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The 27-year-old tells Olympics.com about watching England win the World Cup in 2017, her pride at becoming their first black Test player, and hoping to continue “women’s sport fever” in the country.

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Sophia Dunkley 

Sophia Dunkley hopes to inspire next generation at 2026 T20 World Cup

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World at their Feet: World Cup 2026

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2026 FIBA 3x3 Basketball World Cup live

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Before They Were Superstars: Rafael Nadal

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Nelly Korda on winning maiden U.S. Women's Open: "I feel like I'm in a dream"

Back on the court after a four-year hiatus, the four-time Olympic gold medallist says she's here to enjoy the journey without putting pressure on herself. 

Tennis

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Serena Williams on her tennis comeback: "I don't have anything to prove"

Shaped by two cultures, Jens Castrop’s journey is one of identity and belonging. Proud of his roots, he made the defining decision to represent the Korea Republic on the international stage. Now, as he steps into the spotlight, Jens carries a deep connection to the jersey.

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Jens Castrop: Between Two Worlds | World at their Feet: World Cup 2026

Alexander Zverev claimed his first Grand Slam title at Roland-Garros 2026, defeating Flavio Cobolli in a dramatic five-set final to end a run of three previous major final defeats. "Now, finally, it's a happy ending."

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Tennis | Roland-Garros | Paris

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Alexander Zverev wins first career Grand Slam title

The world No. 37 Filipina is taken to three sets by Nikola Bartunkova but secures victory after 2 hours, 38 minutes, capturing her second WTA 125 title.

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Alexandra Eala of the Philippines

Alexandra Eala wins Birmingham Open for second career WTA 125 title

The Swiss star clocks an incredible 1:53.98 to break the Diamond League record and defeat Olympic champion Hodgkinson, who sets a new British record.

Athletics

Athletics | Bauhaus Galan | Wanda Diamond League | Stockholm

Audrey Werro

Audrey Werro stuns with third-fastest 800m of all time

The Swedish superstar is beaten in a pole vault competition for the first time since July 2023 as Australian Kurtis Marschall claims a stunning victory. 

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Mondo Duplantis suffers shock home defeat in Stockholm

Salim was a standout at the 2025 European Youth Olympic Festival, winning gold in taekwondo and qualifying for the steeplechase final. The recently crowned European taekwondo champion shared her Olympic dreams and her determination to turn them into reality.

Taekwondo

Hungary's dual-sport athlete Kamilah Salim.

Meet Kamilah Salim, Hungary’s rising dual‑sport teen

Team USA gymnastics great Simone Biles has not competed in nearly two years, last featuring at the Olympic Games in Paris.

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Simone Biles: 'Almost dying wasn't on my bingo card'

World No. 1 An defended the women's title she won in 2025, while the men's final saw a major upset as rising star Lai earned his biggest title victory.

Badminton

Badminton | Polytron Indonesia Open 2026 | Jakarta

An Seyoung of the Republic of Korea

BWF Indonesia Open 2026: An Seyoung, Victor Lai win titles

Despite Wilson’s early opener, the South American hosts were able to complete the comeback to earn a rare victory over the USA. 

Taina Maranhão celebrates for Brazil.

Brazil come from behind to beat U.S. women’s national team

The Team USA sprinter surpassed the previous 2026 world lead of 21.86, set by reigning Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred two months ago.

Gabby Thomas Lone Star Grand Prix 2026 

Gabby Thomas storms to 200m win at 2026 Lone Star Grand Prix

The 23-time Grand Slam champion Williams will return to competition for the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club with teenage prodigy Victoria Mboko by her side.

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How to watch Serena Williams live at Queen's Club

19-year-old Mirra Andreeva becomes the first teenager to win the French Open women's singles title since Iga Swiatek in 2020, with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Poland's Maja Chwalińska

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Mirra Andreeva defeats Maja Chwalińska in Roland-Garros final

The next generation have arrived in North America and are ready to make their mark on their FIFA World Cup debut.

Pau CUBARSI

Football | FIFA World Cup 2026 

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The top rising stars to watch out for at the FIFA World Cup

The Malaysian star will begin his campaign at the 9-14 June tournament in Sydney in the men's singles qualification round.

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Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia

How to watch Lee Zii Jia live at BWF Australian Badminton Open 2026

Olympic champions Warholm, Alfred, Letsile Tebogo, and Aussie teenager Gout Gout are among stars competing in the sixth stop of the series in the Norwegian capital on 10 June. Find out everything you need to look out for below.

Olympic champion Julien Alfred is among stars competing at the 2026 Diamond League in Oslo.

2026 Diamond League Oslo: Stars and how to watch

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City on Thursday (11 June) as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa. Find out all the details about the three opening ceremonies for the tournament.

Shakira

FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies: Performers and everything you need to know

The 17-year-old world indoor champion wins on his Diamond League debut after chasing down Olympic silver medallist Arop.

Cooper Lutkenhaus

Cooper Lutkenhaus wins Diamond League debut - Stockholm recap

The U.S. world champion wins at the Bauhaus-Galan in 10.84, as Great Britain's Amy Hunt comes second in personal best 10.97.

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden wins first 100m of year in Stockholm

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The 10km road running world record holder took the 2026 race in warm conditions in 30:07, half a minute slower than her world record, with defending champion Obiri coming third. Boston Marathon winner Sharon Lokedi was seventh.

Dakar 2026 | Youth Olympic Games

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Agnes Ngetich claims 2026 New York Mini 10K

Julius Yego, Tobi Amusan and Luvo Manyonga have been hyping up the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics as excitement builds ahead of the first Olympic event on African soil.

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Dakar 2026: African athletes look forward to 'amazing' YOG

One of a select group of athletics stars to have won gold at both the Youth Olympics and Olympics, the 28-year-old from the United States of America took a moment to reflect on the experience in the mixed zone at the 2026 Rome Diamond League.

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Noah Lyles (USA) celebrates on the podium at the Olympic Games Paris 2024

Noah Lyles’ advice to athletes competing at the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026

In a candid family interview, rising Ghanaian judo star Frema Agyei and her parents share the story of how an ordinary family became a judo family, and how one teenager is helping inspire the next generation of athletes across Africa.

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Frema Agyei: Meet the “beacon of Ghanaian judo”

Viljoen won the World University Games 400m title in 2023 and early this year, she became South Africa's national champion over the one lap event. Now she has set her sights on the biggest goal yet, to become an Olympic champion.

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Exclusive: South Africa's 400m star Marlie Viljoen's ultimate dream

The Black Stars are competing at their fifth World Cup tournament, and are housed in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia

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FIFA World Cup: Can Black Stars reproduce 2010 quarter-final heroics?

Omanyala's signature celebrations, showmanship and crowd connection have drawn comparisons to the charisma of Bolt that once made sprinting a must-watch spectacle.

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Ferdinand Omanyala on comparisons with Usain Bolt: “I’m a lovable character”

Born in Paris to Tunisian parents, Hannibal Mejbri has never forgotten his roots - a major factor, he tells Olympics.com series "World at Their Feet", behind him reaching the Premier League and, in a matter of weeks, the World Cup.

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Hannibal Mejbri: From the suburbs of Paris to the World Cup with Tunisia

The first batch of 13 track athletes begins residential camp training for the fourth Summer Youth Olympic Games that will be held in Senegal from 31 October to 13 November.

Athletes line up ahead of the men's 800m at the Bueno Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games.

Ethiopia reveals first athletes for Dakar 2026 

Every year on 25 May, Africans around the world pause to celebrate their rich culture, strength and unity. To mark Africa Day, Olympics.com visited a thriving art studio in Dakar, where artist Mad Zoo is using paint to champion African identity and Pan‑Africanism.

Senegalese artist Serigne Mansour Fall on painting for a purpose.

Senegalese artist Serigne Mansour Fall on painting for a purpose

Kenyan girls dream of following Okot's path to women’s professional basketball. National U16 standout Wileka shared with Olympics.com how the Atlanta Dream’s newest signing is inspiring her and many others.

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Kenyan basketballer Scholastica Wileka

Scholastica Wileka: The Kenyan basketball prodigy inspired by Madina Okot

Ghana-born Desailly reveals on how football was instrumental in helping him integrate after moving to France as a young boy.

Marcel Desailly brings out the FIFA World Cup Trophy prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador 

Marcel Desailly exclusive on how football gave him a sense of belonging

Sunday's marathon in Cape Town was Kipchoge's first in six months - and first ever official marathon on the African continent.

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Kipchoge finishes 16th in Cape Town Marathon as 'Eliud's World Tour' kicks off 

The Kenyan marathon legend will join over 27,000 marathon runners in his first race of the season. It’s the first stop of 'Eliud’s World Tour' that will see him running seven marathons on all seven continents over the next three years.'

Eliud Kipchoge in Cape Town ahead of Sunday's race.

2026 Cape Town Marathon: Eliud Kipchoge schedule and how to watch 

Senegal, set to become the first African nation to host a youth Olympic sporting event, will welcome 16 teams across the women's and men's Youth Olympic Futsal Tournaments from 1–12 November.

Futsal

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Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic futsal groups confirmed

Five more Athlete Role Models for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) have been announced today by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The Games will be the first Olympic sporting event to be held on the African continent approaches in less than six months.

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IOC announces five additional Athlete Role Models for Dakar 2026

After shocking a star-studded 100m field in Shanghai/Keqiao, Gift Leotlela has overcome turbulent years to return as South Africa’s sprinting star. Learn more about the sprinter.

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Top things to know about South African sprinter Gift Leotlela

Olympics.com takes a closer look at the roller-coaster year that led the teenage Egyptian star to a history-making World Championships victory, and the mentality that kept her motivated despite many near-misses.

Squash

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How Amina Orfi went from heartbreak to squash’s youngest world champion

Cabo Verde defied odds to qualify for their first ever FIFA World Cup tournament, but what more should the world expect from the Atlantic Ocean archipelago from the West coast of Africa?

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FIFA World Cup: How far can debutants Cabo Verde go?

After a plucky, never-say-die attitude characterised their long qualification journey, Congolese fans expect more joy after 52 years away from the big time. 

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Will DR Congo back their exciting talent with results? 

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Get full results and latest news from the world’s biggest football tournament as nations battle for global glory. Don’t miss the expanded 48-team competition across North America. 

2026 FIFA Football World Cup | Results and news

Prepare yourself for the big event in United States of America, Mexico and Canada. The first expanded World Cup brings more teams, more matches and global excitement.

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International Modern Pentathlon Federation

The Modern Pentathlon World Cup brings elite action to Budapest from June 11–13 with fencing, obstacle, swimming, and laser run.

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2026 UIPM Modern Pentathlon World Cup - Budapest, Hungary

Elite athletes converge in Budapest for Modern Pentathlon thrills: fencing, obstacle, swimming, and laser run. Follow the high-stakes competition!

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Modern Pentathlon | World Cup | Budapest

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International Basketball Federation

Get full results and latest news from Vienna’s high-intensity 3x3 showdown featuring the world’s best teams.

2026 FIBA 3x3 Basketball World Tour - Vienna, Austria | Results and news

Top-ranked 3x3 teams battle for crucial tour points in one of the circuit’s iconic European stops.

2026 FIBA 3x3 Basketball Champions Cup - Bangkok

3x3 Basketball | World Tour | Vienna

FIBA 3x3 Basketball Women's Series lights up Vienna June 12–14. Elite hoops, fast breaks, and non-stop action!

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