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The modern Olympic Games or Olympics are leading international sporting events featuring summer and winter sports competitions in which thousands of athletes from around the world participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games are considered the world's foremost sports competition with more than 200 nations participating. The Olympic Games are normally held every four years, alternating between the Summer and Winter Olympics every two years in the four-year period.

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Putin man of the match as his ice hockey team wins Russian President Vladimir Putin took to the ice on Monday in a gala match of the Night Hockey League in Sochi.Among the leader's teammates were Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Olympic.. Credit: Yahoo News Duration: 00:35Published 1 day ago

2-time Olympic medalist weighs in on Olympics amid pandemic CNN’s Jim Acosta talks with two-time Olympic gold medalist Brandi Chastain about the upcoming summer Olympics in Tokyo amid a fourth wave of coronavirus in Japan. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:06Published 4 days ago

Japan nears a Covid-19 crisis. The Olympics could tip it over the edge In less than three months, the world will be watching as Japan attempts to host the Summer Olympics in the midst of a global pandemic. As a fourth coronavirus wave takes shape, doctors fear the.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:15Published 4 days ago

Team GB kit revealed ahead of Olympic and Paralympic Games The new Adidas kit for Great Britain's athletes to wear during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics vhas been unveiled. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:09Published 6 days ago

She missed out on the Olympics, so she broke 50km record instead Des Linden missed out on Tokyo 2020 but made distance running history instead. She became the first woman to run 50 km (31 miles) in less than three hours in April. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 02:29Published 1 week ago

CNN10 - 4/28/21 U.S. Census results signal changes for House representation, restaurants struggle to find workers, U.S. lumber prices rise, and Olympic test events begin. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 10:00Published 2 weeks ago

Caitlyn Jenner Announces Run for California Governor \| THR News The former Olympic athlete and reality TV star has officially filed paperwork with the California Secretary of State's office to challenge Gov. Gavin Newsom in a likely recall election. The signature.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:20Published 2 weeks ago

Venus Williams: Major tournaments can succeed this summer In an exclusive interview, Venus Williams discusses how it’s possible for major tournaments like the Olympics to proceed this summer with CNN’s Richard Quest. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:03Published 3 weeks ago

Tokyo Olympics committee meets to address continuing problems Nobody predicted a global health pandemic, the Olympics being delayed by a year, it does become challenging for hosts. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:06Published 3 weeks ago

Watch Nethra Kumanan trail for the Olympics Chennai girl Nethra Kumanan was 12 the year she started sailing. Now 23, she has just become the first Indian to earn an Olympic spot in sailing. The nine Indian sailors who have participated in the.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:33Published on April 16, 2021

Yamaha introduces environment-friendly e-bike for adrenaline junkies In a changing global scenario, the healthy and safe transportation has accelerated the movement of riding bicycles. Mountain biking is a thrilling sport that is loved by many adrenaline junkies. It is.. Credit: ANI Duration: 03:09Published on April 16, 2021

Japan races to assure Olympic organisers with 100 days until Tokyo games Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:40Published on April 14, 2021

Dan Walker is stepping down from Football Focus TV presenter Dan Walker has thanked his fans for their support after 12 years of hosting the BBC's flagship football show. The BBC Breakfast host is leaving the show for pastures new, and promises.. Credit: Yahoo News Duration: 01:23Published on April 8, 2021

Sarasota skateboarder Jake Ilardi gets community help for Olympics training Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 01:42Published on April 5, 2021

National-level water sports coaching camp held in Srinagar A national-level water sports coaching camp to promote canoeing and kayaking is being held at Dal Lake. The camp is being organized to hone the players for the upcoming Olympics. 24 players from.. Credit: ANI Duration: 03:14Published on April 2, 2021

Meet India’s first fencer to make it to the Olympics Bhavani Devi, 27, has been fencing since she was 10. Her lifelong dream has been to represent India at the Olympics. This year, in Tokyo, that dream comes true. She will also make history – no other.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:56Published on April 2, 2021

Abe returns to competition in style at Antalya Grand Slam Japan’s Abe Hifumi is our man of the day. This was the 66kg double World Champion’s first outing on the tour since qualifying for the Olympics late last year and he flew through the preliminaries. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 03:00Published on April 1, 2021

Ryan Lochte eyes fifth Olympic Games 12-time Olympic swimming medalist Ryan Lochte is making another run at making team USA. He hopes his times and his new training program help him get to Tokyo this summer. Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 01:50Published on March 26, 2021

Tokyo 2020 games: Olympic torch relay begins in Fukushima After a delay of more than a year, the Olympic torch relay ceremony for the Tokyo 2020 games has begun. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:44Published on March 25, 2021

Fukushima residents still suffering as 'recovering Olympics' press ahead The summer Olympic games in Tokyo have been billed as the ‘recovery games,’ but 10 years after the Fukushima disaster, many residents living near the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant, tell a very.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 04:38Published on March 25, 2021

Will Claye: The Olympian with music dreams When the Olympics were postponed in 2020, triple jumper Will Claye chose to channel his emotions into music. A three-time Olympic medalist from the US, Claye is also a recording artist with his own.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 02:21Published on March 18, 2021

Usain Bolt talks to CNN about his beloved Manchester United Manchester United superfan and eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt talks to CNN about his verdict on the season so far and reveals if he’s Ole in or Ole out. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:32Published on March 18, 2021

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Elinor Barker: Olympic champion back in training after being hit by car Olympic champion Elinor Barker is "relieved" to have resumed training after she was hit by a car last week. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Greg Rutherford: Former long jump Olympic champion training to compete in bobsleigh Britain's former Olympic long jump champion Greg Rutherford aims to compete at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games after taking up bobsleigh. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Harry Skelton: Champion jump jockey on the story behind his title win Harry Skelton says his father Nick's Olympic success helped drive him to be champion jump jockey for the first time. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
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Duncan Scott breaks 200m freestyle record at British Olympic trials Duncan Scott claims his third title and second British record of the week with victory in the 200m freestyle at the British Olympic trials in London. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
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