North Korean athletes leave for Paris Olympics
SEOUL: North Korean athletes left for the Paris Olympics on Saturday (Jul 20), AFP reporters saw, as they prepared to take part in the summer Games for the first time in eight years.
France Sport News
England claim U20 World Rugby Championship
Joe Bailey and Arthur Green touched down as England powered their way to a 21-13 victory over France to win the World Rugby Under-20 Championship final in Cape Town.
Olympics 2024: Australia Hockey Player Matt Dawson Amputates Part Of Finger To Play At Games
Australian hockey player Matt Dawson has made the ultimate sacrifice to be at the Paris Olympics by having part of his finger amputated in order to play. The 30-year-old, who was a member of the silver medal-winning team three years ago in Tokyo, recently broke the ring finger on his right hand, plunging his bid to compete at a third Olympics into doubt. Doctors advised him to put it in a cast and let it recover or have the top cut off.
Denied Accreditation, India's Korean Archery Coach Says He Won't Continue After Contract Expiry
Livid at being denied accreditation for the Paris Games, India's Korean archery coach Baek Woong Ki on Saturday said he would not continue after his contract expires on August 30, and lashed out at the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for "poor and hasty administration". Woong Ki, who reached the French capital with the Indian team after overseeing its preparation in Marseille, said he "was removed from the Olympic coaching role at a critical time" and will now be flying back to India with his return ticket already booked.
Paris 2024 soccer tournaments: Groups, schedule and qualified teams
Groups and knockout schedules for the men's and women's soccer tournaments at the Paris Olympics:
'You're going to see a new Daniel Wiffen in Paris'
Two World Championship golds in the bag and yet Daniel Wiffen has felt the need to reinvent himself in time for the upcoming Olympics.
Huge Leny Yoro and Jadon Sancho calls made as Manchester United squad vs Rangers confirmed
Leny Yoro could make his Manchester United debut against Rangers on Saturday afternoon after being included in the squad that has travelled north to Edinburgh.
