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Gold medalist Imane Khelif of Algeria kisses her medal.
OLYMPICS / Boxing
Aug 10, 2024
Algeria's Khelif delights newfound devotees with statement win at Paris Games
Khelif is the first Algerian woman to earn an Olympic boxing title and the first from her country to claim gold since Hocine Soltani at Atlanta 1996.
Algeria's Imane Khelif celebrates after she won her semifinal bout in the women's 66-kg event at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday.
OLYMPICS / Boxing
Aug 7, 2024
Boxer Khelif puts gender dispute aside to reach final as fans flock to support her
Khelif delivered a flawless performance against Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng in front of the massed Algerian fans in Paris.
Spain's Rafael Nadal leaves the court after losing against Germany's Alexander Zverev in their men's singles match on day two of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on Monday.
TENNIS
May 28, 2024
Paris darling Nadal exits French Open in farewell-like defeat
"I hope to be back on this court for the Olympics," Nadal said after his loss to Alexander Zverev.
The Eiffel Tower Stadium, under construction for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris on April 13
OLYMPICS
May 21, 2024
No reason to sanction Israel at Games, says Paralympics head
Andrew Parsons says the situations regarding Israel, Russia and Belarus are different.
The judges' tower in Teahupo'o in Tahiti, French Polynesia, during a pro surfing event in August. Residents of Teahupo'o have protested plans by Olympic organizers to build a 14 meter aluminum tower ahead of the 2024 Games.
OLYMPICS
Dec 8, 2023
Safety is top priority, Paris Games boss says amid surfing tower row
Last week, a barge bringing the aluminum tower to the Tahiti site of Teahupo'o damaged the coral reef, bringing work to a halt.
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi receives his 8th Ballon d'Or award during the 2023 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony in Paris on Monday.
SOCCER
Oct 31, 2023
Messi wins record eighth Ballon d'Or for best player in the world
Inter Miami's Messi, who last won the award in 2021, played a pivotal role in guiding Argentina to its first World Cup title in 36 years last year.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 5, 2023
Jasper Philipsen claims Tour double in crash-marred finale
Australian Caleb Ewan took second place and German Phil Bauhaus finished third in the fourth stage.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 4, 2023
Jasper Philipsen delivers to take Tour's third stage
Philipsen was a cut above the rest, finishing off his team's work in impressive fashion for his third career win on the Tour and his seventh victory of the season.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 7, 2022
China accused of ignoring hockey player's human rights as isolation complaints grow
Several Games participants have complained about the isolation conditions, as well as the confusing procedures around being allowed to leave.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 30, 2021
Lionel Messi makes Ligue 1 debut as Mbappe shines for PSG
Fans were rewarded in the 66th minute when the Argentinian replaced the disappointing Neymar.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 27, 2021
No comment: Naomi Osaka to skip news conferences at French Open
Osaka says she hoped the 'considerable amount' that she expected to forfeit as a penalty would go toward a mental health charity.

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