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Arrested Tokyo 2020 sponsor executive says he gave cash to Japan's ex-PM Mori - Sankei

The former chairman of Tokyo Olympics sponsor Aoki Holdings has told prosecutors he gave 2 million yen ($14,300) in cash to the head of the Games' organising committee, former prime minister Yoshiro Mori, the Sankei daily reported.

Reuters

SI:AM | Aaron Judge Might Actually Do It

Roger Maris’s AL home run record is within reach.

Sports Illustrated

Munich Olympics massacre families reach agreement over compensation

German president expected to apologise for 1972 attack in which 11 Israelis were murdered

The Guardian - UK

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Olympics Attack Victims' Families Close to Deal with Germany

The families of 11 Israeli athletes killed by Palestinian attackers at the 1972 Munich Olympics are close to reaching a deal with the German government over a long-disputed compensation claim, German and Israeli media reported Wednesday. Earlier this month, the families had threatened to boycott Monday's 50-year anniversary ceremony in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Olympics attack victims' families close to deal with Germany

The families of 11 Israeli athletes killed by Palestinian attackers at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich and the German government are close to reaching a deal over the long-disputed amount of the compensation

The Independent UK

Writer Vinay Patel on sending Chekhov into space: “I feel I’ve earned taking a swing”

Vinay Patel was seven years old when he first attempted to put an epic science-fiction story on stage. Sadly for the acclaimed playwright and screenwriter, he spent so much time putting up the elaborate tinfoil set during the school assembly that his allotted time ran out and he was unceremoniously…

Evening Standard

IIT Madras develops programme to help boxers improve their performance

Data from wearable IoT devices and video cameras will be used in the analytics platform ‘Smartboxer’

The Hindu

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Hockey Bengal honours Gurbux and Vece

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Erica Dawson's blazing new sailing trail

Kiwi sailors Erica Dawson and Micah Wilkinson are a real medal chance at the Nacra 17 world champs in Canada this week, after a hot streak in Europe.

Newsroom.co.nz

I could’ve done better without the injury: Pooja Gehlot

CWG bronze medallist, under rehab now, eyes Asian Games and Olympics

The Hindu

Lemn Sissay: ‘I’m not angry any more, but it’s a daily battle not to be’

The poet and broadcaster, 55, on the power of forgiveness, growing up in care, loving poetry from the age of 12 and getting his OBE

The Guardian - UK

Neeraj Chopra creates history, becomes first Indian to clinch Lausanne Diamond League Meet title

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra on Friday clinched the javelin throw competition at the Lausanne Diamond League with a best throw of 89.08m. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

The resurgence of Amit Panghal

The 26-year-old boxer had established himself as a world beater before suffering a heartbreaking loss at the Tokyo Olympics. But his inherent fighting spirit and never-say-die attitude have helped him bounce back in style on the big stage

The Hindu

Saurav Ghosal hopes to see squash and himself at the Olympics

KOLKATA: Saurav Ghosal has many firsts to his name, but becoming the first Indian to win a Commonwealth Games (CWG) singles medal in squash provided him the most satisfaction.

The Times of India

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Olympic medal machine Victor Kovalenko: ‘They said I can make a choice to sail for Russia or Ukraine’

It has been 30 years since the now coach made a decision that set him on a path to Australia – and unprecedented prosperity

The Independent UK

‘I can’t take winning for granted’ says Tom Pidcock ahead of World Championships

The reigning Olympic champion is the man to beat in France this weekend

Zenger

Russia Comes Third After China And Belarus In Tank Relay Race

Russia, which has reportedly lost 45,550 personnel and 1,921 tanks in Ukraine, has landed only third place behind China and even tiny Belarus during a tank relay race at its very own ‘War Olympics.’

ABC News

Brisbane Olympics should prioritise public transport, says London Olympics planner

AECOM cities planner Andrew Jones says London's biggest legacy from the Olympic Games in 2012 was public transport.

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IOA wants top athletes to show up at National Games as government looks to turn it into sporting spectacle

NEW DELHI: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat all set to host the 36th edition of the National Games in September-October, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that the country's top athletes - including the Olympic and CWG medallists - participate…

Zenger

Bronze Medal From First Modern Olympics Goes To Auction Block

A 126-year-old bronze medal from the first modern Olympic Games in Athens is expected to fetch nearly $30,000 at auction after spending decades gathering dust in a drawer.

Al Jazeera

South Korea military gov’ts blamed for abuses, deaths at facility

Thousands, including disabled people and children, were snatched off streets and detained at ‘Brothers Home’.

The Times of India

Jeremy to bulk up to 73kg, will fight Achinta Sheuli for Olympic qualification

NEW DELHI: Commonwealth Games gold medallist lifters Jeremy Lalrinnunga and Achinta Sheuli will clash for the lone 73kg spot in the Paris Olympics as the former's 67kg doesn't feature in the 2024 Games.

Daily Mirror

Saudi Arabia announces plans to host Olympic Games despite sportwashing criticism

Hosting the Olympics in Saudi Arabia is the country's 'ultimate goal' and they are moving towards a 'better society', says prince amid sportwashing criticism

The Times of India

Neeraj Chopra to compete in Lausanne Diamond League on Friday

NEW DELHI: Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has recovered from the "minor" groin strain injury he had suffered last month and is set to take part in the Diamond League Meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, on August 26.

Daily Mirror

Cruz Beckham turns into 'rock god' as he performs on stage while wearing Spice Girls top

Cruz Beckham, Victoria and David's youngest son, has followed in his mother's footsteps as he took to the stage to perform with a band while wearing a Spice Girls T-shirt

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