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Speculation has swirled for decades that everyone from North Korean footballers to coaches are punished for not dominating international sporting championships.

Relations between North Korea and South Korea have been strained for many years, but one moment in 2000 shows another future is still possible.

Yasuhiro Suzuki banned from all competition for eight years after putting muscle-enhancing substance in fellow canoeist's drink.

The government has been accused of withholding £2.5bn earmarked for charities, much of which is to be recouped from the sale of assets built for the 2012 Olympic Games.

The multi-sport event, scheduled to take place from 9 to 25 February 2018, will see as many as 85 robot volunteers in action.

Although they are not his goals at the moment, Roger Federer has refused to rule out the possibility of competing in the Davis Cup and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Paris and LA - the only two remaining bidders - have agreed to host the summer games in 2024 and 2028.

A fifth of the Japanese workforce faces the risk of death from overwork, according to a government survey.

Bedene was granted UK citizenship in 2015 and is the current British number three.

Cricket in the Olympics could lead to more funding and global exposure.

The African athletes had been invited to speak at a conference attended by Sheikh Mohammed.

Virtual reality footage to be live-streamed over a 5G network during the South Korea 2018 Olympics.

The group has gathered enough signatures for a referendum opposing Budapest's 2024 Olympic bid.

Olympics organisers need eight tons of smartphone metal to make 5,000 medals for Tokyo 2020.

Tokyo says the references are against the Olympic charter that opposes the use of sports for political purposes.

Eight-time Olympic medallist confirmed his decision via a Facebook statement issued on Wednesday afternoon.

Wada's scathing report says budget and operational cutbacks resulted in limited resources for the anti-doping department.

Ahmed Farah served four years for knife crime, but now fears for his life.

The charge carries a maximum penalty of up to 18 months in jail.

Only 12% of tickets for the Paralympics have been sold and many countries are not taking part.

The doll was taken as a souvenir from Russian pavilion at the Olympic complex.

Heather Wheeler posted the info-graphic on Twitter in reaction to a message from the EU Parliament.

Researchers believe the World Anti-Doping Agency breach was a form of retaliation against whistleblower Yuliya Stepanova.

Lilesa told reporters that he could be killed or jailed for making the sign of protest.

The swimmer has reportedly avoided a lifetime ban after falsely claiming he was mugged.

Brazil face Germany in the Men's football final clash on Saturday.

The USOC said it will look at 'any potential consequences for the athletes.'

The two US Olympic swimmers have been accused of falsely reporting a crime.

The two were with fellow swimmers Ryan Lochte and James Feigen when they were allegedly robbed at gunpoint in Rio.

The Team GB sailing pair only have to finish the final event to secure gold in Rio.