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.
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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.
Hye-Jin Choi leads Dana Open, Stephanie Meadow in touch
Hye-Jin Choi of South Korea birdied her final two holes to post a 7-under-par 64 and take the first-round lead at the Dana Open, with Ireland's Stephanie Meadow in contention.
Stephanie Meadow makes bright start at Dana Open
Stephanie Meadow has made a solid start to the Dana Open in Ohio.
American Thomas slides after fast start to Open, Noren is clubhouse leader
TROON, Scotland : American Justin Thomas made a strong start at the 152nd Open but then hit trouble as rain squalls kept a grip on the early scoring at Royal Troon on Scotland's Ayrshire coast on Thursday.
French car maker Renault posts 1.9% rise in first-half sales volume
Last year Renault sold 1,133,478 vehicles globally with almost three-quarters of that being European sales, and this year the company has sold 1,154,700 vehicles.
Como deny racism after Wolves say Hwang targeted
:Wolverhampton Wanderers said they will file a complaint with UEFA after their South Korean forward Hwang Hee-chan was the target of an alleged racial remark during Monday's pre-season match against Italian Serie A side Como 1907.
Wolves to submit complaint to Uefa over alleged racist remark during Como clash
Wolves say they will be submitting a formal complaint to Uefa over an alleged racist remark during their pre-season match against Como 1907 on Monday.