How Sport Inspires
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Boxing: How Nguyen Thi Thu Nhi battled poverty, misogyny to become Vietnam's first world champ
Nhi did not know where boxing would lead her, but she knew what she wanted: to escape from a life of desperate toil.
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The story of Majlinda Kelmendi, Judo superstar who unites Kosovo
She is the only Olympic medallist in Kosovo’s history and is idolised by her compatriots, from the president down.
AFP
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Overcoming a rare disease: British tennis player Francesca Jones’ inspirational journey to Aus Open
The 20-year-old, who qualified for the Australian Open on Wednesday, has a rare congenital condition that means she has only eight fingers and seven toes.
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Trending
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DU professor arrested for social media post about claimed shivling in Gyanvapi mosque
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Opinion: Why is Modi the only prime minister who is haunted by Nehru’s ghost?
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‘The bell-eared demon’: When Swami Vivekananda warned how worship could become fanaticism
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Badminton, Thailand Open, SF as it happened: PV Sindhu loses against Olympic champ Chen Yufei
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In Varanasi, worried Muslims flock to Gyanvapi mosque in greater numbers after part of it is sealed
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Going against the tide: How para swimmer Satendra Singh Lohiya turned sympathy into admiration
In 2020, Satendra was awarded the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Sports award, the highest adventure sports award in the country.
Kaushal Shukla
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Couldn’t swim, didn’t know Olympics: Eric ‘Eel’ Moussambani looks back on iconic Sydney 2000 moment
It’s the 20th anniversary of the solo crawl in the pool that made the Equatorial Guinea swimmer a global star for embodying the Olympic sprit.
AFP
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He lost two of football’s biggest jobs in 2018. With Europa League title, Lopetegui finds redemption
Julen Lopetegui was sacked by Spain and Real Madrid in quick succession back in 2018 but has now won his first trophy as a footbll manager.
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Video
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Watch: Dog cannot contain her excitement on meeting her favourite character at Disneyland
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‘How may I help you?’: This robot is assisting commuters at Bengaluru airport
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Caught on camera: Inflatable pool bursts at waterpark and floods nearby homes in Thailand
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Caught on camera: The moment when students ran out of classrooms after an earthquake
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Watch: Woman in Ukrainian flag colours protests against war crimes at Cannes, removed by security
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A bad back, so what? In 2010, VVS Laxman showed why he was India’s ultimate saviour
The Hyderabad batsman scored two match-winning knocks for India in 2010 overcoming the pain barrier and extreme odds.
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He waited 10 years for a chance at Arsenal. When it arrived, Emi Martinez grabbed it with both hands
For Arsenal’s Argentine goalkeeper, it has been a case of overcoming obstacle after obstacle before having his moment in the spotlight.
Vinayakk Mohanarangan
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Over but not out: Dennis Lillee’s incredible comeback from back injury is awe-inspiring even today
Lillee finished his career with a world record 355 dismissals but he earned the most respect for his iron will and determination.
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The Reel
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‘Stranger Things’ season 4: Watch the first eight minutes
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‘Escaype Live’ review: A cautionary tale of the desperate pursuit of fame and success
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‘Baymax!’ trailer: ‘Big Hero 6’ spin-off follows the adventures of the friendly healthcare companion
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Watch: ‘Mad Max’ director George Miller returns with fantasy film ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’
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‘12th Man’ review: Oversharing between friends is overrated (it can lead to murder)
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A friendship that triumphed over racism: Luz Long, Jesse Owens and a lesson for humanity
The story of Owens and Long’s friendship demonstrated how sports could unite people across gender, race and nationalities, even in the toughest circumstances.
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Brave face: When Gary Kirsten batted with a broken nose and swollen eye against Pakistan
The South African batsman was struck on his face by a Shoaib Akhtar bouncer during a Test match at Lahore in 2003.
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With a fractured hand and a smile: When West Indies fast bowler Malcolm Marshall destroyed England
An exemplary display of grit and determination by a player who always wore his heart on his sleeve.
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The Field
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Chess: India’s Praggnanandhaa beats world champion Magnus Carlsen for the second time in 2022
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Badminton, Thailand Open, SF as it happened: PV Sindhu loses against Olympic champ Chen Yufei
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IPL 2022: It’s not a one-year tournament, says MS Dhoni after CSK’s campaign ends
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Premier League final day: Man City aim to end Liverpool's quadruple bid; Spurs, Arsenal eye 4th spot
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French Open: Carlos Alcaraz’s wins of change blow towards Paris