On the 10th anniversary of Great Britain's 2016 Olympic hockey gold, the Duchess of Edinburgh recalls the tense final against the Netherlands. Despite the historic win, the sport faces challenges in participation growth and maintaining elite performance levels.
The Asian Games are set to begin in Nagoya, Japan, on September 19, hosting 15,000 athletes and officials. The event features diverse housing, including a cruise ship, and will showcase young talents like Alexandra Eala, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Yu Zidi.
AusTriathlon has launched a new high performance hub at the Miami Aquatic Centre on the Gold Coast. The facility aims to centralize training for elite athletes and developing talent, including rising star Aspen Anderson, ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
Pole dancing is expanding beyond strip clubs and cabaret into theatrical performances at the Edinburgh Fringe, telling complex stories about HIV diagnoses, neurodivergence, and human relationships through intense physical art.
Hyrox has evolved into a global fitness phenomenon since its 2017 founding by Christian Toetzke, Michael Trautmann, and Moritz Fürste, combining running with functional strength training and eyeing the 2032 Olympics.
India hosts the World Championships in New Delhi 17 years after Hyderabad 2009, highlighting the nation's massive growth in badminton participation, commercial reach, and consistent global podium finishes.
Ariana Grande's Eternal Sunshine tour at the O2 showcases her powerful voice and grand stage presence, but raises concerns over her well-being amid intense public scrutiny of her body.
India hires 'monkey whisperers' who mimic langur calls to scare off Rhesus monkeys from a New Delhi stadium, ahead of an international badminton tournament, following disruptions at the India Open earlier this year.
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe emphasized the need to keep politicians out of sports governance during the European championships, touching on topics including the 2028 LA Olympics, private equity, and the ban on Russian athletes.
The 1996 US women's basketball team, whose gold medal win in Atlanta spurred the creation of the WNBA, is inducted into the Hall of Fame alongside stars Candace Parker and Chamique Holdsclaw.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a nationwide talent hunt for children aged 5 to 15 and stated India's ambition to host the 2036 Olympic Games during his Independence Day speech at the Red Fort.
JPMorgan Chase has become the Olympics' first-ever global banking partner in a massive nine-figure deal spanning the LA 2028 and French Alps 2030 Games, offering exclusive marketing rights and a vote of confidence after several corporate departures.
Former Olympic boxing champion Audley Harrison reflects at 54 on his pioneering career, clashes with the BBC and promoters, and his life after retiring from the sport.
Cristóbal Alfaro scored twice as Mexico defeated the United States 2-0 to retain the Concacaf Under-20 title at the Azteca, securing a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Frederick Richard won his first US men's gymnastics all-around title on Saturday with a total of 170.015, outdistancing runner-up Shane Wiskus and newcomer Danila Leykin.
Georgia Hunter Bell, 32, transforms from a retired athlete to a favourite for the 1500m gold at the European Athletics Championships, driven by a comeback inspired by coaches Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows.
The 2016 Olympic Games opened in Rio de Janeiro with a Maracana Stadium spectacle, while American Virginia Thrasher won the first gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle event.
UK Sport has withdrawn funding from GB Snowsport due to governance issues, despite record funding for winter sports. £12.5m is guaranteed for athletes through a new, undecided mechanism ahead of the 2030 Alpes Games.
Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker urged young people to avoid abusive language, stating it reflects personality and isn't "cool." She shared her message on X, noting the normalization of degrading language, and emphasized that true coolness lies in hard work, kindness, and respect.
A masterplan for Brisbane's 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games reveals pedestrian bridges linking Victoria Park to the CBD and National Aquatic Centre, with two-thirds of the park designated as green public space, despite ongoing protests against the stadium development.
Double Olympic champion Adam Ramsay-Peaty discusses his emotional rollercoaster after the Commonwealth Games, where he won three medals but none gold, and his journey to find balance between athletic drive and personal well-being ahead of the 2028 LA Olympics.
Australia dominates Commonwealth Games swimming, winning 23 of 35 events, with Olympic champion Cameron McEvoy predicting a golden era peaking at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
Cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is a strategic move by the IOC to tap into India's massive commercial market and attract over 2 billion new viewers, seeking a younger and broader audience.
French DJ and electro-house musician Kavinsky (Vincent Belorgey), known for his hit 'Nightcall' featured in the movie Drive, has been found dead at his Paris home aged 50, prompting tributes from fellow artists and French leaders.
