Athletes competing with COVID, restrictions a thing of the past at Paris Olympics
Many hoped the Paris Olympics would be the post-COVID Games. Instead they seem to be the "who cares about COVID" Games.
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Olympic newsletter: De Grasse and friends shock the world, plus who might win Canada's next gold
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Muydinkhujaev wins welterweight gold as Uzbeks continue to shine
PARIS :Uzbekistan's Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev beat Mexico's Marco Verde to win gold in the men's welterweight boxing final by unanimous decision at the Paris Olympics on Friday and added to compatriot Hasanboy Dusmatov's victory on Thursday.
Wrapped In Pakistan Flag, Arshad Nadeem Breaks Down After Clinching Olympics Gold. Video
Arshad Nadeem gave Pakistan its first Olympic gold medal in 32 years, setting a new Games record with an attempt of 92.97 metres in the men's javelin throw final. Before Arshad's remarkable victory in Paris, Pakistan had never won an individual gold medal at the Olympics. Pakistan had previously won just three golds, all in field hockey, with their team winning the titles in 1960, 1968 and 1984. It was an astonishing feat for Arshad, who unlike his opponents, struggled to even buy a new javelin for training.
State pensioners to get free £150 in their bank account - and it's automatic
State pensioners are set to receive an automatic £150 boost in their bank accounts. The Warm Home Discount, first introduced by the Government in April 2011, is designed to assist eligible customers in England, Scotland and Wales with their winter energy bills.
Andre De Grasse Anchors Canada To Olympic Men's 4x100m Relay Gold
Andre de Grasse anchored Canada to victory in the Olympic men's 4x100m relay in Paris on Friday. The Canadian quartet, also comprising Aaron Brown, Jerome Blake and Brendon Rodney, clocked 37.50 seconds for gold. South Africa took silver in an African record of 37.57sec and Britain bronze (37.61). Defending champions Italy, featuring 2021 100m champion Marcell Jacobs on the second leg, finished fourth in 37.68sec. The United States, missing Covid-hit 100m champion Noah Lyles, initially crossed the line in seventh in 37.89, but were later disqualified.
Sha'Carri Richardson rallies U.S. 4x100 relay to Olympic gold - ESPN
SAINT-DENIS, France — For Sha'Carri Richardson, this was a beautiful relay through the rain.
Canada wins men's 4x100 relay at Paris Games; U.S. DQ'd - ESPN
Canada won the men's Olympic 4x100-meter relay on Friday after hot favorite the United States messed up a changeover yet again and was disqualified.