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‘My life was in danger’ - Flagbearer and taekwondo athlete Farzad Mansouri details why he had to flee Afghanistan

Farzad Mansouri was the flagbearer for Afghanistan at the Tokyo Olympics but weeks later he would have to flee the country in fear of his life after the Taliban re-took control of the country. The 20-year-old told The Power of Sport that the Taliban's return to power put his taekwondo career on hold, and, given his Tajik ethnicity and his father’s work for the government, he decided to leave the country. Ad/> “To be able to go to the Olympics and to be my country’s flagbearer was an incredible feeling.

Srikar Bharat impresses, top-order fails in warm-up match against Leicestershire

Opting to bat after winning the toss, India's top guns failed to fire as the visitors slipped to 81 for five, before reaching 246 for eight at the close of play. Bharat shone during his 158-minute stay in the middle before rain brought an early end to the day's proceedings at Grace Road. In all, the 28-year-old batter from Andhra hit eight fours and a six while facing 111 balls.

Donate for 500 tourniquets addressed to Armed Forces of Ukraine: Canada's volunteer initiatives continue to grow

Activists from Edmonton, Canada, where one in ten residents have DNA ink to Ukraine, send aid weekly, working directly with Ukrainian Armed Forces on procurement.

More than quarter of a million Greater Manchester women miss their cervical cancer screenings - why it's important, according to experts

More than 250,000 women in Greater Manchester missed their latest cervical screening, commonly referred to as a smear test. The revealing figures come as, in certain areas of the country, some 1 in 2 women and people with a cervix don’t attend cervical screening when invited, according to cervical cancer experts.

F1 22: Complete soundtrack revealed

EA Sports likes to pack its titles with licensed music and guess what the F1 22 appears to be no exception.

Amy Tinkler calls for action against abusers in wake of Whyte Review

Gymnastics will not be safe until action has been taken against the perpetrators of the abuse identified by the Whyte Review, Olympic bronze medallist Amy Tinkler has said.

Llandudno to host Welsh Open LIVE on Eurosport as Joe Perry defends title

Joe Perry will defend his Welsh Open title LIVE on Eurosport at Venue Cymru in Llandudno next (13-19) February. 'The Gentleman' lifted his first ranking event with a 9-5 victory over Judd Trump in Newport in March, but the tournament will be staged at a seventh new home since it was first held at the Newport Centre in 1992.

Jack Draper beats Ryan Peniston in all-Brit battle at Eastbourne to reach first ATP Tour semi-final, Cam Norrie out

Jack Draper has reached his first ATP Tour semi-final after beating fellow Briton Ryan Peniston in straight sets at Eastbourne. Peniston was playing his second match of the day having only completed his last-16 win over Pedro Martinez earlier on Thursday. Ad/> In his quarter-final, the British No.

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‘My life was in danger’ - Flagbearer and taekwondo athlete Farzad Mansouri details why he had to flee Afghanistan

Srikar Bharat impresses, top-order fails in warm-up match against Leicestershire

Donate for 500 tourniquets addressed to Armed Forces of Ukraine: Canada's volunteer initiatives continue to grow

More than quarter of a million Greater Manchester women miss their cervical cancer screenings - why it's important, according to experts

F1 22: Complete soundtrack revealed

Amy Tinkler calls for action against abusers in wake of Whyte Review

Llandudno to host Welsh Open LIVE on Eurosport as Joe Perry defends title

Jack Draper beats Ryan Peniston in all-Brit battle at Eastbourne to reach first ATP Tour semi-final, Cam Norrie out