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Ryan Garcia, a rebel in trouble

Ryan Garcia, a rebel in trouble

The American boxer is one of the most talented fighters to emerge in recent years. He has been arrested for vandalism, tested positive for banned substances, consumed alcohol in public and even had a controversial weigh-in.  "It's been three days of hell," he said on his social media.


Barbados prepares for Olympic Day

Barbados prepares for Olympic Day

The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. has planned a schedule of activities to celebrate Olympic Day on 23 June.
These activities will commence on 17 June and conclude on 21 June with a daily virtual community walk to promote healthy habits and a 2km and 5km run. Prizes will be awarded to participating National Federations.


Spain will have its dream doubles team at Paris 2024

Spain will have its dream doubles team at Paris 2024

The two greatest players in Spanish tennis history will form the doubles team at the Olympic Games. The pair will also compete in the singles tournament, where they will be chasing the gold medal that Nadal won in Beijing in 2008.
At Rio 2016, the 22-time Grand Slam champion also won the Olympic doubles title.


Nigeria Olympic Committee to celebrate Olympic Day on 29 June

Nigeria Olympic Committee to celebrate Olympic Day on 29 June

Olympic Day, which commemorates the birth of the modern Olympic movement founded by Pierre de Coubertin in 1894, is celebrated by all National Olympic Committees around the world. In Nigeria, they hope this year's celebration will be "different and special" due to the proximity of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.




Tiger Woods is among the favourites on the eve of the 124th US Open

Tiger Woods is among the favourites on the eve of the 124th US Open

The 15-time major champion has been granted a special exemption by the United States Golf Association (USGA). He will play on Thursday. The golfer returned from a car accident in 2022 and has since struggled to find his form. McIlroy, the world number three, will be one of the contenders in a tournament where Jon Rahm will be absent.



Mikkel Hansen, King retires without his most coveted crown

Mikkel Hansen, King retires without his most coveted crown

The story of the Aalborg HB left-back retiring from the Handball Champions League, the only title he still lacks, had already been written. Though reality outstripped fiction. His shot at the final buzzer of the final match against Barcelona hit the crossbar. It wasn't meant to be. At 36, he will no longer play in the competition. Hansen's next appearance will be at Paris 2024.



Paris 2024: The Prague World Cup grants final Olympic quotas in kayak cross

Paris 2024: The Prague World Cup grants final Olympic quotas in kayak cross

Spain, Germany and France in the men's category and France, Australia and Great Britain in the women's category have secured their tickets to the Olympic Games. The final event of the International Canoe Federation's World Cup was held in Prague on Sunday. The names of the selected paddlers will now be decided by the national federations.


Manny Pacquiao's return to the ring is fast approaching

Manny Pacquiao's return to the ring is fast approaching

Three years after retiring from professional boxing, on 28 July, the multiple world champion, Manny Paquiao, will step back into the ring. He will face Japanese martial artist Chihiro Suzuki in Tokyo. A potential welterweight title fight with Mario Barrios is still on the cards, "There's still a lot to discuss," Paquiao said.



IOC and Esports Integrity Commission tackle corruption

IOC and Esports Integrity Commission tackle corruption

Both bodies sign a historic agreement that will allow them to share information and work together to prevent misconduct and enhance integrity in esports. It will be a guide and advisory tool to prevent manipulation and ensure that competitions are free and transparent.