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Canada's Marielle Thompson surges to silver at ski cross World Cup
Canada's Marielle Thompson is once again atop the ski cross podium.
IBA hits out at 'political games' by boycotting nations
Amateur boxing's Russian-led governing body denounced a U.S.-driven boycott of its world championships as 'political games' on Thursday and said plenty of boxers from the countries involved were keen to take part.
Watch: Neeraj Chopra Shows Extreme Athleticism, Leaves Internet Amazed
Neeraj Chopra is a trailblazer in Indian athletics. The 25-year-old javelin thrower is the first Indian to win an Olympic medal in athletics and has got several other laurels in his short but glorious career. After the historic gold in Tokyo, star javelin thrower has continued to raise expectations with a silver at the World Championships, before adding another feather in his cap by winning the Diamond League Finals gold. His best throw so far has ben 89.94m, which he achieved at the Stockholm Diamond League in Sweden in June, last year.
Hanna Oeberg fights back to claim individual biathlon world title ahead of compatriot Linn Persson
Hanna Oeberg mounted an incredible comeback to secure her second 15km individual biathlon World Championship title in Oberhof. The Swede was joined on the podium by compatriot Linn Persson with Lisa Vittozzi beating our her Italian teammate Samuela Comola for bronze. Ad Oeberg and Persson each jumped up a podium from the 7.5km sprint race earlier in the Championships, while Vittozzi added individual bronze mixed relay silver.
Sweden could be new favourite to host 2030 Olympics with support of lawmakers, voters
Sweden emerging as the front-runner in a troubled search for a 2030 Olympics host is as much a surprise in Stockholm as elsewhere.
Oeberg fights back to claim individual biathlon world title
Hanna Oeberg mounted an incredible comeback to secure her second 15km individual biathlon World Championship title in Oberhof. The Swede was joined on the podium by compatriot Linn Persson with Lisa Vittozzi beating our her Italian teammate Samuela Comola for bronze. Ad Oeberg and Persson each jumped up a podium from the 7.5km sprint race earlier in the Championships, while Vittozzi added individual bronze mixed relay silver.
Shiffrin unexpectedly splits with coach during world championships
Mikaela Shiffrin unexpectedly parted ways with longtime coach Mike Day during the Alpine skiing world championships in France, the American skiing standout said on Wednesday.