Andrew Robini
World
"Neither the wheelchair nor my disability has ever determined who I am" - Teresa Perales
Teresa Perales has regularly defied the odds to become Spain's most decorated Paralympian. After winning a prestigious Princess of Asturias Award, she tells us how she has managed to succeed, how she manages her work-life balance and why she chose to swim.
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Sport
Vergne displays perfect timing to win opening race of Rome E-Prix double-header
Jean-Eric Vergne (DS TECHEETAH) picked his moments perfectly to drive from fifth to victory in the opening race of the Rome E-Prix double-header around the streets of the EUR District, heading home Jaguar Racing pair Sam Bird and Mitch Evans - the British squad's first double podium.
Saudi Arabia
Rights groups calls for boycott of Dakar Rally over 'sportswashing'
One of the groups is supporting women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul who was jailed last month after being found guilty of spying and conspiring against the kingdom. But many believe she was arrested for campaigning for women’s right to drive in Saudi Arabia.
Focus
Football for Friendship scheme attracts more than a million youngsters
In partnership with Gazprom
Supported by famous athletes, representatives of football academies and journalists, young participants held over 50 events this season and acquired an impressive Guinness World Records title for the largest online football lesson.
Sport
Martin Fourcade shines in Annecy as the Nordic Festival kicks off
Thousands of fans flooded the streets of Annecy to watch the first edition of the Martin Fourcade Nordic Festival. The five-times Olympic champion proved too strong for his opponents yet again while Lisa Vitozzi reigned supreme in the women's event.
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