Olympic Sports
Tokyo set for ‘safe and secure games’
The Tokyo Olympics were originally scheduled for 24 July to 9 August 2020 but were postponed last MarchTokyo 2020 organisers...
Tokyo Olympics will go ahead – Japan’s PM
The Olympics are due to begin on 23 July and the Paralympics on 24 AugustThe delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics and...
Cheptegei targets ‘amazing’ Tokyo double
Cheptegei's 10,000m world record came at a specially-designed event in Valencia in OctoberJoshua Cheptegei has said his focus is on...
Olympians and Paralympians told to brush teeth
Athletes were sent a Christmas cracker containing mouthwash and instructions on how to brush their teeth'Season's Greetings!' 'Happy Holidays!'...
Tokyo Olympic Games sees budget increase
Muto remains confident that the Games will go ahead in Japan next yearOrganisers of the delayed Tokyo Olympic and...
Funding about winning ‘the right way’
Rowing is one of several sports that have seen a reduction in fundingUK Sport decisions on funding for Paris...
UK Sport announces Paris 2024 funding
Skateboarding has received over £1.6m of fundingUK Sport says it will invest £352m in British sports for the 2024...
Russia’s ban cut to two years by Cas
Russia's men's football team will be able to play at next year's delayed Euro 2020 finalsRussia's ban from all...
Russia appeal verdict on Thursday
Athletes will not be allowed to compete under the Russian flag at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics or Beijing 2022...
Badminton champion banned for two years
Kate Foo Kune became 2020 African Women's Singles champion in February.African badminton champion Kate Foo Kune has been handed...
Tokyo Olympics can ‘bring world back together’ – Mills
Olympic sailing champion Hannah Mills says the re-arranged Tokyo Games will be "different but very special".The 32-year-old believes they...
Breaking earns 2024 Olympic inclusion
Breaking grew up alongside hip-hop in New York in the 1970sBreaking - a competitive form of breakdancing - has...
Breaking set for Olympic inclusion
Breaking is set to make its Olympic debut in Paris and officials are also being asked to consider admitting...
US passes law to criminalise doping
Grigory Rodchenkov speaks to BBC sports editor Dan Roan in February 2018A bill allowing the United States to prosecute...
UK Sport seeking clarity over shortfall
UK Sport chief executive Sally Munday received an MBE in 2013 for services to hockeyUK Sport is seeking clarity...
Climber Thompson-Smith makes history
Thompson-Smith had a long injury lay-off after reconstructive surgery in 2017Molly Thompson-Smith has made history by becoming the first...
Weightlifters stripped of 2012 medals
Roxana Cocos won silver in the -69kg event at the London OlympicsTwo Romanian weightlifters have been stripped of their...
GB climbers ‘risk coronavirus’ for Tokyo bid
Thompson-Smith had a long injury lay-off after reconstructive surgery in 2017Venue: Irina Viner-Usmanova Gymnastics Centre, Moscow Dates: 21-29 NovemberCoverage:...
US passes bill to criminalise doping
Grigory Rodchenkov speaks to BBC sports editor Dan Roan in February 2018The United States Senate has passed a bill...
Tokyo Olympics: IOC’s Bach ‘very confident’ fans will attend Games
Japan's Tokyo 2020 chief executive Toshiro Muto said earlier this year they wanted to avoid the possibility of having...
