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Karate: The great forgotten sport of Paris 2024

Karate: The great forgotten sport of Paris 2024

The worldwide popularity of karate has been criticised for its exclusion from the Paris 2024 Olympic programme. Recognised and respected on all five continents, and practised by people of all ages and backgrounds, it was undoubtedly one of the most significant absences from the last Olympic Games.




'Hideous' statue of Olympic star Faith Kipyegon removed

'Hideous' statue of Olympic star Faith Kipyegon removed

Authorities in the Kenyan city of Eldoret have removed the controversial statues of Faith Kipyegon and Eliud Kipchoge after the outrage shown by the city's residents. There were three athletes in total depicted, who the other was supposed to represent has yet to be confirmed.




Hartford Nationals 2025-26 to be held in Michigan

Hartford Nationals 2025-26 to be held in Michigan

Move United has selected Grand Rapids, Michigan, to host the 2025-26 Hartford Nationals, a national adaptive sports competition that will bring together more than 400 youth and adults with physical disabilities in at least seven different sports.



Huge disparity in cash prizes for Olympic gold medallists

Huge disparity in cash prizes for Olympic gold medallists

The nationality and prize money awarded to Paris 2024 medallists by their respective Olympic committees has revealed a huge disparity. Some athletes have received €700,000 in prize money for a single medal, while others, such as Léon Marchand (5 medals), have received less than half that amount.