Olympics 2021
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Simone Biles, on her competitive future and new business ventures
After what she describes as a “unique” Olympic experience and a grueling extra year of training due to the pandemic,…
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The biggest feel-good moments from the Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO — Athletes didn’t have their family members in the stands cheering them on. The stadiums and venues were largely…
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Tokyo Games again show what the Olympics are all about
If ever there is a new motto created for the Olympic Games, one could make a very strong case for…
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Canada
Kelsey Mitchell wins gold for Canada in women’s track cycling sprint – National | Globalnews.ca
Kelsey Mitchell has won another gold medal for Canada after finishing first in the women’s sprint finals in track cycling.…
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World
Morning Digest: EAM Jaishankar discusses Afghan situation with Iran President; explore new destinations to expand export basket, Modi tells industries, and more
Several crores of Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) savings have been drained out through fraudulent withdrawals at a regional office in…
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Canada
Canada wins 2nd medal in Olympic debut of women’s canoe sprint in Tokyo – National | Globalnews.ca
Canada’s Laurence Vincent-Lapointe and Katie Vincent took the bronze medal in the Olympic debut of the women’s 500-metre double canoe…
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Allyson Felix’s grit, more than her speed, is what makes her a legend
Resilience. Determination. Humility. Grace. Excellence, yes, but not dominance, or flamboyance, or any of the other characteristics often associated with…
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While you were sleeping: How Canada performed at Tokyo Olympics Thursday, Friday – National | Globalnews.ca
Canada continued to add to its medal count at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday as this year’s Summer Games start…
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‘A-Team’ of Alix Klineman and April Ross loves it when a plan comes together
Alix Klineman wasn’t the obvious choice to partner beach volleyball veteran April Ross, who had previously won silver in London…
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World
Morning Digest: Centre moves to redact retrospective tax law; Opposition to hold a symbolic protest at Jantar Mantar today, and more
The government on Thursday took the first step towards doing away with the contentious retrospective tax law of 2012, which…
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