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France shines in men's events at World Triathlon Para Cup in Besançon

  • Triathlon News

There were a number of podium places for host nation France in the latest round of the World Triathlon Para Cup, with particular success in the men's events.

with a strong segment on the bike proving to be the difference.A brilliant running section from the United

States' Grace Norman saw her end in 1:10.29 and allowed her to win the women's S5.Both gold medals in


Mike Rowbottom: Anyika Onuora's hidden race to the Olympic podium

  • Inside the Blogs

"I never told a single person in authority, not the police, not British Athletics, not anyone." Thus Anyika Onuora, an Olympic, world and European medallist, reflects on her reaction after being sexually assaulted in her hotel after competing abroad for Britain in 2014.

Ohuruogu, Onuora launched an appeal that proved unsuccessful.In the Rio 2016 final, with the Jamaican and United

States teams contesting gold, Onuora took the baton from Eilidh Doyle, passed it to Emily Diamond, who


Allen shocks Holloway with super-fast 110m hurdles win in New York Grand Prix

  • Athletics

Devon Allen moved up to third place on the all-time 110 metres hurdles list as he clocked 12.84 seconds at the USA Track and Field New York Grand Prix to inflict a shock defeat on world champion and fellow American Grant Holloway.

second on the all-time list with 12.81, just 0.01 off the world record set by Aries Merritt of the United

States in 2012, could only clock 13.06, with Daniel Roberts third on 13.17.With just two weeks to go

until the United States trials for the World Athletics Championships Oregon22, which start on July 15



Claessens earns back-to-back BMX Racing World Cup wins in Papendal

  • Cycling

Zoé Claessens had a weekend to remember in Papendal, winning back-to-back stages of the International Cycling Union's (UCI) BMX Racing World Cup.

today.Mathieu made the most of a great opening straight today to win comfortably, with Cameron Woods of the United

States second and Olympic bronze medallist Carlos Ramírez from Colombia completing the podium.André


Geoff Berkeley: Kim means business as President of loss-making ISU

  • Inside the Blogs

Kim Jae-youl looked in shock when he walked to the lectern to deliver his first-ever speech as President of the International Skating Union (ISU) at the organisation’s Congress in Phuket.

victory for Kim who polled a whopping 77 votes - winning by almost 65 per cent.Patricia St Peter of the United

States was Kim’s closest challenger with 24 votes, while Finland’s Susanna Rahkamo earned 13 and Slobodan

investment," said Kim who has a masters degree in business administration at Stanford University in the United

States."


COVID-19 blamed as badminton's US Open cancelled

  • Badminton

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has confirmed this year's US Open has been cancelled due to organisational complications related to COVID-19.

tournament to be called off due to the pandemic.While COVID-19 restrictions have largely been lifted in the United

States, those visiting the country must be vaccinated against coronavirus.The last four editions of


Has Saudi Arabia’s super-funded LIV Golf Invitational Series bunkered the PGA Tour?

  • The Big Read

The reaction against the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series that yesterday concluded its long-awaited - or for some, long-dreaded - debut event at the Centurion Club in Hemel Hempstead, England, has been strong.

but Roman numerals for 54, as it involves three-day tournaments featuring that many holes - leading United

States players such as Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson are earning eye-wateringly large amounts of

ours can sell weapons to the Saudis, why should it fall on golfers, Anthony Joshua, F1 or Newcastle United


Chinese team set to join Russian Women's Handball Super League as nations strengthen ties

  • Handball

A Chinese club is expected to join the Russian Women’s Handball Super League, underlining China’s close sporting and political ties with Russia despite the widely-condemned war in Ukraine.

large-scale war in Ukraine began on February 24.Chinese players represented a team, called "Goldhand United

strong ally of Russia and has refused to condemn the war in Ukraine despite increasing pressure from the United

States and other Western nations to do so.Russia launched its full-scale invasion on February 24, just

At least 4,339 civilians have been killed in Ukraine since February 24, according to the United Nations


Brown breaks own world record at World Classic Powerlifting Championships

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Bonica Brown delivered the pick of the performances at the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships in Sun City in South Africa. 

process.Brown's victory saw her lift 273.5kg in the squat, 152.5kg in the bench and 242.5kg in the deadlift.The United

States had success in several other categories, with Meghan Scanlon winning the 63kg and Amanda Lawrence

on InstagramA post shared by IPF Powerlifting (@theipf)The men's events saw even more dominance from United

States lifters, with four victories across the different categories.



Argentina women win maiden FIH Pro League title after India’s defeat to Belgium

  • Hockey

Argentina’s women’s hockey team won their maiden International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League title after India’s narrow defeat against Belgium with two games to spare. 

after the match ended 1-1 in normal time.Ashley Hoffman and Gerogina Olivia were on target for the United

States and Spain respectively.Lauren Moyer and Erin Matson failed to convert their penalties for the


Four world records shattered at World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Paris

  • Athletics News

Four world records were shattered at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Paris at the Charléty Stadium.

AthleHandisport pic.twitter.com/RFlDcCUmin— #ParaAthletics (@ParaAthletics) June 9, 2022Meanwhile, the United

States enjoyed a fruitful competition with 15 medals, including eight golds, five silvers and two bronzes.Among


Portgual set for biggest-ever Para event with World Para Swimming Championships

  • Swimming News

Over 600 swimmers from 70 different countries are set to compete in Portugal, with the World Para Swimming Championships due to begin in Madeira.

Britain.View this post on InstagramA post shared by World Para Swimming (@paraswimming)Jessica Long of the United

States, the most-decorated active Para swimmer, will not be adding to her 44 World Championships medals

the Tokyo Games will be making their World Championships debuts, including Anastasia Pagonis of the United

States, the women’s 400m Freestyle S11 world record holder, and Brazil's double Olympic champion Gabriel


Saudi Arabia to host esports festival with $15 million prize pool

  • Non-Olympic Sports

The Saudi Esports Federation is set to host an eight-week Gamers8 festival, with the event boasting a $15 million (£12.2 million/€14.3 million) prize pool.

comedy.While the full line-up is yet to be confirmed, competitors from Saudi Arabia’s Team Falcons and United

cent stake worth $2.98 billion (£2.4 billion/€2.8 billion) in Japan’s Nintendo.It also has stakes in United

States-based companies Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts and Take-Two Interactive as well as Japanese

and Nexon and SNK.Away form esports, the PIF is the majority owner of English football club Newcastle United