Olympics

Rafael Nadal PULLS OUT of Wimbledon and the Olympics to ‘prolong my career’

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Rafael Nadal PULLS OUT of Wimbledon and the Olympics ‘after listening to my body’ and having struggled to cope with just a two-week break after the French Open By Jordan Seward For Mailonline Published: 12:39 BST, 17 June 2021 | Updated: 16:43 BST, 17 June 2021 Rafael Nadal has announced he will not be playing … Read more

Gold medal-winning swimmer Cate Campbell reveals how a heartfelt letter saved her Olympic career

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Olympic swimming great Cate Campbell was inspired to rebuild her career after ‘choking’ at the Olympics by heartwarming letters from two young sisters. Campbell, 29, was the world record holder ahead of the 2016 Rio Olympics, and was an overwhelming favourite to win the 50m and 100m freestyle. However, in what she now describes as ‘the … Read more

Helen Glover is step closer to being first British rower to compete at Olympics after having child

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Women’s single sculls (W1x) Victoria Thornley (Club: Leander Club / Hometown: Wrexham) Coach: Paul Reedy Women’s pair (W2-) Helen Glover (Marlow RC / Penzance) Polly Swann (Univ. of Edinburgh & Leander Club / Edinburgh) Coach: Hamish Burrell Lightweight women’s double sculls (LW2x) Emily Craig (University of London BC / Mark Cross) Imogen Grant (Cambridge Univ. … Read more

Cody Simpson reveals the shocking Olympics moment that inspired him to swap pop for swimming

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Cody Simpson reveals the shocking moment that inspired him to swap pop stardom for a swimming career – as he aims for Olympic glory By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 15:23 BST, 5 June 2021 | Updated: 15:40 BST, 5 June 2021 Cody Simpson is working hard to qualify for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. … Read more

Heartwarming moment gymnast with Down Syndrome learns she’s qualified for the Special Olympics

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A teenage gymnast with Down syndrome was surprised with the news that she has been selected to compete in the Special Olympics USA Games in 2022 in a heartwarming video.   Izzy Brinkerhoff, 14, from Clifton Park, New York, thought she was going car shopping with her sister when she entered Mohawk Chevrolet on May 25, but she … Read more

Britain targeting ‘greatest decade’ of sport with hosting 2030 World Cup and 96 other major events

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UK Sport eyeing 2030 World Cup bid along with hosting 96 other major events for Britain’s ‘greatest decade’ of sport… but there are NO discussions about bringing Olympics back to London Plans for until 2031 have been revealed for Britain’s ‘greatest decade’ of sport The proposals are led by a bid to bring the FIFA … Read more

Sadiq Khan reveals he will bid to bring the Olympics back to London’ if he is re-elected as Mayor

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Sadiq Khan reveals he will bid to bring the Olympics and Paralympics back to London in 2036 or 2040 with a focus on ‘the most sustainable Games ever’ if he is re-elected as Mayor Sadiq Khan will try to bring the Olympics back to London if he is re-elected  Khan will put together committee to … Read more

Former child star Nikki Webster wears outrageous glitter and gumball caged platform boots

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You’re not a kid anymore! Former child star Nikki Webster wears outrageous glitter and gumball caged platform boots to Sunrise weather man Sam Mac’s book launch By Jade Watkins for Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:30 BST, 29 April 2021 | Updated: 23:30 BST, 29 April 2021 Nikki Webster wore some eye-popping colourful outfits during her … Read more

Tokyo Olympics: Taking the knee for Black Lives Matter will be BANNED

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Taking the knee for Black Lives Matter will be BANNED at Tokyo Olympics as IOC seek to punish those who choose to make political protests following consultation with over 3,500 athletes IOC has decided to clamp down on any political gestures made during Olympics Taking the knee or raising fist in support of Black Lives … Read more