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Women's World Championships: Russian And Belarusian Boxers Compete Under Their Own Flag

Russian and Belarusian boxers on Thursday competed under their respective national flags at the IBA Women's World Championships since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine last year. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) had issued sanctions, including a ban on national flags, symbols and anthems, against the athletes from the two countries after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine last year and Belarus' assistance in the attack. Athletes from the two countries were allowed to compete in events but without their national flags or anthems. They took part as neutral athletes.

Hamilton splits from long-term performance coach Cullen

Lewis Hamilton announced a split from his long-term performance coach Angela Cullen on Friday with both posting tributes on social media.

Dutch boxer defies boycott to compete in Delhi championship

NEW DELHI : Megan de Cler's participation in the ongoing women's boxing world championships, defying a boycott by the Dutch federation, and the withdrawal of Kosovo's Donjeta Sadiku have added to controversy at the event in New Delhi.

WTA chief insists governing body are supporting Ukraine players after Iga Swiatek, Lesia Tsurenko criticism

WTA chief executive Steve Simon says the governing body are doing all they can to help players from Ukraine. Players from Russia and Belarus have played under a neutral flag since the start of the war in February 2022. Ad Anastasia Potapova was warned by the WTA for wearing a Spartak Moscow football shirt before her match against Jessica Pegula at Indian Wells this week.

Alejandro Garnacho sends three-word message to Facundo Pellistri after full Manchester United debut

Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho praised Facundo Pellistri after the Uruguayan made his full debut for the Reds in the 1-0 victory over Real Betis on Thursday.

UFC COO Lawrence Epstein: We have a very special relationship with Abu Dhabi

The UFC has described Abu Dhabi as its “most significant relationship” as the promotion promises to deliver “a major title fight that has worldwide significance” when it makes its return to the capital in October.

Tunnel vision helps as ultra runners enter dark side

LONDON : For ultra runners, possessing tunnel vision is a useful commodity and for those tackling one of Britain's most extreme events later this month it is a necessity.

Warm weather forces cancellation of the Labrathon, premier event of the Labrador Winter Games

The Labrathon — a signature event of the Labrador Winter Games — has been cancelled.

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Women's World Championships: Russian And Belarusian Boxers Compete Under Their Own Flag

Hamilton splits from long-term performance coach Cullen

Dutch boxer defies boycott to compete in Delhi championship

WTA chief insists governing body are supporting Ukraine players after Iga Swiatek, Lesia Tsurenko criticism

Alejandro Garnacho sends three-word message to Facundo Pellistri after full Manchester United debut

UFC COO Lawrence Epstein: We have a very special relationship with Abu Dhabi

Tunnel vision helps as ultra runners enter dark side

Warm weather forces cancellation of the Labrathon, premier event of the Labrador Winter Games