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The Dialogue

Football’s World Cup of Hope

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As the FIFA World Cup descends on Qatar, The Dialogue looks at another World Cup tournament taking place, The Street Child World Cup.

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World Padel Championship prize pool reaches €500,000

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Padel, the fastest-growing racquet sport on the planet, has made history in Dubai, amassing a prize pool of €500,000 for the World Padel Championship

Culture news

Why was Rugby League illegal in Greece?

Rugby is widely recognised as a dangerous sport but until recently, playing the league version of the sport was outlawed in Greece with participants facing arrest, or worse, if caught. Euronews Culture tackled the country's coach to discuss how they fought the law and won.

Scenes

Meet the Tribal Athletes running for recognition in India

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"No one knows that we Siddis live there. Children are very talented, but no one recognises it. Their talent dies there."

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Culture news

Chess scandal: Out with anal beads, in with cheating accusations

The scandal rocking the chess world continues, as World Champion Magnus Carlsen openly accuses 19-year-old grandmaster Hans Niemann of cheating in full statement...

Sport

Judo: A glorious third day at the Baku Grand Slam

Japan’s 19-year-old Saito Tatsuru is one to watch in the over 100kg category after winning gold at his first-ever Grand Slam event.

Sport

Best boxers crowned at AIBA Men's World Boxing Championships in Belgrade

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The Cuban boxers were the most successful at the championships in Serbia claiming three gold and two bronze medals. They also received the trophy for Best team.

Sport

Judo: A thrilling second day at the Baku Grand Slam in Azerbaijan

Gold medals for GB, Russia, Japan and Turkey on day 2 of the Baku Grand Slam in Azerbaijan.

Sport

Judo: An exciting first day of the Baku Grand Slam in Azerbaijan

Japan does well by positioning itself at the top of the medal table. Rina Tatsukawa and Momo Tamaoki both win gold. Japan also won two bronze medals.

Sport

AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championship semi-final thrilled in Belgrade

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After twenty-six fights at the semi-final stage of the AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships in Serbia, the winners will go on to determine thirteen champions over the weekend.

Sport

New era, new faces, but experience was ever important at the Zagreb Grand Prix

On Day 3 of the Zagreb Grand Prix, there were gold medals for Azerbaijan, the Netherlands, France, and Russia.

Croatia

Day 2 at the Judo Grand Prix in Croatia

The home nation held their own on the second day, with some fantastic sacrifice techniques all throughout the preliminaries. But all eyes were on Slovenian Andreja Leski and Georgian Tato Grigalashvili who both won gold.

Sport

Afghan flag to fly at opening ceremony of Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

The Taliban takeover of the country means the Afghan athletes were not able to make it to Japan to compete.

Moments

Georgia’s bizarre festival of boulder tossing is called Kvirikoba

A look at religious rituals and some bizarre sporting traditions in Georgia's Svaneti region.

Tech News

What does it take to time an Olympic event? Short answer: innovation

With motion sensors and touchpads, official Olympics timekeeper Omega, is striving to record more accurate data.

Green News

‘No sport can escape’: Tackling climate change at the Tokyo Olympics

Extreme weather events such as storms and heatwaves, all affect competitors and spectators alike.

Belarus

Men's Ice Hockey world cup pulls out of Belarus over safety issues

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) said "it is currently impossible to ensure the welfare of teams, spectators and officials while holding a World Championship in Belarus."

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Pro golfer Amy Boulden on how to improve your golf game

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Practice, practice, practice, says pro golferAmy Boulden. And get a good caddy.

USA

Kansas City Chiefs defence comes through in Super Bowl triumph

The Kansas City Chiefs won the Superbowl in a stunning 31-20 defeat.

Sport

History Made for Australia

Australian Katharina Haecker took her first Grand Prix Gold at the Tel Aviv Grand Prix beating Canada's Beauchemin-Pinard, making Haecker the Woman of the Day.