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Belarus

Take a look at Belarus as it prepares for the European Games

In partnership with Minsk 2019

On June 21 at Minsk, the opening ceremony will be broadcast to more than a hundred countries. More than 500 artists will be involved, including world-renowned stars such as the opera soprano Anna Netrebko. Dynamo Stadium has been completely renovated for this event.

14/06/2019

Italy

Trieste marathon excludes African runners, then backtracks amid outcry

Trieste half marathon organisers backtracked on their controversial decision to close the May 5 race to African athletes amid accusations of racism.

28/04/2019

United Arab Emirates

Special Olympics: Intellectually disabled get lower quality healthcare

At the Special Olympics World Games, the world comes together to give intellectually challenged athletes the opportunity to push limits and break barriers through sport. Despite being more vulnerable to health risks, the intellectually disabled often receive less than high-quality health assistance.

19/03/2019

United Arab Emirates

Senegalese athlete hears for the first time at Special Olympics

Abu Dhabi is currently filled with stories of courage and perseverance, but one, in particular, has produced tears of joy: that of a 31-year-old Senegalese footballer, Mame Mdiaye, who got to hear for the very first time, thanks to the Olympics’ Healthy Athletes Initiative.

19/03/2019

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi hosts the Middle East's first Special Olympics World Games

For the first time, the global sports event dedicated to people with intellectual disabilities is being held in the Middle East.

14/03/2019

Switzerland

Vonn takes bronze and is congratulated by Roger Federer

Vonn takes bronze and is congratulated by Roger Federer

10/02/2019

Italy

Running on a prayer: Vatican launches track team

The Vatican has launched its official track team composed of priests, nuns and Swiss guards.

11/01/2019

No Comment

Athletes get down and dirty in mud Olympics

Athletes get down and dirty in mud Olympics.

25/07/2018

Sport

Usain Bolt follows his footballing dream in Norway

Multiple Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt is training with Norwegian top-flight side Stromsgodset as he pursues his dream of becoming a professional footballer, newspaper Verdens Gang reported on Wednesday.

31/05/2018

North Korea

Fewer foreigners take part in the North Korean marathon this year

Tensions on the Korean peninsula and a US travel ban on its citizens visiting North Korea, have reduced the number of tourists.

08/04/2018

Sport

Unity amid war: North Korean athletes arrive in South Korea

A delegation of North Koreans has arrived in neighbouring South Korea ready for this month's Winter Olympics.

01/02/2018

World News

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles breaks silence over sexual abuse

Four-time Olympic champion goes public saying she too was sexually abused by former U.S. team doctor Larry Nassar.

16/01/2018

Sport

Wheelchair athlete honoured for rock climb

Wheelchair-bound Lai Chi-wai could be the first Chinese athlete to win the Laureaus World's Best Sporting award, after he was nominated for climbing Hong Kong's Lion Rock.

11/01/2018

USA

The new Barbie ... with a hijab

The doll is a replica of the Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad

14/11/2017