Favourites Chemutai, Yavi easily advance in 3,000m steeplechase
PARIS : Ugandan Peruth Chemutai got the defence of her Olympic 3,000 metres steeplechase title off on the right track in Paris on Sunday by cruising through the opening heat.
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Singapore's Shanti Pereira finishes 31st in 200m round 1, has second chance to progress
PARIS: Singapore’s sprint queen Shanti Pereira on Sunday (Aug 4) missed out on automatic qualification for the 200m semi-finals at the Paris Olympics, but will get a second chance to do so.
Taiwan's Yu-ting beats Staneva to ensure medal
PARIS : Lin Yu-ting beat Svetlana Kamenova Staneva of Bulgaria by a unanimous decision in a featherweight quarter-final fight on Sunday to ensure Taiwan's third boxing medal at the Paris Olympics.
China's Zheng Qinwen makes history with Olympic tennis singles gold
PARIS: Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win Olympic tennis singles gold when she defeated Croatia's Donna Vekic on Saturday (Aug 3), hailing her victory as a "proud" moment for herself and her country.
Liverpool still a work in progress, Slot says, despite perfect pre-season tour
New Liverpool manager Arne Slot said his side still have room for improvement despite wrapping up their pre-season tour of the United States with a 3-0 win over Manchester United in South Carolina on Saturday.
Zheng Qinwen makes history with Olympic tennis singles gold
PARIS: Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win Olympic tennis singles gold when she defeated Croatia's Donna Vekic on Saturday (Aug 3), hailing her victory as a "proud" moment for herself and her country.
Sri Lanka's Hasaranga out of India series with hamstring injury
Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga will miss the rest of their three-match One Day International (ODI) series against India due to a hamstring injury, governing body Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Saturday.
Triathlon-Mixed relay swim training session cancelled over Seine water quality
Paris Olympics organisers have cancelled Sunday's swimming training session for the triathlon mixed relay event after recent heavy rain affected water quality levels in the Seine river.