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Indoor skydiving? Here's how it works

With roots in traditional skydiving, it involves flying inside a glass-walled, vertical wind tunnel, rather than jumping out of a plane.

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Footballers boycott social media for 24 hours in racism protest

England stars join call for 24-hour blackout following abuse.

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Swimwear-clad skiers defy the cold in Siberia to mark end of winter

More than 1,500 Russian skiers and snowboarders have marked the end of winter season by riding the slopes in their swim wear.

USA

Paralysed star athlete fulfills dream of going back to track

Paralysed star athlete fulfills dream of going back to track,

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Focus

Minsk gears up for European Games

In partnership with Minsk 2019

Focus looks at how Belarus capital Minsk is gearing up for the European Games, readying transport and venues which are set to leave a lasting legacy.

Sport

Turkish delight as hosts strike gold on Day 3 of Antalya Grand Prix

It was a case of Turkish delight as Mikhail Ozerler struck gold for the host nation on the third and final day of a thrilling 2019 Antalya Grand Prix

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Explosive judo and Greek glory on Day 2 of 2019 Antalya Grand Prix

Explosive judo dominates a thrilling Day 2 of the 2019 Antalya Grand Prix, with the 9 gold medals up for grabs so far shared by 9 different countries

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Home crowd thrilled by magnificent judo on Day 1 of Antalya Grand Prix

The home crowd was thrilled by a magnificent display of judo and powerhouse performances on Day 1 of the 2019 Antalya Grand Prix in Turkey

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Tightrope walkers in Prague to highlight new mental health plan

The stunt marked the ministries' cooperation on a new plan for mental healthcare in the country, which they say is designed to move mental health patients out of specialist wards and hospitals and provide more care directly in communities.

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Georgian judokas pile on pressure on Day 1 of 2019 Tbilisi Grand Prix

Georgian judokas pile on the pressure on a thrilling first day of the 2019 Tbilisi Grand Prix as France and Georgia battle it out in medals standings

USA

Trump reverses course on Special Olympics funding cut

"The Special Olympics will be funded, I just told my people," President Trump said Thursday afternoon.

World News

Over a quarter of Europeans do not exercise at all: Eurostat

Portugal and Croatia were found to be the only two EU countries were a majority of the population does not carry out any physical activity outside working time.

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Crikey! Golfers left in awe by giant gator in Georgia

An enormous alligator was spotted strolling onto a golf course in Georgia, United States on Sunday (March 24).

Travel News

Metropolitans | Minsk - a tour of the Belarusian capital

In partnership with Minsk 2019

In the latest episode of Metropolitans, Euronews reporter Damon Embling visits Minsk – the capital of Belarus – as it gears up to host this summer’s European Games. Thousands are expected to visit the city. But what awaits them?

World News

Irishman Conor McGregor announces retirement from MMA

The former two-division UFC champion has said he is to retire in a 'quick announcement' on Twitter on Tuesday

World

Abu Dhabi Special Olympics wraps, but fight for inclusion continues

Lit in Athens and brought to Abu Dhabi, the arrival of the Flame of Hope marked the start of the Special Olympic World Games in the United Arab Emirates. For the first time, the global sports event dedicated to people with intellectual disabilities was held in the Middle East.

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Unified Sports, a game-changer for Special Olympians

Meet the Unified Sports teams that are connecting athletes with and without intellectual disabilities.

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Special Olympics: People of Determination, from athletes to officials

The United Arab Emirates’ aim in hosting this year’s Special Olympics was to make it the most inclusive Games yet – which meant having people with intellectual disabilities, who they have monikered “People of Determination” at all levels of the organisation.

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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.