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Rio 2016: Germany’s Barbara Engleder wins shooting gold

On a golden day for Germany in Rio, Barbara Engleder held her…

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Number of snooker tournaments for women to increase: IBSF president

Given Egypt's uncertain political and economic situation, the tourism industry has been…

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Rio 2016: ‘King Kohei’ defends all-round gynastics crown to clinch third gold

The gymnast known as 'King Kohei' becomes the first man to successfully…

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Rio 2016: Germany crush Fiji to reach quarter-finals

After two draws against the much-fancied pair of Mexico and South Korea,…

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Egypt’s dream team: handball keeping hopes up in Rio

In Egypt, the national football team has always monopolised the spotlight of…

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Rio 2016: Honduras knock out double Olympic champions Argentina

Two-time Olympic champions Argentina have been knocked out of the Rio Games…

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Rio 2016: Armstrong wins third road race gold at 42, Cancellara wins men’s event

She’s retired twice and had hip surgery three times but American Kristin…

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‘This doesn’t look good’ – German water expert befuddled by Olympic green pool

Here's one for the water saftey experts, chemists and microbiologists out there:…

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