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Chinese Paralympian Chen Hongjie targets gold in Tokyo

02:31 Chinese athlete Chen Hongjie, 31, who lost his right arm, will attend the fourth edition of the Paralympic Games in Tokyo. He won one silver medals and two bronze medals in the me

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Mexico's hopes for baseball gold dimmed by COVID-19

02:43 ​A blow to Mexico's baseball team, heading into the Tokyo Olympics. Two of its pitchers have tested positive for COVID-19 - prompting a last-minute search for replacements.The dev

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Sport climbing added to the Tokyo Olympics

02:53 Climbing, as a competitive activity, goes back centuries.Though it only became a professional sport in the mid-1980s, and this year, climbing goes under the spotlight for its Olym

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Baseball and softball to make an Olympic comeback

02:00 For the first time since 2008, baseball andsoftball will be part of the Olympics with games taking place in Tokyo later this month.For enthusiasts, this is an opportunity to bring

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Coastal Dynamic: Yacht industry in China eyes potential

02:46 More people are taking to the high seas on leisure cruises in Sanya. Sailing was once an activity for only the elite, but now it is becoming an affordable sport f

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COVID-19 lockdowns extend to South Africa's shores

01:19 COVID-19 lockdowns extend to South Africa's shores. Beach use has been banned to prevent people from gathering.Surfers argue their sport involves social distancing, and should be

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How sports entertainment is adapting to COVID-19

05:44 CGTN's Rachelle Akuffo spoke with Daniel Kelly II, Academic Director of Graduate Programs, at the Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport at NYU's School of Professional

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COVID-19: Brazilian soccer team gets fans to donate blood

01:46 Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries are reporting a shortage of blood supplies.In Brazil, one of thecountry's biggest football clubs, Sport Club Corinthians, stepped in to

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Dr. Daniel G. Kelly II on Kobe Bryant's legacy and merchandise sales

04:59 Kobe Byrant's death sent ripples through the memorabilia market.. As brands and online sellers hope to cash in on his legacy. Nike's Kobe Bryant collection sold out on news of th

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Breaking could soon be an Olympic sport

01:14 Breaking (don't call it breakdancing!) is being considered for the Paris games in 2024. "B-boys" like Antonio Castillo want the world to see their moves.The International Olympic

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Squash in a movie studio if sport accepted for 2024 Paris Games

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International Women's Day: How 8 female stars would change their sport

Whenitcomestoequalityinsport,thestrugglecontinuesforsportswomentheworldover.Accordingtorecentstudies,theyareoftenpaidlessandreceivelessmediaexposure-butthosewid

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Curling craze: Olympic gold prompts the curious to try sport

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Over-analysis 'killing' football says Pochettino

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Olympics Death and denial in top flight ski-racing

ElitedownhillracerswillstrapontheirskisatthePyeongchangWinterOlympicsawareoftherisksbutsometimesindenialabouttherealdangersdespitetwodeathsintherun-uptotheGames

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Ukad to receive £6m cash injection after government review

TheUKAnti-DopingAgencyistoreceivea£6mcashinjection,boostingitsannualbudgetbymorethan50%,afterhigh-profilecasesincludingtheBradleyWigginsJiffybaginvestigationhig

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Sumo champs perform New Year ritual after scandal-hit 2017

Sumo'sthreegrandchampionsclappedtheirhandsandstampedtheirfeetinatraditionalNewYearofferingtotheShintogodsTuesday,asthesporttriestoclosethebookonascandal-hit2017