Lewis Hamilton Ready to Join Sports Social Media Boycott Against Racism

World champion Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday he is ready to join this weekend’s widespread sports boycott of social media in a stand against racism even if Formula 1 is not convinced. “I think I probably will follow and support this weekend,” said Hamilton on the sidelines of the Portuguese Grand Prix. A coalition of football organisations including the English…

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Tokyo Olympics Could Be Held Without Fans, Says Games Chief Seiko Hashimoto

This summer’s virus-postponed Olympics could be held behind closed doors, Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto told AFP on Friday, pledging to ensure the Games will be safe. Former Olympian Hashimoto said the Games could only be a success if organisers “completely protect” athletes and people in Japan, and that she is hopeful people will “be glad” the event went ahead.…

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DJOKOVIC WINS HISTORIC 9TH AUSTRALIAN OPEN CROWN

Novak Djokovic won a historic ninth Australian Open title on Sunday at Melbourne, becoming just the second player in history to lift nine trophies at one Grand Slam championship. Djokovic breaks a tie with Roger Federer for the second-most victories at a single major, and now the Serbian only trails Rafael Nadal’s 13 crowns at Roland Garros. Next year, Djokovic…

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NAOMI OSAKA WINS AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2021: IT FEELS REALLY INCREDIBLE, SAYS 4-TIME GRAND SLAM CHAMPION

Naomi Osaka beat Jennifer Brady 6-4, 6-3 in the women’s singles final Osaka’s victory at a floodlit Rod Laver Arena gave the Japanese her fourth major crown. Osaka has won her past 21 matches at all tournaments dating to last season Naomi Osaka won her fourth Grand Slam title by pulling away to beat Jennifer Brady 6-4, 6-3 in the…

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LEADERS OF G7 COUNTRIES SEND MESSAGE OF SUPPORT FOR THE TOKYO OLYMPIC & PARA OLYMPIC GAMES 2020

IOC President Thomas Bach has thanked the G7 for their strong support for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 in the communique following the meeting of G7 leaders today. The communique issued at the end of the virtual meeting of G7 Leaders supports the “commitment of Japan to hold the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 in a safe and…

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International Olympic committee approves Russia’s new Olympic team name as ROC and it’s flag for the next 2 Olympic Games

With Russia’s name banned from the next two Olympics, the country’s team and athletes will be officially branded as “ROC,” the International Olympic Committee said Friday. The team name — an acronym for Russian Olympic Committee — has been agreed on by the IOC and the World Anti-Doping Agency, which has accused the country of running a state-backed doping program.…

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FOOTBALL LEGEND DIEGO MARADONA DIES OF HEART ATTACK AT 60

Diego Maradona, one of the greatest footballers of all time, died Wednesday at the age of 60, plunging his sport and his native Argentina into mourning. Renowned along with Pele as one of the greatest players ever to play the game, the Argentine World Cup-winning captain died of a heart attack, having undergone brain surgery earlier this month, a member…

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Ana Belac of Slovenia wins Carolina Golf Classic

Ana Belac of Slovenia won the Carolina Golf Classic at Pinehurst No. 9 for her first Symetra Tour title, wrapping up an LPGA Tour card with the breakthrough victory. The former Duke star closed with a 2-over 74 for a four-stroke victory. Six strokes ahead entering the day after rounds of 66, 71 and 70, she finished at 7-under 281. ‘Grateful’…

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Experts say European countries are suffering due to Covid-19 by relaxing lockdown in sports & entertainment.

European countries ‘paying a high price’ for coming out of lockdowns too quickly, EU’s top COVID adviser says Peter Piot warns public health must be ‘fixed’ before economies fully restart Europe has been badly hit in second wave of pandemic, with infections and deaths rapidly increasing A top EU coronavirus adviser has said Europe is now “paying a high price”…

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International Olympic Committee (IOC) president : Don’t expect countries to pull out of Olympics due to COVID-19

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach says he doesn’t expect countries to pull out of next year’s Tokyo Olympics due to Covid pandemic and that athletes too won’t be barred if they test negative. The Tokyo Olympics are set to be held from July 23 to August 8 next year after being postponed from 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.…

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