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Syrian refugee swimmer makes his mark at the Paralympics

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ATHENS, Greece — When Ibrahim Al Hussein fled Syria in 2012 after being wounded by an explosion during his country's civil war, his life...

Hashimoto: Tokyo Paralympics could still see some fans

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TOKYO — Tokyo Olympic organizers are holding out hope that the Paralympic Games might allow some fans. ...

Track trials could bring demonstrations on the medals stand

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EUGENE, Ore. — If American athletes plan to use their Olympic stage to take a knee or raise a fist, U.S. track and field...

US pumps up Paralympic trials; NBC to increase coverage

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The U.S. Paralympic team trials will receive unprecedented coverage this year, streaming live this week and culminating with a 90-minute highlight show on NBC. ...

Paralympic champion swimmer wins prestigious Spanish prize

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MADRID — Paralympic champion swimmer Teresa Perales has won Spain’s annual Princess of Asturias award for sports. ...

Major Japan newspaper Asahi calls for Olympic cancellation

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TOKYO — Japan’s Asahi Shimbun newspaper on Wednesday called for the Tokyo Olympics to be canceled with the games set to open in less...

Britain yet to decide on Pfizer offer to vaccinate Olympians

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LONDON — The British government is still deciding whether to accept an offer from Pfizer to fast-track Olympic and Paralympic athletes for coronavirus vaccines. ...

Petition with 350,000 signatures wants Tokyo Games canceled

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TOKYO — An online petition with more than 350,000 signatures calling for the Tokyo Games to be canceled was submitted Friday to local organizers,...

USOPC to Congress: Beijing Olympic boycott not the solution

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DENVER — A boycott of next year's Beijing Olympics will not solve any geopolitical issues with China and will only serve to place athletes...

Brazil to vaccinate athletes, coaches for Tokyo Olympics

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SAO PAULO — Brazil's government is about to start delivering COVID-19 vaccines to athletes, coaches, referees and accredited media headed for the Olympics and...