Lin Yu Ting is crowned Olympic champion in Roland Garros final
Lin Yu Ting, one of the boxers at the centre of a gender eligibility row, was crowned Olympic champion after beating Julia Szeremeta in the women’s 57kg final.
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Uzbekistan's Khalokov wins men's featherweight gold
PARIS : Uzbekistan's Abdumalik Khalokov won gold in the men's featherweight boxing final by unanimous decision at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, leaving Kyrgyzstan's Munarbek Seiitbek Uulu with silver.
Man City get first look at their £33m future in just four touches vs Manchester United
Pep Guardiola was furious at half-time, slamming his water bottle down in frustration at another ball lofted out of play in the vague direction of Jeremy Doku.
Man City left with two transfer dilemmas after Manchester United win
For four minutes, everything seemed crystal clear for Pep Guardiola and Manchester City.
Man City player ratings vs Manchester United as Oscar Bobb shines but defensive duo struggle
Manchester City won the Community Shield for the first time in four attempts after beating Manchester United on penalties.
Imane Khelif: I was born a woman, I’ve lived as a woman and competed as a woman
Imane Khelif said questions over her eligibility made victory taste even sweeter after she eased to Olympic boxing gold on a packed Philippe-Chatrier Court at Roland Garros on Friday night.
Paris Olympics 2024: Refugee Olympic Team Athlete Disqualified For "Free Afghan Women" Message
Afghan B-Girl Manizha Talash, a member of the Refugee Olympic Team at the Paris 2024 Games, was disqualified after displaying the words "Free Afghan Women" on her cape during her breaking routine in the competition's pre-qualifiers on Friday. Talash, who resides in Spain, took to the floor with a powerful message, wearing a light blue cape emblazoned with the words "Free Afghan Women" in large white letters. The 21-year-old's protest was aimed at drawing global attention to the plight of women under Taliban rule in her homeland. However, her routine against India Sardjoe of the Netherlands ended in controversy when breaking's governing body, the World DanceSport Federation, announced her disqualification for violating Olympic rules prohibiting political statements on the field of play.
Algerian gender-row boxer Imane Khelif storms to Olympic gold
PARIS: Algerian boxer Imane Khelif defied a major gender controversy to win gold at the Paris Olympics on Friday (Aug 9) in front of a pulsating Roland Garros crowd that roared her to victory.