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Fireworks get Tokyo's no-frills opening ceremony underway 23 Jul 2021 - 02:34 pm

TOKYO: Thy sky over the National Stadium in Tokyo exploded in indigo and white as fireworks marked the start of the opening ceremony...

Son signs new Tottenham deal until 2025 23 Jul 2021 - 01:51 pm

Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min has signed a new four-year deal that will keep him at the club until 2025, the Premier League...

Japan's Osaka returns to Games' spotlight on Sunday 23 Jul 2021 - 12:55 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: Japan's Naomi Osaka will return to the spotlight on Sunday, kicking off her Olympic campaign as a home crowd favourite after...

Slimmed-down ceremony to open pandemic-hit Tokyo Games 23 Jul 2021 - 11:35 am

TOKYO: The Tokyo Olympics opens on Friday with a ceremony reflecting a Games like no other, walking a fine line between celebrating the...

QSL champions Al Sadd launch preparations ahead of new season 23 Jul 2021 - 10:27 am

Doha: QNB Stars League champions Al Sadd launched their preparations for the new 2021-22 season, with their first training session at the club’s...

Al Shaqab Racing’s Sayyal gets off the mark in style 23 Jul 2021 - 10:16 am

Doha: The Al Shaqab Racing-owned Sayyal (IRE)(Shalaa x Bea Remembered) took the Prix Vichy Laboratories, a seven-furlong Maiden for two-year-olds, at Vichy, France...

Qatar's Tala set to make history, targets strong show at Games 23 Jul 2021 - 10:07 am

Doha: Rower Tala Abujbara, who was named as Qatar’s joint flag bearer along with shooter Mohamed Al Rumaihi for today’s opening ceremony of...

Barshim eyes gold at Tokyo Olympics 23 Jul 2021 - 10:03 am

Tokyo: Mutaz Barshim’s Olympic journey seems to have a logical progression. He hopes so, at least. Bronze in London (later upgraded to silver)...

Tala Abu Jubara and Mohamed Al Rumaihi to raise Qatar's flags at Olympics Opening Ceremony 22 Jul 2021 - 08:18 pm

Tokyo: Qatar Olympic Committee announced that Tala Abu Jubara and Mohamed Al Rumaihi will raise Qatar's flag at the opening of the Tokyo...

From Copa America to Olympics, Richarlison nets 3 for Brazil 22 Jul 2021 - 05:13 pm

YOKOMAHA, Japan: The jig of joy seven minutes into his Olympic debut showed just why Richarlison was so determined to be allowed by...

Spain frustrated in goalless draw with Egypt, Mexico stun France in Olympics football 22 Jul 2021 - 02:32 pm

TOKYO: Spain's Olympic men's football campaign got off to a rocky start after they lost two players to injury in a goalless draw...

Olympics: Czech beach volleyball player COVID-positive, team launches investigation 22 Jul 2021 - 02:26 pm

PRAGUE: A fifth member of the Czech Olympic team tested positive for COVID-19 and the country's Olympic Committee launched an investigation into a...

How gold can she go? Biles shines in training amid virus worries 22 Jul 2021 - 12:16 pm

TOKYO: Defending Olympic all-around champion Simone Biles shone in training on Thursday in a series of sharp routines that included a vault so...

Absent crowds, Tokyo Olympics have a shot at being green 22 Jul 2021 - 12:01 pm

Singapore: No fans. No snack stands. No tour buses or hotel bookings. To many, this year's Tokyo 2020 Olympics may seem like no...

Djokovic to start quest for Tokyo gold against 139th-ranked Dellien 22 Jul 2021 - 11:41 am

TOKYO: Tennis world number one Novak Djokovic will begin the next leg of his quest to become the first male player to complete...

Murray faces tough first hurdle in bid for Olympic hat-trick 22 Jul 2021 - 10:45 am

TOKYO: Andy Murray has overcome career-threatening hip surgery to give himself a shot at completing a hat-trick of Olympic tennis titles, but the...

Creedmoor stars again at Mont-de-Marsan 22 Jul 2021 - 09:15 am

Doha: Maintaining her 100% strike-rate at the course, Creedmoor (GB) (Invincible Spirit x Vorda), owned by H H Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al...

Team Qatar athletes get set for Tokyo Olympics 22 Jul 2021 - 09:08 am

Tokyo: Team Qatar stars yesterday continued their practice sessions in Japan, giving final touches to their preparations for the Tokyo Olympics which will...