Countries Tunisian Olympic sailor Eya Guezguez dies at age 17 Tunis – Tunisian sailor Eya Guezguez, who represented her country at the Tokyo Olympics, has died aged 17 in an... Read more 12 Apr, 2022
Sport Olympic medallist brings 80 Ukrainian refugees to Germany Berlin – Former Olympic medallist Paul Schockemoehle has brought 80 Ukrainian refugees to Germany to help them escape Russia’s... Read more 12 Mar, 2022
Sport Let’s talk about sex: Paralympian breaks taboo Yanqing – Athletes at Beijing’s Winter Paralympics are not just breaking down sports barriers on the slopes and ice,... Read more 11 Mar, 2022
Sport Taiwanese Olympian faces punishment for wearing China uniform Taipei – Taiwan’s government has denounced one of its Olympic flagbearers after the speed skater was seen in an online... Read more 21 Feb, 2022
World Beijing Olympics set to open under cloud of Covid, rights fears Beijing – A Winter Olympics overshadowed by rights concerns and taking place inside a strict Covid-secure bubble will officially... Read more 4 Feb, 2022
World Australia joins US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics Sydney – Australia will not send officials to February’s Winter Olympics in Beijing, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on... Read more 8 Dec, 2021
Sport Christine Mboma eyes Diamond League after winning 200m gold at U20 worlds Nairobi – Olympic silver medallist Christine Mboma, who is unable to compete at certain events due to controversial rules over... Read more 22 Aug, 2021
Sport Namibian duo set pace in Nairobi as Zhoya breaks U20 hurdles world record Nairobi – Olympic silver medallist Christine Mboma and her Namibian teammate Beatrice Masilingi, who are both unable to compete... Read more 21 Aug, 2021
Sport Football-crazy Nigeria aims for Olympic glory in basketball Abuja – Football has always been Nigeria’s favourite sport with a historic Olympic gold the pinnacle of its success,... Read more 23 Jul, 2021
Sport Guinea reverses decision to withdraw from Olympics Conakry – The West African state of Guinea on Thursday said it was scrapping its decision to withdraw its five-person... Read more 23 Jul, 2021