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Record Number Of Athletes For Paralympics

Jul 21, 2024

Image: Paralympic Council Malaysia

The Paralympic Council of Malaysia has confirmed at least 29 participants for the Paris Paralympics…which will be out biggest-ever contingent.

This is up from the 22 athletes we sent for the 2020 edition in Tokyo.

Meanwhile, the International Olympic Committee says its systems were affected by Friday’s global IT outage…but assures that its preparations for the Paris Games are still running smoothly.

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In a related development, the USA basketball team has pulled off a dramatic 101-100 win over South Sudan in an Olympics warm-up game…avoiding what would have been one of the biggest shocks in the history of the game.

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Rafa Nadal has made the title-decider at the Swedish Tennis Open…in what is his first final since the 2022 French Open.

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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says he remains committed to the Magpies, amid speculating linking him with the England job.

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And, new Man United signing Lenny Yorro has made his debut for the club, putting on an impressive performance in their 2-nil pre-season win over Rangers.