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Belfast Marathon almost half a kilometre too long

Running a marathon is one of the most physically demanding sporting achievements- Now imagine crossing that finish line at last... Only to find out that you should have stopped running about a half kilometre ago.

06/05/2019

France

Panini launches first Tour de France sticker book

Fans of the most respected cycling race in the world will have to gather 352 stickers to complete the inaugural Tour de France album.

03/05/2019

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Underwater hockey championship takes place in Russia

An underwater hockey champion started last week at one of the oldest diving clubs in Moscow.

03/05/2019

South Africa

'Do we want to change our definition of what is a man and a woman?'

How should sporting bodies decide who can compete in which category?

01/05/2019

United Kingdom

Football manager hailed for act of sportsmanship in bizarre game

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa has been hailed for an act of sportsmanship that also ended hope of his team being promoted to the Premier League.

29/04/2019

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Dubai's thriving sports academies promoting healthy lifestyles

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

From football to rugby to cricket, Dubai is a hot bed for sporting academies drawing on the expertise of international talent. It has a lot to offer to the next generation of sporting stars as contributing to the wider community.

23/04/2019

France

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.

22/04/2019

Sport

Footballers boycott social media for 24 hours in racism protest

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

19/04/2019

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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.

13/04/2019

USA

Paralysed star athlete fulfills dream of going back to track

Paralysed star athlete fulfills dream of going back to track,

10/04/2019

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.

09/04/2019

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

08/04/2019

Sport

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

07/04/2019

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No Comment of the Week

Get the week's most striking videos without the commentary.

06/04/2019

Sport

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

06/04/2019

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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.

03/04/2019

Sport

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

29/03/2019

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.

29/03/2019

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.

28/03/2019

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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).

27/03/2019