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Biles' Tokyo struggles could inspire wider change around mental health
AFP, Published on 28/07/2021
» TOKYO: First it was Naomi Osaka, now weeks later a tearful Simone Biles. Two of the biggest names in sport have publicly revealed that they are struggling with their mental health -- and they could be the catalyst for wider change.
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Zhang carves unlikely path towards glory
Sports, Published on 19/08/2020
» Zhang Xinjun is pinching himself these days to ensure he is not dreaming.
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Olympic flag arrives in Tokyo for 2020 Games
AFP, Published on 24/08/2016
» TOKYO - The Olympic flag arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday as Japan's capital gears up to host the 2020 Games, with officials promising smooth sailing after Rio's sometimes shaky 2016 instalment.
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After Rio, Tokyo eyes safe, smooth 2020 Games
AFP, Published on 21/08/2016
» TOKYO - The people of Tokyo have spent the past two weeks watching the Olympics with increasing confidence that the myriad problems that have dogged the Games will make Rio an easy act to follow.
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Gunmen run wild in Rio tourist spots ahead of Olympics
AFP, Published on 26/05/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Pulling in at one of Rio's swishest buildings, the driver of the blue luxury car turns on the blinkers, pauses for the security gate to open -- and suddenly is staring into the barrel of a gun.
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Germany's '100-million-euro-man' Mueller
AFP, Published on 11/05/2016
» BERLIN - Famously mistaken as a ball-boy by Diego Maradona after his Germany debut in 2010, Thomas Mueller will need no introduction at Euro 2016.
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Fresh cuts to cash-strapped Rio Olympics
AFP, Published on 20/01/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - The cash-strapped Rio Olympics announced Tuesday cuts to everything from stadium seating to perks for participants, but assured that the Games' biggest infrastructure project -- extension of the Rio metro -- is on time.
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Beijing launches final pitch for 2022 Winter Games
AFP, Published on 27/07/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR - Beijing Olympic officials on Monday shrugged off questions over snow levels and spread-out venues in their 2022 Winter Games bid as they launched their final pitch in Malaysia ahead of an IOC vote this week.
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Almaty narrows gap on Beijing in 2022 Olympics race
AFP, Published on 27/07/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR - Beijing and Almaty on Monday embarked on a frantic final lobbying campaign for the 2022 Winter Olympics ahead of a decision this week on the winner.
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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Village to be hydrogen-powered: report
AFP, Published on 05/01/2015
» TOKYO - The athletes village for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo will be a futuristic "hydrogen town" where electricity and hot water are generated from the abundant element, a local newspaper reported Monday.
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