Canada's (very tall) short track star could own the world championships
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Former Olympic champion Kipchoge to run Sydney Marathon
Twice Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge will run the Sydney Marathon in August, he said on Thursday.
Lappartient prepared to tell Trump IOC's autonomy must be respected
PARIS : International Olympic Committee presidential candidate David Lappartient is prepared to sit down with Donald Trump in the Oval Office and tell the U.S. president the IOC's autonomy must be respected.
NBCUniversal agrees extension of Olympic media rights to 2036 - IOC
BERLIN :The International Olympic Committee and Comcast-owned NBCUniversal have agreed a $3 billion extension of their Olympic Games media rights contract for the United States to 2036, the IOC said on Thursday.
Lakshya Sen Powers Into All England Open Quarters, Malvika Bansod Falters In Pre-Quarter
Lakshya Sen delivered a clinical performance to enter the quarterfinals of the All-England Open Badminton Championships, securing a dominant straight-game win over Indonesia's Jonathan Christie (21-13, 21-10) in Birmingham on Thursday. The Indian shuttler, known for his swift footwork and precise shot-making, dismantled the world No. 4 in just 36 minutes, keeping India's hopes alive in the prestigious tournament. Sen, who reached the All-England final in 2022, looked in complete control from the start, using his aggressive play and sharp net game to unsettle Christie. The 22-year-old Indian dictated the pace of the match, taking an early lead and maintaining his advantage throughout.
World speed skating single distances championships
Click on the video above now to watch live coverage of the world speed skating distance championships Hamar, Norway.
3 more ski jumpers suspended in cheating scandal
Three more ski jumpers were suspended on Thursday in a widening cheating scandal that has shocked the sport.
India Win Five More Medals On Day 2 Of Special Olympics World Winter Games, Tally Rises To Nine
Building on their successful streak from the opening day, Indian athletes once again showcased outstanding performances on the second day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025. With two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal secured across two sporting disciplines on Wednesday, India's total medal count in the tournament has now reached nine, as per the Special Olympics Bharat press release. Snowboarding, which brought India four medals on the opening day of the tournament, added two more accolades to the tally on Wednesday. Bharti (division F25) clinched a gold medal in the Novice Slalom Final, while Harshita Thakur (division F26) secured a bronze in the same event. This marks Bharti's second gold medal in the tournament, while Harshita had previously won a silver on the inaugural day.