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After France won its first Olympic taekwondo gold in Paris 2024, federation president Hassane Sadok is shifting focus to education and building pathways for the next generation. His vision combines competitive excellence with institutional strength that will outlast any single victory.
A Filipino archer just secured her country's first Asian Games silver medal in archery in over a decade, powered by a champion Korean coach with five Olympic golds. Now they're plotting a path to make history at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Three Indian boxers climbed to the top of the podium at the Asian Games 2026, marking the country's best boxing performance ever at the competition. Birthday girl Lovlina Borgohain led the historic sweep in Japan.
Sophia Montgomery just secured Thailand's ticket to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by winning gold in women's sailing at the Asian Games. The 23-year-old's victory marks her second major international achievement after competing in Paris 2024.
A creative new tag-like wrestling game called "Wrestlband" is reigniting young people's passion for the sport in South Korea, where wrestling participation has declined since the country's Olympic glory days. The game pairs student athletes with regular students in a friendly band-removal competition that's bringing fresh energy to a struggling sport.
Rumesh Tharanga threw 92.62m this year, beating his own timeline by two years and becoming Sri Lanka's first 90m javelin thrower. The 23-year-old is now targeting the world record and his country's first Olympic gold.
Brazil's Alison dos Santos and America's Masai Russell both shattered world records on the same track in Zurich, proving that human limits are made to be broken. The electric evening saw barriers fall in both the 400m and 100m hurdles, with each athlete walking away $80,000 richer.
Brazilian track star Alison dos Santos just rewrote history, breaking the men's 400-meter hurdles world record with an astonishing 45.80-second finish in Zurich. The 23-year-old athlete's stunning performance proves that human potential keeps pushing beyond what we thought possible.
Alison dos Santos just ran the fastest 400-meter hurdles race in history, clocking 45.80 seconds in Zürich and breaking a record that stood for five years. The Brazilian champion shaved nearly half a second off his personal best to claim the mark that once seemed impossible.
Egypt's first Olympic karate champion returned to her university campus to carry the flame for the 12th All-Africa University Games. The 2026 event will bring together 2,000 student athletes from 16 African countries for the first time in Egypt.
Olympic pole vaulter EJ Obiena is hitting new heights after overcoming injuries and finding a better training environment. The Filipino athlete credits his recent victories to finally competing without pain.
Great Britain's women's relay team didn't just win gold in the 4x100m—they dominated the track, leaving competitors far behind. Dina Asher-Smith, Amy Hunt, Success Eduan, and Imani-Lara Lansiquot delivered a masterclass in teamwork and speed.