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Eco-Innovation

Could the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games help usher in a circular economy?

The Olympic and Paralympic Games are a platform for emerging technologies that could bring a more sustainable future.

Green News

Euroviews. How climate change is at the heart of the Tokyo Olympics

"Recycled medals and podiums, renewable energy and low-carbon technologies - these symbols can have ground-breaking power."

Sport

Norway fined for not wearing bikini bottoms at beach handball match

Regulations require players to wear "fitted, low-cut bikini bottoms".

United Kingdom

Ash Barty beats Karolina Pliskova in 3 sets to win Wimbledon

The 25-year-old Australian, currently ranked world No 1, beat her Czech rival 6-3, 6-7 (4/7), 6-3.

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France

Tour de France: Cavendish equals Merckx's record after 34th stage win

Video posted online by the Tour de France shows the British rider, 36, celebrating his win by hugging his teammates.

France

Mark Cavendish wins fourth stage of Tour de France 2021

His 31rst stage victory brings him closer to Belgian legend Eddy Merckx, who holds the record for most Tour wins with 34 stages.

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Dubai takes an active approach to fitness during the pandemic

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

For many, exercise has played a crucial role in maintaining physical and mental health during the pandemic, but how has the industry been impacted? We speak to some sport and fitness experts in Dubai to get their insight.

Nature

Plogging: What is Sweden’s new green sport?

Meet the runners using sport to clean up the planet.

Destinations

The best spots in Europe for a summer ski holiday

Here’s a selection of European destinations to escape the summer heatwave and sweep down snow-covered slopes in July and August.

USA

Carl Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay

Carl Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay

Sport

Spain's Jon Rahm wins first major golf title at US Open

The 26-year-old became the first Spanish golfer to win the US Open, and also returned to No. 1 in the world.

Japan

Protesters in Tokyo urge authorities to cancel Olympic Games

The opening ceremony on July 23rd is just over a month away, and many Japanese remain sceptical about holding the games amidst a global pandemic.

Green News

‘Olympic Forest’ will add 355,000 trees to Africa’s Great Green Wall

The International Olympic Committee is planting trees in Mali and Senegal to help future games become 'climate positive'.

Sport

Japan win Gold on day 8 at World Judo Championships in Budapest

Japan wins Gold for a fourth time while France takes Silver, Brazil and Uzbekistan both take bronze on day eight in Hungary of the World Judo Championships.

Sport

Japanese judoka take the honours on heavyweight day in Budapest

Asahina and Kageura take the final individual golds at the IJF World Championships

Sport

Fonseca and Wagner winners on Day 6 of Judo World Championship

Portugal's Jorge Fonseca and Germany's Anna Maria Wagner claim victory in the finals of the Judo World Championships in Hungary.

Sport

Matic delivers Croatia a first ever World Championship gold

No Croatian had ever won a Judo World Championships gold medal - but Barbara Matic put that right in the -70kg contest on day five of the year’s tournament in Budapest.

Sport

Europeans takes clean sweep on day four in Budapest

France’s Clarisse Agbegnenou danced in the aisles at the World Judo Championships in Budapest - but her switch to focus was instantaneous.

Women Beyond Borders

This woman is running the world for a very important cause

In the latest episode of Women Beyond Borders, we meet the survivor raising awareness of sexual violence through running.

Sport

Judo World Championships Day Three

Glory for Georgia on Day Three of the Judo World Championships in Budapest and an epic battle between two Canadians