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World Athletics approved mandatory cheek swabbing to determine athletes gender

April 1, 2025 - by Ben Lester

World Athletics have approved of the introduction of mandatory cheek swabbing to determine an athlete’s gender. As reported on Sky Sports News President Sebastian Coe said. “It’s important to do …

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Is squash a dying sport?

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 - by Cameron Moody

THE number of people participating in squash within England is significantly decreasing each year. According to figures found by Statista, the number of people participating in squash in England has …

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Great Britain team at World lifesaving championships 2022
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Surfs up for Lifesavers down under

April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 - by Piran Phillips

THE Olympics will be going down under to Brisbane Australia in 2032, and one of the largest sports in Australia has bided to be included. Surf Lifesaving officially announced earlier …

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Laura Kenny with two gold medals at the 2012 olympics
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Dame Laura Kenny announces retirement from track cycling

March 19, 2024March 20, 2024 - by Sarah-Louise Hazell

Dame Laura Kenny – Britains most successful Olympian – has announced her retirement from Track Cycling.

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Mary Lou Retton performing a handstand
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Former Olympic gymnast back home in ‘recovery mode’ after life scare.

October 24, 2023November 9, 2023 - by Josh Jablonski

Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton is in recovery mode after contracting a rare form of Pneumonia

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IOC approves cricket for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

October 17, 2023November 9, 2023 - by Finley Harlow

For the first time since 1900 cricket will be played at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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Solent Sports News Bulletins 11.30am October 17th

October 17, 2023November 9, 2023 - by Jamie Oleszynski

Here’s the 11:30am bulletin from Solent Sports News, presented by Jamie Oleszynski and Jamie Somerville.

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Joel Embiid has declared for Team USA’s Olympic basketball team

October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 - by Evan Pender - 1 Comment

The current MVP of the National Basketball Association (NBA) has turned his back on Cameroon, and decided he wants to play amongst the best of the best in the Olympics. …

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