomi Osaka has rapidly switched her focus to the Paris Olympics after a chastening early exit from Wimbledon at the hands of American Emma Navarro. The Japanese superstar, playing at the All England Club for … Read more
Kerr’s omission from the Olympics squad due to injury is a big blow to Australia’s gold medal chances at Paris 2024. Talismanic Australian striker Sam Kerr has been officially ruled out of the Olympics, almost five months after a serious knee injury derailed her season with Chelsea. The Matildas captain, one of the biggest names … Read more
Jonatan Christie wins first continental title, establishing the 26-year-old as a medal contender at Paris 2024. Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie clinched his maiden Badminton Asia Championships crown, seeing off Li Shi Feng in two sets. Christie defeated home favourite Li 21-15, 21-16 in the tournament finale in the Chinese city of Ningbo on Sunday. Earlier, China’s … Read more
Meet the sport therapists and ‘brain trainers’ who cultivate grit and resilience in a hyper-competitive South Korea. With 27 gold medals, South Korea has dominated archery at the Olympics for three decades. In a sport that requires significant mental strength and focus, sport psychologists play a key role in keeping the country’s archers on target. Beyond … Read more
The athletes had initially been banned from competing internationally following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has given the green light to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the games next year as neutrals. Russian and Belarusian athletes who qualify in their sport for the Paris 2024 Olympics will be … Read more