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World

German biathlete Laura Dahlmeier dies in climbing accident in Pakistan

Dahlmeier, an Olympic gold medallist, was ascending Laila Peak in the Karakoram mountain range when she was struck by falling rocks while climbing with a partner who survived.

31/07/2025

Scenes

Watch: Nigeria’s top female golfer on par for greatness

In partnership with Media City

Grace Agbo is driving change in a sport often seen as elite, proving that passion and persistence trump privilege.

21/04/2025

USA

Trump moves to bar transgender athletes from women’s sports

The move is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to eliminate the recognition of transgender identity from federal regulations.

05/02/2025

Culture news

Ágnes Keleti, the world's oldest Olympic champion, dies aged 103

Five-time Olympic champion gymnast Ágnes Keleti, the most successful competitor in Hungarian gymnastics and a Holocaust survivor, has died at the age of 103.

02/01/2025

Moments

This epic Saharan running trail takes you through the dunes of Djanet

Love running? Challenge yourself to try Algeria’s 222 km race through the Sahara Desert.

06/11/2024

Culture news

Take a look at these stunning photographs from Paris Paralympics 2024

Morenatti combines his personal experience of losing a leg with his photography to capture the Paralympics with the utmost respect and admiration.

09/09/2024

Culture news

Meet the sprinter set to become the first transgender Paralympian

Despite facing controversy and claims of unfair advantage, Petrillo is set to compete in the T12 classification for visually impaired athletes in Paris.

28/08/2024

Europe News

'I wish Paris stays that way': Residents experience post-Olympic blues

After more than fifteen days of Olympic festivities in Paris, some hope the heritage of the games, like the heightened sense of security and good mood, will remain in the French capital.

12/08/2024

France

Which continent is the most successful in the history of the Olympics?

Europe and the Americas have been dominating the tables for over a century, but Asia has started narrowing the gap.

12/08/2024

Sport

Paris Olympics: Men edge out women for prime time attention once again

Male Olympic events continue to be scheduled during peak viewing times — but the gender gap is nearly closed.

12/08/2024

Lifestyle

Flags, glitter, Olympic rings: The best nail art from the Paris Games

Athletes from badminton stars to discus throwers have come to the Olympics with bold nail art - and experts suggest it's not just a fashion statement.

08/08/2024

Culture news

Olympic superfans: Business booms in Paris for memorabilia traders

For the first time in Olympic Games history, trinket collectors have their own official trading space. For many, treasuring Olympic memorabilia is a gold medal sport in itself.

31/07/2024

Green News

‘Rock hard’: Olympians order mattress toppers for eco cardboard beds

One athlete said her 'back is about to break off' after sleeping on the eco-friendly Olympic Village bed.

31/07/2024

Culture news

Paris 2024: Team Japan House unveils exhibition on Tokyo 2020 heritage

Japan opened its Olympic House in Paris with an exhibition highlighting how the previous games in Tokyo had a lasting impact on the ongoing Paris Olympics.

30/07/2024

Green News

No air con in the Olympic village: Are the Games ready for a heatwave?

There are fears Paris could be a repeat of the Tokyo Games when many athletes suffered in the heat.

29/07/2024

Health news

The chronic condition you never knew most Olympic athletes have

An extra challenge for many elite sportsmen and women at the Paris 2024 Olympics? Handling a chronic lung disease.

28/07/2024