South Africa’s le Clos says home destroyed during Commonwealth record run
Olympic swimming champion Chad le Clos says his home was destroyed in a fire while he was at the Commonwealth Games.
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Azteca: The World Cup’s most storied stadium prepares for latest chapter
Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca will become the first venue to host matches at three separate World Cups.
UK Athletics fined over death of UAE Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei
Abdullah Hayayei was killed in London in 2017 while preparing for the World Para Athletics Championships.
‘Don’t believe in paying athletes’: IOC’s Coventry stirs social media storm
Olympians slam the IOC chief and Zimbabwe’s former medallist for saying athletes should not be paid at the Games.
Everest record holder warns of Nepal danger as two Indian mountaineers die
At least 5 climbers have died during this Everest season, including the 2 Indians and 3 Nepalis.
Olympic water polo resignations cite lack of respect, belittling behaviour
Olympic and European holders in mass resignation, saying Serbia chief has shown a lack of respect for their efforts.
International Olympic Committee recommends ending Belarus restrictions
International Olympic Committee urges sports to let Belarusian athletes compete again without vetting as neutrals.
It’s not cricket: Pakistan athletes allowed in India for multilateral sport
India’s government to allow Pakistani athletes to visit but maintains a sports ban on bilateral events like cricket.
Ex-Formula One driver turned Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies aged 59
Zanardi, who lost his legs in a racing crash, was credited with helping transform the perception of disability in Italy.
Paris and Lyon prepare as Nice mayor opposes 2030 Olympics ice hockey venue
French organisers consider Lyon or Paris for ice hockey due to political impasse in Nice over its stadium plan.
Athletics great Allyson Felix aiming to compete at 2028 Los Angeles Games
Felix, the most decorated woman in Olympic athletics history with 11 medals, plans a comeback at age 40 at the Olympics.
