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‘We must accept this result’: Post-Olympics, Malaysia to look at plans to boost sporting performance, says Anwar
SINGAPORE: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that his government is coming up with new plans to improve the country’s…
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Paris bids farewell to memorable Olympic Games with celebratory closing ceremony
With the sky highlighted by soft pink hues, the entrance of the flags began. Singapore’s flag bearers were newly minted Olympic…
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Egypt will bid for 2036 and 2040 Olympics, says African Olympic committees chief
PARIS: Egypt will bid to host the 2036 and 2040 Summer Olympics, with the country’s improving infrastructure and sports facilities…
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Azizulhasni’s disqualification at final Games a blow to Malaysia’s dreams of gold
SAINT QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France: Being disqualified for a technical error in an Olympic event is tragic for any athlete, but Malaysia’s…
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Paris Olympics a platform for Singapore’s athletes to build on, learn to land ‘winning touch’: Top sports official
“We are very, very proud of all our athletes’ hard work, determination, fortitude, and especially their indomitable fighting spirit that…
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South Korea pistol shooter Kim Ye-ji collapses at press conference
SEOUL: South Korean Olympic silver medallist pistol shooter Kim Ye-ji, whose cool demeanour and appearance when competing at the Paris…
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Commentary: Olympians are challenging gender norms by competing while pregnant
Elite athletes have reported uncertainty about training through pregnancy. They exercise well above the 150 minutes per week, often at…
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Indonesians delight at first speed climbing Olympic gold
“CONGRATULATIONS!” It was the inaugural individual men’s medal for the separate event of speed climbing, after it had been integrated…
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Climbing: Indonesia’s Leonardo upsets American Watson to win speed gold
PARIS: Veddriq Leonardo clinched the gold medal in the men’s speed climbing at the Paris Games on Thursday (Aug 8)…
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Denmark’s Axelsen retains mens’ Olympic badminton title
PARIS:Â Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen retained his Olympic badminton title on Monday (Aug 5), demolishing Thailand’s world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the…
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