There is ‘something about Skibbereen’, says coach as club rowers retain gold
There is “something about Skibbereen”, one of the rowing club’s coaches declared as Team Ireland’s Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy won gold.
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Boxing: Taiwan's Lin beats Uzbek Turdibekova amid fierce gender row
PARIS: Taiwan's double world champion Lin Yu-ting, one of two boxers at the heart of a gender row, won her featherweight round of 16 bout against Uzbekistan's Sidora Turdibekova on points by unanimous decision at the Paris Olympics on Friday (Aug 2).
Rowing: Irish eyes smile in Paris as O'Donovan does it again
PARIS: Ireland's Paul O'Donovan stormed to victory for the second Games in a row in the men's lightweight sculls, delighting the thousands of green-clad supporters who had come to see him make Olympic history for the country.
Bhaker Aims For Hat-trick: Qualifies For 25m Air Pistol Final At Olympics
Indian shooter Manu Bhaker is on a roll at the Paris Olympics! The double medallist has qualified for the 25m air pistol final, finishing second in the qualification round. She now sets her sights on her third medal, with the final scheduled for August 3 at 1 PM.
Who is Imane Khelif and the row surrounding the Paris Olympic boxer
An Olympic boxing match between Algerian Imane Khelif and Italian Angela Carini has become one of the most controversial stories of the Paris games.
"Faced Controversy Regarding My Gender": India's Dutee Chand Reacts To Olympics Boxing Controversy
The Paris Olympic Games remain embroiled in a huge controversy ever since the 'gender row' erupted in women's boxing. Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has been categorised as a 'biological male', after her opponent Angela Carini, from Italy, decided to abandon the game after just 46 seconds. Several renowned personalities, including Elon Musk, have raised their voices condemning the International Olympic Committee's decision to allow Khelif to participate in the women's edition of the sport. Indian sprinter Dutee Chand, who has been at the centre of a similar row in the past, has shared her perspective on the controversy.
Ex-Man City star's son aiming for medal on Olympics debut to 'eclipse' dad's World Cup performance
George Mills, the son of former Manchester City star Danny Mills, is preparing to compete in the 1,500m and 5,000m events at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
WATCH: Gold medal rowers stand for Amhrán na bhFiann
Team Ireland are celebrating after Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy retained their lightweight double sculls title in Paris on Friday morning.