The first Emirati to participate in a Paralympic tournament will compete in the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships, which starts today. Thuraya Al Zaabi will join the javelin and shot put events in Qatar, hoping to secure a place in Rio next year. Zaabi first took part in the Paralympic Games in Beijing in 2008. According to the national news agency WAM, Doha will also be making history this week when it hosts the largest para-sport event ever to come to the Middle East.
Hirschi takes 60th win of season for UAE in Czech Tour
UAE Team Emirates' Marc Hirschi launched a stinging attack in the final kilometre of stage 2 at the Czech Tour to seal the victory and the yellow jersey, marking the team's 60th win of this season.
South Korea mistakenly introduced as North Korea at the Olympics
South Korea expressed regret that its delegation of athletes at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony was introduced as from rival North Korea and has demanded assurances from organisers the mistake will not happen again.
Paris Olympics opening ceremony kicks off
Lady Gaga performed an iconic French cabaret classic at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday.
Hockey player amputates finger to compete in Olympics
Australian field hockey player Matt Dawson has gone to extraordinary lengths to compete at the Paris Olympics, amputating part of a finger to ensure he will be fit for his third Games.
Canada women's soccer head coach Priestman suspended amid drone scandal
The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) removed head coach Bev Priestman on Thursday following her suspension by Canada Soccer over a drone spying scandal that has thrust the 2020 Olympic gold medalists into an unsavory global spotlight.
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