American Olympic 100 metres hurdles gold medallist Brianna McNeal charged and provisionally suspended for violating World Athletics' Anti-Doping rules.
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe believes the COVID-19 vaccines and the fact that athletes are able to prepare properly means he's confident the Tokyo Olympics will happen this year.
Star sprinter Hima Das was formally inducted as Deputy Superintendent of Assam Police on Friday. CM Sarbananda Sonowal presented the appointment letter to Hima at an event in Guwahati. The athlete has been appointed under the Integrated Sports Policy of the state govt. The 21-year-old international sprinter had won a gold medal in Asian Games in 2018. Known as 'Dhing Express', Hima was appointed to the post of DSP on February 11. Hima will continue to strive for excellence in her sport alongside her job in state police. The Arjuna awardee thanked CM Sonowal and Assam Olympic Association for their support. Hima is currently preparing for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics qualification at NIS-Patiala.
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Fears that training disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic will lead to subpar performances at the Tokyo Games are overblown as many athletes will emerge from lockdowns stronger than ever, five-time Olympic champion Katie Ledecky said.
Skateboarders Pacel and Ali Khachab hare hoping to represent Lebanon at the Tokyo Olympics as they set up a crowd-funding campaign toward their indoor skate hall.
A British-born woman who went to Syria as a schoolgirl to join Islamic State should not be allowed to return to Britain because she poses a security risk, the UK's Supreme Court ruled on Friday. Adam Reed reports.
Amnesty Internaional has revoked its 'prisoner of conscience' status previously given to Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. It relates to past comments he's made that the NGO say qualify as advocacy of hate. Adam Reed reports.
Golf icon Tiger Woods is awake, responsive and recovering after surgery following the serious car accident he suffered on Tuesday in LA. Woods needed to have fractures of his tibia and fibula bones stabilized with a rod after Tuesday's crash. Adam Reed reports.
The U.N. has called on the UAE to present proof of life that one of the ruler of Dubai's daughters is still alive. A video published earlier this week apparently shows Sheikha Latifa saying she's being held prisoner. Adam Reed reports.
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