Winter Olympians criticise China over human rights record as Beijing Games come to an end
With the Beijing Winter Olympics coming to a close, athletes who had previously held their tongues on China’s human rights record are now speaking out.
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Winter Olympics 2022: ‘The proudest moment of my life’ - Bruce Mouat selected as Team GB flagbearer for closing ceremony
Bruce Mouat says having the honour of being Team GB’s flagbearer for the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics will be the “proudest moment” of his life, capping a whirlwind few days for the silver medal winning men’s curling skip. Mouat was in the Ice Cube to watch Eve Muirhead guide the women’s rink to gold by thrashing Japan in the final, less than 24 hours after an agonising defeat by Sweden in a match which went to an extra end. Ad/> Not long after, Mouat was told by Great Britain's Chef de Mission Georgie Harland that he had been chosen to carry the Union flag into the closing ceremony and he says it capped a rollercoaster day.
Amir Khan's heartbreaking interview after Kell Brook fight
In the aftermath of his defeat to rival Kell Brook, Amir Khan has conceded that it may be time to hang up his gloves.
Leeds vs Man United live stream: How can I watch Premier League game on TV in UK today?
After a busy Saturday of Premier League action, Manchester United’s trip to bitter rivals Leeds offers the showpiece of Sunday’s action.
Wishaw taekwondo club enjoy goal medal haul in Halifax
Vision Taekwondo were left blown away after their team achieved big success at the Horizon Championship.
Britain Stripped Of Tokyo Olympics 4x100m Silver Medal Over CJ Ujah Doping Violation: CAS
Great Britain were Friday stripped of their silver medal in the men's 4x100 metres relay at last year's Tokyo Olympics after CJ Ujah was found to have committed a doping violation. Ujah tested positive for the prohibited substances ostarine and S-23, commonly used to build muscle, after the race on August 6. The British team just lost out to Italy for the gold medal in Japan. Canada are expected to be awarded silver, with China promoted to the bronze-medal position. A statement from the Court of Arbitration for Sport's anti-doping division said: "Ujah is sanctioned with the disqualification of his results in the 4x100m sprint relay final... together with the forfeiture of any medals, diplomas, points and prizes."
Winter Olympics 2022: ‘It’s taken 20 years, what took them so long!’ - 2002 curling champion Rhona Howie laps up success
The last British curling gold at the Winter Olympics came 20 years ago in Salt Lake City — “what took them so long?!” joked the skip who guided them to that victory, after Eve Muirhead’s rink topped the podium in Beijing. Rhona Howie, better known by her previous name, Rhona Martin, has described Team GB’s dominant win over Japan as “phenomenal” for the sport in the UK.
Eve Muirhead pays tribute to her Great Britain gold medal team-mates
Eve Muirhead paid tribute to her fellow team members after Great Britain swept to their first Olympic curling gold medal since Rhona Martin’s historic triumph in 2002.