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Olympics.com takes a closer look at the roller-coaster year that led the teenage Egyptian star to a history-making World Championships victory, and the mentality that kept her motivated despite many near-misses.

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How Amina Orfi went from heartbreak to squash’s youngest world champion

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World at their Feet: World Cup 2026

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Summer starts here. Gear up in style.

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Lindsey HORAN

U.S. captain Lindsey Heaps will make the switch to the NWSL after the European season ends.

Lindsey Heaps readies for final UEFA Women’s Champions League outing

The French basketball player was a critical force for the San Antonio Spurs as he helped his team seize a double-overtime victory and mark a personal milestone en route.

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Victor WEMBANYAMA

Victor Wembanyama in action for the San Antonio Spurs during the first game of the Western Conference Finals.

Victor Wembanyama posts 40-20 to lead Spurs to double-overtime win

Arthur’s path to the heart of Belgium’s was not an easy one. From early setbacks to reinvention, he reshaped his game to compete at the highest level. Now a cornerstone in Belgium’s evolving squad, Theate brings strength, intelligence, and determination as he looks to anchor his nation on football’s biggest stage.

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Arthur Theate: New Blood for Belgium’s Golden Generation | World at their Feet: World Cup 2026

Discover the hidden role of pacers in athletics, as Olympian Valerie Constien explains the precision, pressure, and partnership behind helping athletes chase history.

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What is the role of a pacer in athletics? 

Twenty-four years on from being drafted into the WNBA, Bird’s life in the sport has paralleled wider progress in the women’s game.

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Team USA legend Sue Bird on the growth of women's basketball

The 27-year-old from Toronto became the 16th player to be named the league’s most valuable player in back-to-back seasons. Discover the stats, legacy, and reaction behind that distinction.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrates with Chet Holmgren

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named 2025-26 NBA MVP

The record five-time champions return to the scene of their 1994 triumph looking to end a 24-year drought.

Football | FIFA World Cup 2026 

Vinicius Junior

FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil hoping history repeats itself in U.S. 

Five third-period goals keep the Canadians undefeated through three games in Group A. They'll face Norway next on Thursday (21 May).

Ice Hockey

Sidney CROSBY

Canada's Porter Martone celebrates scoring their first goal with Sidney Crosby

Sidney Crosby assists Canada to 5-1 win at IIHF World Championship 2026

The U.S. star battled past compatriot Marcos Giron in a three-set clash 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(3), overcoming a second-set wobble to keep his Roland-Garros preparations sharp.

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Ben SHELTON

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Hamburg Open 2026: Ben Shelton outlasts Marcos Giron in three sets

Despite a jump up in the WTA rankings and into the main draw of Strasbourg, Oliynykova came out on top in Eala’s final outing before Roland Garros.

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2026 Strasbourg Open: Alexandra Eala knocked out

Meeting the highest international sustainability standards, corporate events delivered by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have been re-certified to the updated ISO 20121:2024 standard for event sustainability management systems.

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Highest sustainability standards confirmed for IOC corporate events

The smallest nation to ever qualify for the globe’s biggest tournament, the Blue Wave are looking to cause a shock in Group E.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Curaçao dreaming big on debut

Cabo Verde defied odds to qualify for their first ever FIFA World Cup tournament, but what more should the world expect from the Atlantic Ocean archipelago from the West coast of Africa?

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FIFA World Cup: How far can debutants Cabo Verde go?

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SPOTLIGHT: AFRICAN STORIES 

After a plucky, never-say-die attitude characterised their long qualification journey, Congolese fans expect more joy after 52 years away from the big time. 

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Will DR Congo back their exciting talent with results? 

The Olympic champion spoke to Olympics.com on why he thinks Dakar 2026 will open more doors for young athletes and help boost African sport. He also shared some advice for youngsters hoping to represent their nations at their first Olympic event.

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Haile Gebrselassie: Why Dakar 2026 matters to Africa

The final day of the 2026 African Athletics Championships was defined by historic firsts. Here's a wrap of all the action from Sunday, 17 May.

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African Athletics Championships 2026: Final day delivers historic firsts

The duo paid tribute to Ivorian sprint icons Marie Josee Ta Lou-Smith and Murielle Ahouré after their stunning victories in Accra on Sunday, 17 May.

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African Athletics Championships 2026: Cote D'Ivoire sweep men and women's 200m titles

Nigeria’s Chukwuma is targeting women’s 200m gold after winning silver in the 100m, while Ghana’s Amoah will battle for a podium place in the men’s event

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Rosemary Chukwuma, Joseph Paul Amoah book 200m final spots at African Championships

In six previous appearances at the FIFA World Cup, Tunisia have not advanced beyond the group stage. Can the Eagles of Carthage change that in 2026?

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FIFA World Cup: Can Tunisia reach the knockout stage?

Côte d’Ivoire's men stunned a strong field to claim a historic men's 4x100m relay gold, while Nigeria's women dominated the field to win a fourth successive title.

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African Athletics Championships 2026: Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire take 4x100m relay titles

Davies, who won bronze in the women's 100m at the 2026 African Athletics Championships, opens up to Olympics.com about returning to her birthplace, her desire to give back and the inspiration of her grandmother 

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Thelma Davies Exclusive: From refugee camp in Ghana to representing Liberia at the Olympics

Botswana won five medals overall, including two gold, and host nation Ghana finally celebrated medal triumphs. Find out the key stories from Day 3 in Accra.

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Lee Eppie leads Botswana charge at African Athletics Championships

As the world's best golfers tee off at the 2026 PGA Championship in Pennsylvania this week, Isaac Sekulima is working to grow the game on the other side of the world in his native Uganda. 

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Isaac Sekulima: Bringing golf to the children of Uganda

Nigeria won five medals on Day 2, with Amusan delivering gold in the 100m hurdles, while Olympic silver medallist Luvo Manyonga continued his comeback story with another gold in the men's long jump.

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African Athletics Championships 2026: Nigeria dominate podium on Day 2

The 32-year-old finished ahead of South Africa's Bradley Nkoana, who took the silver, and Nigeria's Chidera Ezeakor, who completed the podium with bronze.

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Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme wins men's 100m gold at African Athletics Championship 2026

The 25-year old Cameroonian took the title in 11.485 seconds, ahead of Chukwuma, who was edged out in a photo finish in 11.488 seconds.

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African Athletics Championships 2026: Kole Etame pips Chukwuma to 100m title

From baseball5 to skateboarding to the ancient Chinese martial art of wushu, the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games will be more inclusive than ever.

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Dakar 2026: The three sports making their Youth Olympic Games debut

Three gold medals were handed out on Day 1 of the African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana. Find out the highlights of the day's action.

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African Athletics Championships 2026: Historic gold for trio on Day 1

African youth will be in the spotlight at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic event to be held in Africa. With the opening ceremony less than 200 days away, Olympics.com took a look at five young athletes who could put Senegal in the headlines even before the Youth Olympics begin in October.

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Saly Sarr won bronze in the women's triple jump at the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships in March 2026.

Five young Senegalese athletes to watch in 2026

Read on to find out about the official uniforms that volunteers will wear during the victory ceremonies at the upcoming Youth Olympic Games.

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Dakar 2026: Discover the volunteer uniforms

The Rio 2016 Olympic silver medallist returns to the African Championships, where he first competed in 2010, motivated by the goal of a fifth Olympic appearance.

Pioneering Kenyan javelin thrower Julius Yego.

Kenya javelin star Julius Yego targets LA 2028: "I still can do it. I am hungry"

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International Ice Hockey Federation

Catch every moment of the global ice hockey showdown as 16 nations compete for the world title.

2026 IIHF Ice Hockey Men's World Championship - Zurich & Fribourg, Switzerland

Sixteen national teams collide across two Swiss arenas in a 64-game battle for global supremacy.

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Ice Hockey | Men's World Championship | Zurich & Fribourg

Experience thrilling climbs, sprints, and strategy in this iconic three-week race.

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2026 Cycling Road Giro d'Italia - Italy

Elite riders tackle iconic climbs and historic routes across diverse Italian landscapes.

Cycling Road | Giro d'Italia

Experience Roland-Garros 2026 in Paris from May 18 to June 7, where legends clash on clay. Get full results here!

2026 ATP & WTA Tennis Roland-Garros - Paris, France

The second Grand Slam of the year arrives—without defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, the field battles for the Musketeers’ trophy. In the women’s draw, Coco Gauff looks to repeat her success on Parisian clay and claim a third Grand Slam singles title. Don’t miss the drama!

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Tennis | Roland-Garros | Paris

Badminton World Federation

Follow every rally from Kuala Lumpur as global badminton stars compete for Super 500 glory and valuable world ranking points.

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2026 BWF Badminton Malaysia Perodua Masters - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Top international shuttlers battle for crucial ranking points in one of Malaysia’s most prestigious badminton events.

Badminton | Perodua Malaysia Masters | Kuala Lumpur

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World Climbing

Experience high-level sport climbing where technique, power, and route reading decide the results.

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2026 World Climbing Series - Bern, Switzerland

Elite climbers tackle challenging routes and boulder problems in one of the season’s key competitions.

2026 IFSC Sport Climbing World Cup - Bern

World Climbing Series | Bern

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International Basketball Federation

Don’t miss fast-paced 3x3 basketball with elite players battling for tour points.

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2026 FIBA 3x3 Basketball World Tour - Shanghai, People's Republic of China

Elite street basketball action with world-class teams competing for key ranking points.

2026 FIBA 3x3 Basketball World Tour - Shanghai

3x3 Basketball | World Tour | Shanghai

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TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 31: Elina Svitolina of Team Ukraine smiles with her bronze medal from on the podium during the medal ceremony after the Women's Singles Gold Medal match on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Tennis Park on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

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PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 05: Gold medalist Shinnosuke Oka of team Japan poses on the podium at the Artistic Gymnastics Men's Horizontal Bar medal ceremony on day ten of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 05, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

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Find out more about Alexia Putellas, including the latest news, replays and Olympic results. Discover the full bio on our Olympics.com athlete profile page.

How Amina Orfi went from heartbreak to squash’s youngest world champion

World at their Feet: World Cup 2026

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