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Sir Mo Farah says he was illegally trafficked to the UK as a child
Mo Farah, one of the greatest athletes that Britain has been fortunate to have, was illegally trafficked into the country at the age of nine.
Sadhna Yadav Jul 12, 2022
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: UK Sport seeks exceptional funding from the Britain government
With the current funding cycle ending in March 2021, a gap of several months will be produced, risking the sustainability of the sports' governing bodies
Aakash Chatterjee May 06, 2020
England Rugby Sevens player Jodie Ounsley risks hearing loss for Tokyo Olympics
Doctors have advised her not to participate in body contact sports
Aakash Chatterjee Feb 18, 2020
Russian athletes face Olympics ban over doping data manipulation
The athletes might face a four-year ban but will be able to participate in Euro 2020
Aakash Chatterjee Dec 09, 2019
Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah likely to miss start of 2020-21 Premier League season
Mo Salah might join the Egyptian national side for their campaign in the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020
Aakash Chatterjee Nov 22, 2019
Rio 2016 boxing officials to be banned from 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The boxing tournament in the Tokyo Games 2020 will be displaying scores at the end of each round for increased transparency, clarity, and integrity
Aakash Chatterjee Nov 21, 2019
Rio's Olympic legacy: Crime, corruption, recession, pollution and derelict venues
Rio de Janeiro one year on from the Olympic Games opening ceremony on 5 August 2016.
David Sim Aug 04, 2017
'He committed no crime': Ryan Lochte cleared of charges over false robbery report during Rio Olympics
The US swimmer previously claimed he was robbed at gunpoint while out with fellow teammates Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger and Jimmy Feigen.
Lara Rebello Jul 15, 2017
8 Isis sympathisers jailed in Brazil for plotting chemical attacks during Rio 2016 Olympics
All the eight men are Brazilian nationals who were found to be promoting Isis activities on the internet.
Ananya Roy May 05, 2017
Indian rower who failed to make it to Oxford University Boat Club aims for global honour at 34
Ex-Team GB star Andrew Triggs Hodge and Chris Liwski were Malvika Surendra-Pai's classmates at Oxford.
Naveen Ullal Apr 02, 2017
£1m UFC contract? Dana White issued come and get me plea by British Olympian Lutalo Muhammad
Exclusive: Double taekwondo medallist does not believes Jade Jones can emulate Ronda Rousey.
Nick Howson Mar 24, 2017
Overshadowed Tom Daley has much to offer British Diving says Chris Mears
Exclusive: Olympic bronze medallist remains a key figure ahead of Tokyo 2020.
Nick Howson Mar 21, 2017
Sir Bradley Wiggins' reputation tarnished by 'mystery package' scandal says Daley Thompson
Exclusive: Double Olympic gold winner Thompson criticises Team Sky's handling of episode.
Nick Howson Mar 20, 2017
Double Olympic champion Joanna Rowsell Shand announces retirement from international cycling
Five-time world champion says decision to step away is the hardest she has ever had to make.
George Flood Mar 14, 2017
Who is Usain Bolt? Net worth and facts about the Olympic sprint legend
All you need to know about the greatest sportsperson in Jamaica's history.
Nick Howson Mar 09, 2017
British Olympic hero Greg Rutherford 'sickened' by ex-manager's £48,000 con job
Olympic long jumper says stress of fraud may have affected his sporting performance.
Paul Wright Mar 07, 2017
'I have done everything I wanted' says Usain Bolt as retirement date looms
Usain Bolt is the reigning world and Olympic champion in 100m and 200m.
Pradhan Muthanna Feb 15, 2017
Double Olympic champion Nicola Adams turns professional and will fight in Manchester in April
Former English amateur champion is the first female fighter to sign for veteran promoter.
Dan Hawkins Jan 23, 2017
British swimmer Fran Halsall explains reasons for retirement
The 26-year-old scooped more than 30 medals at World, European and Commonwealth level.
Dan Hawkins Jan 16, 2017
Queen lauds unsung heroes, Olympians and Paralympians in Christmas Day speech
Watch the full Christmas 2016 speech by Queen Elizabeth II.
Ananya Roy Dec 25, 2016
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel holds 'advanced discussions' over January move
The Nigeria international has not featured in a Blues matchday squad this season under Antonio Conte.
Nick Howson Dec 20, 2016
Andy Murray named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Journalists' Association
Murray was recently voted as the UK's greatest sportsperson ever.
Arjun Devgan Dec 16, 2016
So long 2016, thanks for all the tweets: A retrospective look at the year's top ten Twitter hashtags
As users are invited to join in with the #ThisHappened hashtag, IBTimes UK looks back at Twitter's top trends in 2016.
Oliver Cragg Dec 06, 2016
Usain Bolt ready to start family with his 'first lady' Kasi Bennett: 'It is getting there'
Nine-time Olympic champion recently shut down reports that he is engaged to his girlfriend of two years.
Toyin Owoseje Nov 30, 2016
Usain Bolt makes shocking confession, says lost love for running before Rio 2016 Olympics
Bolt will retire post the 2017 London World Championships.
Arjun Devgan Nov 29, 2016
Moe Sbihi: Gold medallist challenging rowing stereotypes having joined pantheon of greats in Rio
Olympian does not come from a traditional rowing background, but that has not been a barrier to success.
George Flood Nov 25, 2016
Rio de Janeiro: Moment police chopper 'shot down by drug dealers' caught on video
Rio drug dealers also shot down a police helicopter in 2009, killing both pilots.
Mark Piggott Nov 20, 2016
Chelsea outcast John Obi Mikel to decide future in January
Mikel is one of Chelsea's longest-serving players, having joined the club in 2006.
Joshua Evans Nov 12, 2016
Double Olympic rowing champion Heather Stanning announces retirement
The London and Rio gold medallist made history with Helen Glover in 2016.
Jen Offord Nov 09, 2016
Andy Murray the newest member of British sporting royalty after reaching world number one
The Wimbledon and Olympic champion is in illustrious company after ousting Novak Djokovic.
Nick Howson Nov 05, 2016
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