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Jim Redmond, father of former British 400m runner Derek, dies at 81

Derek, who was in fine form heading into the Barcelona Games, had posted the fastest time in his heat but tore his hamstring on the back straight. But instead of seeking medical attention, he attempted to hobble to the finish line. As he rounded the curve, he was joined by his father Jim who barged past track officials and waved them away, holding his inconsolable son and crossing the line together as the fans at the stadium gave them a standing ovation. "Our thoughts are with Derek Redmond and his family following the death of his father, Jim," the Olympic Games said on Twitter on Tuesday.

The Olympic rings still holds much resonance for Aidan Walsh

While the debate rages over boxing's future as an Olympic sport beyond 2024, the politics of it all is not something that overly concerns 2020 bronze medallist Aidan Walsh as he sets his sights on making the Paris Games in two years' time.

Olympic boxing's future is in doubt as Umar Kremlev holds on as IBA President

The future of Olympic boxing was plunged into further doubt in Yerevan on Sunday as delegates of the sport's world governing body, the International Boxing Association (IBA), voted emphatically against permitting a leadership challenge to incumbent president Umar Kremlev.

Egypt considers bid to host 2036 Olympics

CAIRO: Egypt is planning to apply to host the 2036 Olympic Games, sports minister Ashraf Sobhi said on Saturday during a reception for IOC president Thomas Bach in Cairo. “President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has given his permission for Egypt to put itself forward as host for the 2036 Olympics,” Sobhi said.