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Qingdao Grand Prix Day 2: Golden Moments in China

Day 2 in Qingdao saw thrilling victories: Deketer won her first Grand Prix gold, Tanaka claimed -73kg glory, Cvjetko confirmed her dominance at -70kg, and Hojo shone at -81kg. China celebrated bronze with Feng Yingying, lighting up Conson Stadium.

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Qingdao Grand Prix 2025: Day 1 Highlights

The World Judo Tour returned to China with thrilling finals. Zhuang Wenna claimed -48kg gold for China, while Japan dominated -60kg, -52kg, and -57kg categories. Veteran Yondonperenlei and Tamaoki Momo also took top honours.

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Polish climber completes historic ski descent of Mount Everest

Polish mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel has become the first person in history to climb Mount Everest without supplementary oxygen and ski from its summit to Base Camp.

United Kingdom

Seven golds for Kazakhstan at first World Boxing Championships 2025

More than 500 boxers from 66 countries competed at the event which took place in the UK city Liverpool.

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Sport

Former boxing champion Ricky Hatton dies aged 46

The former light-welterweight and welterweight world champion was one of the most popular boxers in British history. News of Hatton’s death comes two months after he announced he would make a return to boxing in December.

Tech News

International Humanoid Olympiad held at the birthplace of Olympics

From boxing to soccer to archery, robots showed off their athletic skills at the first International Humanoid Olympiad held at the birthplace of the Olympic Games in Greece.

Culture news

To cap it off! How a Polish tennis player's souvenir gift went viral

Polish tennis player Kamil Majchrzak was unaware of the scandal that would be caused when he gave his cap to a young boy at the US Open. But TV cameras and social media picked out a culprit when the gift was snatched away by a man who should've known better.

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Uzbekistan’s Olympic leap: celebrating Independence Day with new sporting heights

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Uzbekistan marks its 34th Independence Day with a new Olympic village, record sporting success, and reforms shaping a modern future.

Sport

Champions League: PSG get tough teams and Real Madrid head to Almaty

Real Madrid also got a challenging draw, including a trip far east to play Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan, 6,420 kilometres from the Spanish capital.

Sport

Asian Paralympic leaders meet in Astana to shape future of parasport

The Asian Paralympic Committee met in Kazakhstan for the first time, setting new goals for parasport and honouring athletes at the Asian Awards 2025.

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Watch: The young golfer swinging for success in Qatar

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Daniil Sokolov is gaining international recognition as an amateur golf player.

Culture news

Cristiano Ronaldo engaged to partner Georgina Rodríguez

The Spanish-Argentine model posted a picture of a large diamond ring announcing the news.

Europe in Motion

More jobs, fewer women: The sports sector gender gap widens

Employment in the sports sector across the EU continues to grow, reaching 1.6 million jobs in 2024. But worryingly, the gender gap has widened since 2011.

Culture news

WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan's cause of death revealed

Florida's governor Ron DeSantis has said flags will be flown at half-staff at all official buildings today, which he declared "Hulk Hogan Day in Florida".

Sport

World Athletics announces new DNA testing rules for women athletes

From 1 September, only those athletes who have passed the SRY gene test will be allowed to participate in women's competitions organised by World Athletics.

Europe News

Tadej Pogačar crowned Tour de France champion 2025 for 4th time

Having already won the sprint on the Champs-Élysées in 2021, the Belgian rider now has his second success on the most beautiful avenue in the world. Slovenian Tadej Pogačar, winner of the Tour de France, took fourth place in a final stage disrupted by rain.

Sport

Judo Grand Slam: Mongolia Shines on Day 2 in Ulaanbaatar

Mongolia lit up Day 2 with two Grand Slam golds at home. Bold and Odgerel thrilled the crowd, while Japan’s Terada and Oino showed strength. A celebration of culture and judo in the heart of Ulaanbaatar!

Sport

IJF World Judo Tour: Rising Stars Shine in Mongolia

Day 1 of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam delivered spectacular action. Japan’s Kondo, Shirakane, and Fujihiro struck gold, while Galitskaia and Nutfulloev made big breakthroughs. A thrilling start to Mongolia’s judo showcase!

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Windsurf freestyle World Wup concludes early in windy Fuerteventura

The PWA Windsurf Freestyle World Cup was just celebrated at Sotavento Beach in Fuerteventura, where strong winds allowed the Double Elimination round to conclude by day two.

Design

Benfica's Stadium of Light prepares for new revitalising design

The plans will boost Benfica's stadium capacity to 70,000, add three more pavilions and a series of other facilities, such as a community swimming pool, a theatre and a hotel. Work is due to start in mid-2027 and last two years.