Divya Kakran was sent to the wrestling pit in her neighbourhood as a punishment for skipping school. But to her parents’ surprise, she took to the sport and drew attention…
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Covid: Australian Open fans ‘boo vaccine’
Australia’s government has criticised fans at the Australian Open tennis final after some loudly booed the mention of a Covid-19 vaccine rollout. The booing happened during an awards ceremony after…
Spain: A draw against Cádiz ends Barcelona’s winning streak.
Lionel Messi scored on his club-record 506th La Liga appearance but Barcelona could only bounce back from their Champions League defeat by Paris St-Germain with a draw against Cadiz. Messi’s…
Serie A: Inter hummers Ac Milan 3-0
Lautaro Martinez’s two goals helped Inter Milan to an impressive derby win against AC Milan as they opened up a four-point gap at the top of Serie A. The striker’s…
Jose Mourinho: Spurs have problems ‘I cannot resolve myself’ but are not in crisis
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho says his side “have problems I cannot resolve myself” but does not believe Spurs are in crisis after losing at West Ham – their fifth defeat…
Soccer:Manchester United thrashes Newcastle United
Marcus Rashford played a key role in a win over struggling Newcastle as Manchester United returned to second place in the Premier League. The England striker helped the hosts overcome…
Tokyo 2020: Japan Olympics minister Hashimoto appointed head of Games
Japan’s Seiko Hashimoto has been appointed the next Tokyo 2020 president, after her predecessor quit due to sexist comments. The former Olympics Minister is a seven time Olympian herself, having…
Tokyo Olympics: Yoshiro Mori to step down over sexism row
The head of the Tokyo Olympics organising committee is set to resign after he was criticised for making “inappropriate” remarks about women. Yoshiro Mori, 83, was quoted as saying women…
Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics: No Singing or chanting
Singing or chanting will be discouraged at the re-arranged Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in a bid to safeguard against the spread of coronavirus. Instead, those attending the Olympics – due…
Japan: Tokyo Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori apologises for sexism row
The head of the Tokyo Olympics organising committee has apologised for making “inappropriate” remarks about women, after calls for his resignation. Yoshiro Mori, 83, retracted the comments but said he…