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Olympics Day 15 roundup: Neymar and US relay teams steal the show

The penultimate day of Rio 2016 had plenty of drama on the…

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Röhler triumphs in javelin for Germany

German beats defending champion Keshorn Walcott (bronze) thanks to a mammoth throw.…

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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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Shaky start for Kenyan athletes at Rio Olympics

Kenyan athletes will kickstart their event at the Rio Olympics on Friday…

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Brussels suicide bomber’s brother bound for Rio Olympics

The younger brother of one of the Brussels suicide bombers will compete…

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Table tennis champion Dina Meshref pushes Egypt to the top ahead of 2016 Rio Olympics

Currently number 98 in the world table tennis rankings, Meshref will also…

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Three Egyptian taekwondo players qualify for 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics

The three players that have qualified for the tournament are Seham El-Sawalhy,…

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Egypt wins African handball championship, books ticket to Rio Olympics

Egypt beat Tunisia (21-19) in the final of the African Handball Cup…

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Egypt qualifies for the 2017 IHF World Men’s Handball Championship and advances to African Cup Final

Egypt will play Tunisia in the final of the African Handball Cup…

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