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Toyota follows another Japanese company Panasonic in ending its association with the Olympics. Photo: Reuters
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Toyota ends sponsorship ties with IOC over ‘increasingly political’ Olympics

Chairman questions whether the event is still ‘putting athletes first’ as he ends the auto giant’s involvement after end of 10-year deal.

Chairman questions whether the event is still ‘putting athletes first’ as he ends the auto giant’s involvement after end of 10-year deal

Cheung’s coach says their father-son relationship key to double Olympic success

Paris Olympics: viral South Korean shooter lands first acting role – as assassin

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Journaling helps release negative thoughts and emotions. Simone Biles knows

Simone Biles keeps a ‘worry journal’, Gigi Hadid a ‘bad journal’, to ease anxiety. Journaling can help put life’s challenges in perspective.

Simone Biles keeps a ‘worry journal’ to ease anxiety. Photo: USA TODAY Sports
Simone Biles keeps a ‘worry journal’ to ease anxiety. Photo: USA TODAY Sports
Gymnastics

US gymnast Chiles appeals decision that stripped her of Olympic bronze medal

Chiles lost her medal from the women’s floor event in Paris after the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled in favour of a Romanian appeal.

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City’s Paralympians honoured at welcome home ceremony, talk of Paris pride

Chief Executive John Lee presents members of 23-strong Games delegation with certificates of commendation.

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Cheung aims for Olympic gold again at Los Angeles 2028, but a world title first

Hong Kong fencing coach Koenig says two-time Games foil champion aims to emulate Hungary’s Aron Szilagyi, who won three straight golds.

Hong Kong’s Cheung Ka-long celebrates winning his second Olympic gold, in Paris. Photo: AP
Hong Kong’s Cheung Ka-long celebrates winning his second Olympic gold, in Paris. Photo: AP
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IOC’s complicated election rules could block Sebastian Coe’s bid for presidency

The 67-year-old president of the track governing body World Athletics appears ineligible under new guidance.

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Australian Olympian nets 12-month ban after attempted cocaine purchase in Paris

Tom Craig was arrested but released without charge after trying to purchase the drug in Paris on August 7.

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Olympics, Paralympics a success for Paris but a calamity for some businesses

Many in the city’s service industry say they had one of their worst-ever summers, mainly because of security restrictions at Olympic venues.

While the Paris Olympics and Paralympics saw high numbers of visitors, they were restricted in their movements by heavy security at some places. Photo: AFP
Athletics

Alleged killer of Ugandan athlete Cheptegei dies from burns, hospital says

The man, the former partner of the 33-year-old marathoner, had sustained 30 per cent burns when he attacked her over a property dispute.

Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei died last week from injuries sustained when her former partner poured petrol over her and set her on fire. Photo: Reuters
Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei died last week from injuries sustained when her former partner poured petrol over her and set her on fire. Photo: Reuters
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China earn more Paralympic golds than US, GB combined but enthusiasm at home low

In contrast, the Olympics were watched widely, with race against the US followed closely and Team China athletes lauded as national heroes.

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Siobhan Haughey not yet ‘fully committed’ to competing at Olympic Games in 2028

Hongkonger has won two silver and two bronze medals and across past two Olympics in Tokyo and Paris.

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Asian Games: More sponsors, better marketing among OCA chief Singh’s priorities

The Indian, 77, has been the OCA acting president since 2021, filling in for Kuwait’s Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah.

FILE PHOTO: Olympic Council of Asia acting president Randhir Singh has listed bringing in more sponsorship for the Asian Games among his top priorities. Photo: Reuters
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Australia sack swimming coach who backed South Korean rival at Paris Olympics

Palfrey triggered a media storm at the Olympics when he urged Kim Woo-min to win the 400m, which featured two Australian contenders.

Michael Palfrey was sacked for urging one of his former charges, South Korea’s Kim Woo-min, to victory when there were two swimmers in the Australian team in contention. Photo: Youtube
Michael Palfrey was sacked for urging one of his former charges, South Korea’s Kim Woo-min, to victory when there were two swimmers in the Australian team in contention. Photo: Youtube
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Paralympics: Ho, Tse ‘kept believing’ in winning Hong Kong’s latest gold medal

Ho Yuen Kei and Tse Tak-wah clinched gold in the Boccia mixed pairs BC3 event as Leung Yuk-wing and Cheung Yuen won silver in BC4.

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Paris Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being set on fire by boyfriend

Incident took place just weeks after Cheptegei had taken part in the marathon at the Paris Olympics.

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Cheung Ka-long’s Olympic opponents should fear him, Hong Kong fencing coach says

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist needs to turn his aura to his advantage, not be crushed by pressure, according to Greg Koenig.

Cheung Ka-long must manage the pressure of being defending Olympic champion in Paris. Photo: Handout
Cheung Ka-long must manage the pressure of being defending Olympic champion in Paris. Photo: Handout
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Exclusive | Angry Chinese table tennis superfans threaten Paris Olympics TV protest

Group say they could disrupt broadcast in China with banners Western media would be ‘very interested’ in, after being censored at home.

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It’s gold for Mongolia: team’s ‘insane uniform’ is most beautiful at Paris Games

Public and Olympians praise the ‘blend of beauty and tradition’, with one saying the country should be given the gold medal for best outfit.

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Paris Games a stage to make women feel ‘empowered’, says record-breaker mum

Ultra-runner Natalie Dau, 52, who recently ran from Thailand to Singapore in a record 12 days, says it is possible now to be a mother and also an elite athlete.

Dau advocates for prominent sportswomen using the Olympic stage to address the impact of the menstrual cycle on athletic performance. Photo: Handout