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Russian Olympic Committee suspended by IOC with immediate effect

Russian Olympic Committee suspended by IOC with immediate effect

A general view of Olympic rings following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in front of the Japan Olympics Museum in Tokyo, Japan March 24, 2020
Russian Olympic Committee suspended by IOC with immediate effect
The International Olympic Committee suspends the Russian Olympic Committee with immediate effect after the ROC recognised four Ukrainian sporting bodies as their own.
Oct 12, 15:28
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Victoria Rumary takes bronze in Paralympic archery
The British pair were forced to come from behind after losing the doubles.
Sep 1, 08:34
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Will Bayley makes strong start to table tennis class seven title at Paralympics
The reigning champion recovered from a serious knee injury suffered on Strictly Come Dancing to be at the Games.
Aug 25, 13:48
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David Wetherill deselected by Paralympics GB over breach of team rules
The 31-year-old had been due to compete in the Class 6 singles and Class 6-7 team event.
Aug 25, 03:44
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Tokyo 2020: Matt Coward-Holley opens up on men's trap bronze
The shooter suffered two serious back injuries as a teenager, ending his hopes of a professional rugby career, but is now an Olympic medallist.
Jul 29, 10:29
A general view of Olympic rings following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in front of the Japan Olympics Museum in Tokyo, Japan March 24, 2020
Tokyo 2020: Matt Coward-Holley wins men's trap bronze
The 26-year-old shot 33 of 40 in the final to replicate the third place secured by Ed Ling at the Rio Games five years ago.
Jul 29, 10:28
Amber Hill attends the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards at First Direct Arena on December 15, 2013
Amber Hill insists her "moment" will come after Olympics withdrawal
The 23-year-old is ranked number one in women's skeet shooting and was likely to be in medal contention before her withdrawal.
Jul 26, 22:19
Seonaid McIntosh of Team GB in June 2021
Tokyo 2020: Seonaid McIntosh admits struggles after failing to qualify for air rifle final
Scottish shooter has second medal chance later in the Games as China's Yang Qian won the first gold medal of Tokyo 2020.
Jul 24, 04:30
Gold medallist Yang Qian of China celebrates on the podium on July 24, 2021
China claim first gold medal at Tokyo 2020
Yang Qian of China takes the first gold medal on offer at Tokyo 2020, triumphing in the women's 10m air rifle event.
Jul 24, 03:16
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Seonaid McIntosh aiming to follow in family's footsteps at Olympics
The Scot's mother Shirley and sister Jennifer won nine Commonwealth Games shooting medals between them.
Jul 23, 11:52
Amber Hill attends the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards at First Direct Arena on December 15, 2013
Amber Hill opens up on 'devastating' Olympic news
Amber Hill had not departed for Tokyo before her positive result was revealed.
Jul 21, 13:48
Amber Hill attends the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards at First Direct Arena on December 15, 2013
Amber Hill out of Olympics after positive coronavirus test
Amber Hill is ranked number one in women's skeet shooting and was deemed a serious contender for a medal.
Jul 21, 13:43
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Amber Hill reflects on memories of "biggest fan and mentor" late grandad
Amber Hill says it was a "dream come true" that her grandad, who died in June 2019, got to see her compete at the Rio Games.
Apr 13, 12:13
Amber Hill pictured in November 2015
Amber Hill threatens to boycott 2022 Commonwealth Championships in India
The event is not taking place at Birmingham 2022 as part of the Commonwealth Games.
May 5, 17:05
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India to host archery and shooting competitions ahead of 2022 Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) announced on Monday that the competitions would take place in Chandigarh in January of that year.
Feb 24, 11:46
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Shooting, archery at Birmingham's Commonwealth Games could be staged in India
Birmingham had dropped shooting and archery from its programme of sports.
Jan 7, 10:05
Competition in air pistol shooting
Why competitive shooting can still have a future
There is a feeling that shooting will be downgraded at the Commonwealth Games in future years, but that shouldn't stop enthusiasts from attempting to pursue a career.
Oct 15, 18:19
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Cricket approved for 2022 Commonwealth Games, shooting misses out
T20 women's cricket will be played at Birmingham 2022.
Jun 20, 18:14
Amber Hill pictured in November 2015
Shooting star Amber Hill relishing European Games return
Hill is the only defending champion named in Team GB for the European Games.
May 21, 13:53
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Michael Wixey beats Aaron Heading to trap gold at Commonwealth Games
England's Aaron Heading misses out to Michael Wixey of Wales in the men's trap final at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Apr 14, 07:34