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Olympic silver medallists Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson finally captured the gold medal they'd been chasing at one of beach volleyball's premier events. Their victory in Ostrava, Czechia completed a three-year medal collection at the tournament they call their favorite.
Two Israeli women dominated the iQFOiL European Championships, with Tamar Steinberg claiming gold and Shahar Tibi taking silver in a stunning display of athletic excellence. The victory marks a major milestone for Israel's world-class sailing program.
Just six months after placing 24th at the World Championships, Australian sailors Harry Price and Max Paul have surged into the world's elite with their third consecutive top-six finish of 2026. Their dramatic rise shows how persistence and teamwork can transform performance on sailing's biggest stage.
American swimmer Gretchen Walsh just shattered her own world record in the 100-meter butterfly, becoming the first person to break 54.5 seconds with a stunning 54.33. She now owns all 13 of the fastest performances in the history of the event.
Ruby Tui's scratched and dented 2016 Olympic silver medal became her greatest teacher. The New Zealand rugby sevens champion let hundreds of schoolchildren hold it, and every drop and ding reminded her that falling down matters less than getting back up.
After a disappointing Paris 2024 Olympics with just one medal, Jamaica's legendary sprint team is roaring back with their strongest lineup in years. Olympic and world champions head to Botswana this weekend to reclaim their "powerhouse" status.
A 16-year-old Chinese speed climber just scaled a 15-meter wall faster than anyone in history. Zhao Yicheng shattered the world record at the Asian Beach Games, clocking an incredible 4.58 seconds.
Noam Berkowitz just stood on a World Cup podium next to his childhood hero, Olympic champion Artem Dolgopyat, proving Israel's gymnastics future is in good hands. The young athlete scored bronze in his second senior competition, matching the podium moment he only dreamed of five years ago. ##
Women's rugby is exploding across American colleges, with more than two dozen teams competing for a national title and just 10 programs away from becoming a full NCAA championship sport. From Olympic success to social media stars, the sport is riding a wave of momentum that could transform women's athletics.
Shako Bentinidis, the coach who guided Bajrang Punia to an Olympic bronze medal, is returning to India with a bold mission: eliminate the inferiority complex holding back Indian wrestlers and build champions with a gladiator mindset. The Wrestling Federation of India just appointed him to lead the entire men's freestyle team.
Four Emirati princesses are reshaping what royal leadership looks like in 2026, from launching businesses to competing in Olympic sports. Their work is inspiring a generation of women across the Gulf region.
While cricket dominates India's sports scene, one state is building world-class training facilities and scouting talent in tribal villages to transform the country's Olympic future. Odisha's approach targets the system, not the athletes. #
India's cricket icon R. Ashwin is bringing his world-class skills to America's Major League Cricket, giving the young league a massive boost as the sport prepares for its Olympic return in 2028. The move signals growing momentum for cricket's expansion in the United States.
Japanese skating legend Sakamoto Kaori delivered a stunning short program in Prague, returning to compete in the same country where her international career began 13 years ago. The 25-year-old is one step closer to ending her storied career with a fourth world championship title.
Italian judo champion Fabio Basile says welcoming his son surpassed even his Olympic victory. After spinal surgery nearly ended his career, he's fighting back with a new source of strength.
Yu Seung-eun just made Olympic history for South Korea, winning bronze in snowboard big air at 18. She did it while training abroad for half the year because her country has zero snowboard training facilities.
Olympic gold medalist Lin Yu-ting has been cleared to return to international boxing after World Boxing completed its eligibility review process. The Taiwanese boxer will compete at the Asian Boxing Championships starting March 29 in Mongolia.
Freeskier Eileen Gu just became the first athlete in her sport's history to medal in every Olympic event she's entered across two Games. Her latest win in Switzerland gave her the inaugural Snow League championship and $75,000 in prize money.
After injury and ranking challenges sidelined him from the 2022 Asian Games, 34-year-old squash player Ramit Tandon has climbed back to World No. 37 and is targeting his biggest comeback yet. India's men's squash team is stronger than ever, with four players now in the world's top 50 for the first time in history.
Michaela Polleres thrilled her home crowd in Linz by clinching gold in a nail-biting overtime victory at the Upper Austria Grand Prix. Four champions emerged victorious on day two of the international judo tournament that's bringing world-class athletes to Austria.
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