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Kimi Antonelli takes first Formula 1 win with victory in China

The only driver younger than Antonelli to win a Grand Prix was Max Verstappen, who was 18 when he took his first victory in 2016.

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Judo Returns to Upper Austria as Grand Prix Action Begins in Linz

The World Judo Tour returned to Linz for Day 1 of the Upper Austria Grand Prix. Mitsuki Kondo, Romain Valadier Picard, Iroha Oi, Ruslan Pashayev and Ayami Takano claimed gold medals as fans at the TipsArena enjoyed thrilling finals and spectacular techniques.

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Heavyweights Deliver a Spectacular Finale in Tashkent

The final day in Tashkent saw thrilling heavyweight action. Murad Fatiyev shocked Lasha Bekauri, Kaila Issoufi secured her first Grand Slam gold, Said Sadrudinov made history for Bahrain, and Akira Sone returned to the top. A dramatic finish closed an unforgettable weekend.

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Four Nations Share Gold on Day Two in Tashkent

Day two of the OTP Group Tashkent Grand Slam 2026 saw gold medals claimed by four different nations. Tanioka dominated at -63kg, Abdulloi stunned the home crowd at -73kg, Butkereit impressed in -70kg, and Rajabli secured his first Grand Slam gold at -81kg in front of a passionate Uzbek audience.

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Home Gold Shines on Day 1 in Tashkent

Day one of the OTP Group Tashkent Grand Slam 2026 delivered thrilling action. Hui Xinran claimed -48kg gold, Abe Hifumi stunned with the throw of the day, and Shukurjon Aminova secured Uzbekistan’s first gold. A bronze from Doston Ruziev capped a proud start for the host nation.

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UEFA suspends Prestianni over alleged racist incident towards Vini Jr

UEFA has provisionally banned Benfica forward Gianluca Prestianni after allegations he racially abused Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior in last week’s Champions League clash. Benfica heads into the second leg on Wednesday trailing a goal and without manager José Mourinho, who is serving a suspension.

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Milano-Cortina Games end: How Europe saw Italy’s Winter Olympics

As the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games wrapped up, many European countries returned home with medals. Euronews bureaus across Europe report on how the Games were received in their respective countries.

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EU tops combined medal standings at Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics

When tallied, the results of all EU member states placed the 27-member European bloc at the top of the overall medal standings at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Norway tops medals count as Winter Olympics close in Verona Arena

The next Winter Games will be held in France, which received the Olympic flag in the official handover in the closing ceremony.

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Alcaraz remains unbeaten in 2026 after Qatar Open win

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz improved to 12–0 in 2026, defeating Arthur Fils 6–2, 6–1 to win the Qatar Open, while Fils capped a breakthrough week with a runner-up finish in Doha.

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Euroviews. Racism is not rivalry. It is a crime

There are lines that cannot be blurred. Racism is one of them. No context can mitigate it, no club passion can excuse it, no victory can relativise it. We cannot tolerate intolerance, Bruno Batista writes in an opinion article for Euronews.

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UEFA set to probe Real Madrid-Benfica row after Viní Jr racism claims

Vinícius accuses Benfica’s Prestianni of racist abuse in Real Madrid’s win in Lisbon on Tuesday night, halting play for 10 minutes as UEFA considers an investigation into the incident.

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World’s top two men's tennis players headline Doha ATP 500

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner headline the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha, recently voted ATP 500 Tournament of the Year. With Novak Djokovic withdrawing, the spotlight shifts firmly to the sport's new generation.

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Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wins Brazil's first ever Winter Olympic medal

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen beat Switzerland's Marco Odermatt by 0.58 seconds in the giant slalom event to clinch the gold and with it, securing Brazil's first ever medal in the Winter Olympics.

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The most impressive images of the falls at the Olympic Games-2026

This photo gallery highlights some of the most spectacular falls of athletes at the Milan Winter Olympics.

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Shaidorov wins historic Olympic figure skating gold for Kazakhstan

Mikhail Shaidorov became Kazakhstan’s first Olympic gold medallist in men’s figure skating after triumphing at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026.

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2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics: Who leads the medal count?

Which country is doing best at this year's Winter Olympics, held in Italy's Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo? Track the official medal standings as they are updated throughout the Games.

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At Milano-Cortina Olympics, curling turns true family affair on ice

Married couples and siblings turn emotion into an edge in Milano-Cortina’s mixed doubles curling, balancing heated on-ice clashes with family life and rituals.

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Thank You, Paris! Day 2 Highlights from the Grand Slam 2026

The final day in Paris delivered top-level judo and unforgettable moments. Gold medals for Oino, Ozbas, Tajima, Bellandi, Arai, Dicko and Nakano thrilled the crowd, as Paris once again proved why it is the heart of world judo.

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Electric Start: Day 1 Highlights from the Paris Grand Slam 2026

Day 1 of the Paris Grand Slam delivered top-level judo and unforgettable moments. Home hero Shirine Boukli thrilled the crowd, while gold medals also went to Aghayev, Krasniqi, Takeoka, Cysique, Makhmadbekov and Silva in a spectacular opening day at Accor Arena.

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Winter Olympics officially open in Milan and Cortina

The ceremony’s organisers have said they sought to represent the city-mountain dichotomy of the particularly unusual setup for these Olympics while also trying to appeal to a sense of unity at a time of global tensions.

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Alcaraz advances to Australian Open final after defeating Zverev

The five-set match set the record for the longest this year and the third in Australian Open history.

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Uzbekistan steps into the spotlight of global sport

More than 360 senior sports officials visited Tashkent as Asia’s Olympic leadership changed hands, new cooperation agreements were signed, and international federations inspected cutting-edge facilities, signalling rising confidence in Uzbekistan’s sporting infrastructure and organisation.

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US rock climber reaches top of Taiwan skyscraper without ropes

Alex Honnold ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes, using small outcroppings as footholds. The climb, broadcast live on Netflix, took around 90 minutes.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas says constant pain almost forced him to quit tennis

The Greek tennis player and former world number three opened his heart at a press conference ahead of the start of the United Cup in Perth, Australia

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World's oldest professional football player signs for one more season

Japan's Kazuyoshi "King Kazu" Miura, who turns 59 in February, joined third-division Fukushima United on loan from Yokohama FC.

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From Usyk to Infantino, Dubai summit draws hundreds of sports figures

The inaugural World Sports Summit in the UAE featured Usyk, Pacquiao, Infantino, and other top stars and decision-makers discussing athlete pressures alongside the sport's economic and social future.

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NBA and FIBA to approach European clubs over new league plan

The proposed European basketball league is planned to feature permanent spots and an annual qualifying system, with launch targeted for October 2027. Countries under consideration to host the matches include the UK, France, Spain and Italy.

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French court rules PSG to pay over €60m to Mbappé in wage dispute

The relationship between the 2018 World Cup winner and the reigning European champion turned bitter when Mbappé decided in 2023 not to extend his contract, which was set to expire in summer 2024.

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FIFA accused of 'monumental betrayal' over World Cup ticket prices

FIFA said in September that tickets released through its website would initially range from €51 for group-stage matches to €5,727 for the final, but those prices are subject to change as it adopts dynamic pricing.

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McLaren driver Lando Norris wins first Formula One World Championship

Lando Norris has won his first Formula 1 World Championship after tight three-way contest with Red Bull’s Verstappen and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. Norris is now the first British driver to win the world title since Lewis Hamilton in 2020.

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Japan dominate Day 2 with spectacular performances in Tokyo

Day 2 in Tokyo showcased Japan’s strength as Kondo, Tanaka, Abe, Ikeda, Tanaka Ryuga and Oino all claimed gold, with Korea securing a strong +78kg result through Hyeonji Lee. An intense final day delivered a fitting conclusion to the 2025 Tokyo Grand Slam.

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The journey of the Olympic flame around Italy begins

The first leg of the Olympic torch tour has started from the Stadio dei Marmi in Rome. The flame will pass through all the regions and arrive on the eve of the start of the Winter Games in Milan, on 5 February.

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Arab Cup Matchday Two starts at Lusail Boulevard fan zone

The festival-like atmosphere brought football supporters together, showing the tournament’s cultural side.

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Arab Cup opens in Doha as Palestine claim win against hosts

The FIFA Arab Cup kicked off in thrilling fashion as Palestine defeated hosts Qatar with a stoppage-time winner, following an earlier Group A match in which Syria stunned Tunisia.

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Judo: Spectacular Finish on Day 3 as Heavyweights Shine in Abu Dhabi

Day 3 delivered a powerful finale in Abu Dhabi. Lasha Bekauri dominated at -90kg, Anna-Monta Olek defeated Bellandi in a world-final rematch, and Arman Adamian returned to gold after two years. Mukonoki and Batkhuyag added impressive wins to close the 2025 Grand Slam.

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Day 2 Drama in Abu Dhabi: Big Wins, Brilliant Comebacks and Rising Stars at the Grand Slam

Day 2 delivered thrilling action: Megu Danno claimed her first WJT gold, Nils Stump staged a huge comeback, Szofi Ozbas impressed at -70kg, and Gauthier-Drapeau on a dramatic final. Home favourite Makhmadbekov added bronze as Abu Dhabi now awaits the heavyweights.

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Day 1 Highlights: Champions Shine at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam as the World Judo Tour Returns

Day 1 in Abu Dhabi delivered world-class judo: Martinez Abelenda, Bliev, Ballhaus, Khyar and Huh Mimi claimed gold with determined, high-level performances. Cultural displays, emotional victories and dramatic finals set the tone for an exciting second day of competition.

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Portugal win U-17 World Cup as Wenger hails Qatar “festival”

The largest U-17 World Cup in history closes its curtain in Doha, after 48 teams turned Qatar into a month-long showcase of football’s next generation.

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U-17 World Cup final four ready for Doha showdown

The semi-finals now take centre stage at Aspire Zone, with Austria, Italy, Portugal and Brazil chasing a place in the final at Khalifa International Stadium.

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Big Finish in Zagreb as the Grand Prix Concludes

The Zagreb Grand Prix ended in style. Ivaylo Ivanov, Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko, Nikoloz Sherazadishvili, Celia Cancan and Kanan Nasibov took gold, while Croatia’s Helena Vukovic earned bronze, rounding off an outstanding weekend of judo.

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Judo: Spectacular Middleweight Action in Zagreb

Day two of the Zagreb Grand Prix delivered thrilling middleweight battles. Gili Sharir, Giovanni Esposito, Shiho Tanaka, and Arnaud Aregba all struck gold, while Croatia’s Iva Oberan delighted the home crowd with a brilliant bronze finish.

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Europe Shines on Day 1 of Zagreb Grand Prix

The 2025 Zagreb Grand Prix opened with European dominance. Eva Perez Soler, Enzo Jean, Distria Krasniqi, David Garcia Torne and Marica Perisic captured golds as the Arena Zagreb crowd celebrated a thrilling start to the IJF World Tour.

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Turkish football imposes bans on 102 players over betting scandal

Turkish Football Federation President Ibrahim Hacıosmanoğlu vowed to cleanse football of corruption, scandal and unethical practices.

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Turkey probes hundreds of football referees involved in sports betting

Turkey's football federation revealed that 371 of its 571 referees hold betting accounts, prompting the prosecutor's office to open an investigation into alleged match-fixing.

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