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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.

United Arab Emirates

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.

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.

Sport

Great groundwork and Russian gold on Day 2 of Ekaterinburg Grand Slam

Spectacular judo and great groundwork on Day 2 of the Ekaterinburg Grand Slam as Russia's first gold of the tournament thrills an ecstatic home crowd

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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.

Sport

Conor McGregor arrested in Florida for breaking fan's phone

McGregor, 30, was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami on suspicion of robbery and criminal mischief, according to an arrest affidavit filed in connection with the incident.

Russia

Russia triumphs at Ice Climbing World Championships

Russia enjoyed a clean sweep in the speed category at the Ice Climbing World Championships in Kirov at the weekend.

Sport

Fast footwork and fantastic judo on final day of Marrakech Grand Prix

There was fast footwork and fantastic judo on show during a historic final day of the 2019 Marrakech Grand Prix as Germany topped the medals standings

United Kingdom

Fan attacks Aston Villa player on pitch during Championship game

A football fan attacked Aston Villa Jack Grealish after rushing onto the pitch during a Championship game against Birmingham City on Sunday

Sport

Dazzling judo on Day 2 of Marrakech Grand Prix, IJF signs Morocco deal

Dazzling judo on Day 2 of Marrakech Grand Prix as the IJF signs landmark deal for a new Marrakech training centre and judo programmes in 40 schools

Sport

Dynamic judo and powerhouse performances as Marrakech Grand Prix begins

Dynamic judo and powerhouse performances were on display as a thrilling Marrakech Grand Prix kicked off as Uzbekistan set the pace in the medals table

USA

She might just be the strongest mom in the world

One circus star gives new meaning to the phrase "working mom balance."

Earth News

London’s workout scene goes green

Tone up while saving the planet and supporting local communities.

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David Beckham inaugurates turf field in underprivileged community

"I first came to the club, it was all about giving back and giving back to the communities around LA. And that was one of the biggest reasons I wanted to join," the star player said.

USA

Many female athletes struggle with eating disorders. These women want to change that.

These runners are enlisting parents, coaches, doctors — and the rest of us — to help start a conversation and reduce the stigma and prevalence of eating disorders.

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Harlem Globetrotters team up with Philly Pops orchestra

The Harlem Globetrotters have teamed up with the Philly Pops orchestra for a unique performance captured on video.

Sport

Dazzling display of judo sees Japan dominate Düsseldorf Grand Slam

Japanese judokas prove their dominance at the Düsseldorf Grand Slam, winning nine gold medals out of a total 14 on offer at the thrilling tournament

Sport

Germany reigns supreme in ski-jumping event

Germany's Markus Eisenbichler on Sunday helped destroy the opposition to win gold in the large hill ski-jumping team event at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Austria

Sport

Japan turns up the heat with stunning judo at Dusseldorf Grand Slam

Japanese judokas continued to dominate a thrilling Day 2 of the Dusseldorf Grand Slam as Japan's runaway medals tally eclipsed all with seven golds

Sport

Explosive judo sees Japan dominate Day 1 of the Dusseldorf Grand Slam

Explosive judo as Japanese judokas dominate thrilling first day of the Dusseldorf Grand Slam, with four out of five golds on Day 1 of the competition