Favela kid Coelho helps make badminton a smash in Brazil
TOKYO: Ygor Coelho grew up avoiding bullets in his Rio favela - now his exploits on the badminton court are inspiring Brazilians to pick up a racquet and try the sport themselves.
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At gymnastics nationals, Olympians give it the college try
TAMPA — For many star college athletes, August means easing back into campus life. But gymnasts Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles have unprecedented business ahead over the next two and a half months, starting with the U.S. Championships this week.
Our paths will cross and it'll be Indian boxing's loss: Nitu Ghanghas on rivalry with Nikhat Zareen
We are talking about women’s World champion Nikhat Zareen and two-time World youth champion Nitu Ghanghas – both a CWG gold medallist at the recently-held Games in Birmingham. While Nikhat won the gold in the light flyweight (50kg) division, the Strandja memorial champion Nitu came out trumps in the minimumweight (48kg) competition. But, the scenario will change for the Hangzhou Asiad in September-October next year and the Paris Games.
Noah Lyles faces new challenge at Monaco Diamond League; TV, live stream schedule
Noah Lyles‘ biggest threats to his 200m supremacy through the next Olympics are all slated to line up against him at a Diamond League meet in Monaco on Wednesday.
Peaty says Games loss is the spark to carry him to Paris Olympics
BIRMINGHAM, England: A loss in his signature 100m breaststroke race at the Commonwealth Games will haunt Adam Peaty for years but the Englishman said it has also provided the spark he needs to defend his Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Games.
U.S. Classic ramps up gymnastics season; TV, live stream schedule
As U.S. Olympic women’s gymnastics team members from Tokyo deliberate returns to elite competition, this Saturday is an opportunity for the next generation to springboard toward August’s national championships and this fall’s world championships.
World Athletics to introduce repechage round at Paris Games
World Athletics will introduce a repechage round in individual track events from 200m to 1500m at the Paris 2024 Games, the global governing body for athletics said on Monday (Jul 25).
Suni Lee returns to U.S. gymnastics national team camp
Olympic all-around champion Suni Lee has been participating in a USA Gymnastics national team camp this week, her first national team activity since the Tokyo Games.