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Japanese breakdancer Ami takes gold as breaking makes Olympic debut

by Andrew McKirdy - August 10, 2024 - 3:46pm

The urban sport of breaking spun its way onto the Olympic stage on Friday for the first and possibly last time, with Japan's B-Girl Ami winning the inaugural women's gold.

From gold to 'I do': China's badminton player wins gold, gets engaged

by Andrew McKirdy - August 3, 2024 - 9:41am

China's Huang Yaqiong won Olympic badminton mixed doubles gold on Friday before she was surprised by a marriage proposal from her off-court partner.

Japanese Olympic superfan back with a bang in Paris

by Andrew McKirdy - July 30, 2024 - 7:54pm

Japanese Olympic superfan Kyoko Ishikawa had not missed a Summer Games since 1992 until a pandemic-enforced spectator ban meant she had to watch an Olympics taking place in her home city on TV.

Afghan Paralympians in tears while Brits light up Super Sunday

by Andrew McKirdy - August 30, 2021 - 7:31am

Afghanistan's athletes were in tears when they finally arrived at the Tokyo Paralympics, officials said, as Britain's wheelchair rugby team won one of 63 golds up for grabs on Super Sunday.

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