'I always knew I'd be world champion' says Daniel Wiffen, as thoughts turn to Olympics
Still just 22-years-old, Daniel Wiffen is taking an astonishing year in his stride as he continues to build towards the Paris Olympics.
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Canadians look to use World Athletics Indoor Championships as launch pad to Paris
GLASGOW — With the bright lights shining down on the infield of Emirates Arena, Canadian athletes got in one last training session on Thursday morning ahead of Friday's start of the World Athletics Indoor Championships.
Paris Olympic Village Ready On Time As Confidence Grows
The organisers of the Paris Olympics are set to take the keys for the athletes' village on Thursday a day ahead of schedule, reinforcing growing confidence that they will be ready for the Games. An inauguration ceremony at the sprawling site in northern Paris will see President Emmanuel Macron attend as guest of honour, alongside chief organiser Tony Estanguet and a smattering of French athletes. The roughly 40 low-rise tower blocks will house around 14,000 people over the course of the Olympics, which kick off on July 26, and another 9,000 during the Paralympics afterwards.
Germany women's team clinch Olympic spot with 2-0 win against Netherlands
Germany qualified for this year's Paris Olympics after a 2-0 win over the Netherlands in Heerenveen on Wednesday in the third-place playoff of the women's Nations League.
Spain defeat France to win UEFA Women's Nations League
World Cup winners Spain added more silverware to their trophy cabinet with a 2-0 victory over France to claim the inaugural UEFA Women's Nations League title.
Murray keen to play Paris Olympics despite retirement talk
LONDON :Andy Murray hopes to challenge for a third Olympic gold medal in Paris this year despite a run of poor form and the likelihood that he is just months from the end of his illustrious career.
Paris Olympics security plans were not stolen in reported computer theft, officials say
Former LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva sounds the alarm on staff shortages and security concerns for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics.
Japan women's soccer team clinches Olympic spot beating North Korea in rare visit to Tokyo
TOKYO : The Japanese women's soccer team won a spot at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday after beating their North Korean rivals in a match that also marked the first visit by one of its football teams to Japan in seven years.