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Tennis player Paula Badosa attributes heatstroke to Olympic quarterfinal exit

The Spanish athlete had to be wheeled off the tennis court due to her inability to continue after a long medical timeout

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Heated battle to the quarterfinals for Russian tennis star Medvedev

The Russian second seed stayed on course despite struggling with extreme temperatures and the prospect of ‘dying’ from the humidity

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Dutch athletes face ‘Olympic jail’ due to strict Covid-19 SOPs in Tokyo

‘Unacceptable’ living conditions have given rise to immense protest from delegates subject to daily coronavirus tests and quarantine measures at the Tokyo Olymp...

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How athletes and fans bridge the gap for Tokyo’s pandemic-stricken Olympics

What was once packed stadiums filled with resounding cheers is now social media accounts packed with resounding posts and videos – this is the Olympics in the N...

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China scores hattrick of diving golds at Tokyo Olympics

The Asian nation showed its supremacy by clinching the gold for the men’s synchronised 3m springboard final, ahead of the United States and Germany

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When the pressure to compete is too much for our athletes

Is there any respite for professional sportsmen and women who shoulder more than just the expectations of their nations in high-pressure sporting events, such a...

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Covid-19 decimates water skier Aaliyah Yoong’s hopes for a World Junior title

The teenage athlete, who will be ineligible for the title next year, looks to make her mark in the forthcoming Asian Waterski and Wakeboard Championships as wel...

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American gymnast Simone Biles is officially out from Olympic final

After much speculation, the defending champion confirms her withdrawal from the individual all-around gymnastics competition final due to mental health concerns

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Soniia Cheah succumbs to Ratchanok Intanon in Olympic debut

National player's attempt to reach the quarterfinals in the women’s singles event fell short after her defeat today.

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National archer Khairul Anuar shoots his way into Olympics third round

Malaysian shoot-off sensation delivers a perfect win over Finland and China on his way to securing a place in the quarterfinals of the men’s recurve individual...

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Double triumph for Yui Ohashi at the Tokyo Olympics

Japanese swimmer goes two-for-two by taking home the title in the women's 200m individual medley days after she clinched the gold for the 400m medley

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Youness Baalla takes a bite out of opponent during Olympic bout

Moroccan boxer disqualified for attempting to bite New Zealander David Nyika’s ear in Tokyo Olympics defeat

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Skipping meals is not the best way to lose weight

Depleting your body of nutrition not only leads to weight gain but gives rise to a slew of psychological, abdominal, and cardiovascular problems in the future.