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Winter Olympics venue warns selfie tourists
Reuters, Published on 15/01/2026
» ROME - As Italy prepares to host the Winter Olympics next month, Alpine communities are sounding the alarm over social media-driven tourism that is transforming sacred landscapes into selfie backdrops and straining the fragile mountain ecosystem.
Djokovic withdraws from ATP Cincinnati Masters
AFP, Published on 05/08/2025
» CINCINNATI — Novak Djokovic withdrew on Monday from this week's start of the ATP Cincinnati Masters, with the pullout coming a year to the day from his Paris Olympic gold medal victory.
China's netizens rally around Pan after claims 100m swim not 'humanly possible'
Reuters, Published on 02/08/2024
» HONG KONG - China's state media, athletes and netizens rallied to support Olympic swimming champion Pan Zhanle after critics including an Australian swim commentator said his world record swim in the 100 metres freestyle was not "humanly possible".
Portugal coast into Euro 2024 last-16 with 3-0 victory over Turkey
Reuters, Published on 23/06/2024
» DORTMUND, Germany: Bernardo Silva's first goal at a major tournament, a calamitous own goal from Samet Akaydin and a Bruno Fernandes tap-in gave Portugal a comfortable 3-0 win over Turkey on Saturday to guarantee qualification for the last 16 as Group F winners.
Tawanchai remains humble amidst his newfound fame
Sports, Published on 31/05/2024
» Tawanchai PK Saenchai is not getting carried away with his newfound fame ahead of his next defence of the ONE featherweight Muay Thai world title at ONE 167 on June 8.
Kohli ready to shine on Cricket World Cup stage
AFP, Published on 03/10/2023
» AHMEDABAD, India - If you can judge a tournament by the number of replica tops sold, the Cricket World Cup in India opening this week already has a winner — home superstar batsman Virat Kohli.
Kyrgios unrepentant after Miami meltdown
AFP, Published on 30/03/2022
» MIAMI: Nick Kyrgios refused to apologise for his Miami Open meltdown Tuesday and insisted he couldn’t care less about receiving further sanctions from tennis bosses.
Afghan Paralympian sparks 'joy' with Tokyo debut
AFP, Published on 31/08/2021
» TOKYO - When Afghan Paralympian Hossain Rasouli stepped onto the Tokyo track on Tuesday morning after escaping Taliban-held Kabul, fellow long jumper Roderick Townsend didn't feel rivalry but "joy".
Pandemic Olympics: how the Tokyo Games will be different
AFP, Published on 20/07/2021
» TOKYO: Tokyo 2020 will be an Olympics like no other: held during a pandemic with crowds of tourists banned, extravagant celebrations replaced by tough infection controls, and even victory hugs off the cards.
'Dream come true' as women's World Cup heads Down Under
AFP, Published on 26/06/2020
» WELLINGTON - Football lovers in Australia and New Zealand offered rare praise for FIFA's transparency Friday after the southern hemisphere neighbours won hosting rights for the 2023 women's World Cup.