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COVID case found at Olympic village, raising infection fears

A person has tested positive for COVID-19 at the Tokyo Olympics athletes’ village, organisers said, adding to concerns about infections at the Games which begin next week.

Iran to play Hong Kong, Thailand, Pakistan at Asian volleyball meet

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Iran’s Jahanbakhsh set for Feyenoord move: Report

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IOC chief Bach warns against 'political demonstrations' on podiums at Olympics

Athletes should not make "political demonstrations" or express their private views on the medal podium at the Tokyo Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said on Friday.

Djokovic confirms he will compete at Tokyo Games

World number one Novak Djokovic confirmed he will compete at the Tokyo Olympics as the Serb remains on course to achieve the Golden Slam in tennis.

Esteghlal, Foolad, Golgohar through to Hazfi Cup semis

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Prominent football pundit, film critic Hamidreza Sadr dies at 65

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Bolt describes racist abuse of England trio as ‘horrible, unfair’

Eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt told Reuters that racism has no place in football or in society after three England players faced online abuse following their penalty shootout defeat to Italy in the Euro 2020 final on Sunday.

Sancho has medical ahead of £73m Manchester United move

England winger Jadon Sancho had a medical as his £73m move to Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund edges closer.

Women's interest in Olympics on the rise: Research

Interest in the Olympic Games among women is rising, with nearly as many women as men now keen on the sports extravaganza due to begin in the Japanese capital at the end of next week, according to research released on Wednesday.