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Mongolia’s delegation received widespread praise on social media for their elegant outfits at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. Photo: Reuters
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Paris Olympics’ best fashion: Turkish shooter, Mongolia’s uniform and more

From striking team uniforms to dazzling personal style, there were plenty of fashion statements throughout the Summer Olympics.

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From NBA stars to world-record breakers – top 5 debuts at Paris Olympics

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Coach says J.K. Rowling powered Lin Yu-ting to boxing gold, calls IBA ‘a lunatic’

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Paris Olympics: China’s women hail strong bond after team table tennis gold

Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu and Chen Meng beat Japan 3-0 to make it five from five for China in table tennis events.

The China team and their coach wave to supporters after winning the women’s team table tennis gold. Photo: Reuters
The China team and their coach wave to supporters after winning the women’s team table tennis gold. Photo: Reuters
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Paris Olympics: South Korean ‘aura’ shooter Kim collapses at press conference

The viral Olympian regained consciousness but was taken to hospital and did not receive CPR.

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Profile | Meet Max Maeder, kite surfer on verge of Singapore’s second Olympic gold ever

The 17-year-old world champion has been involved in the sport since he was six, and is being compared to F1 superstar Max Verstappen.

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Lin Yu-ting ready to give it everything in pursuit of Olympic glory

Chinese Taipei boxer will fight Poland’s Julia Szeremeta on Sunday with both gold and history on the line.

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Lin Yu-ting is fighting to become the first woman to win boxing gold at an Olympics for Chinese Taipei. Photo: TNS
Lin Yu-ting is fighting to become the first woman to win boxing gold at an Olympics for Chinese Taipei. Photo: TNS
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South Korea’s coach in tears after losing table tennis clash with China in Paris

China, with Ma Long eyeing a fourth consecutive triumph, have won Olympic gold in every edition of the Games since the sport’s inclusion at Beijing 2008.

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Paris Olympics: Wu Yanni debut, US basketball – 5 things to know for day 12

Weightlifting and women’s golf get started, the women’s basketball semi-finalists will be determined and it’s a busy day in athletics.

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Paris Olympics: South Korea’s An threatens to quit team after badminton gold

The 22-year-old beat China’s He Bingjiao in straight sets to secure victory in the final at La Chapelle Arena on Monday.

South Korea’s An Se-young was all smiles with her gold medal but revealed inner frustrations after the ceremony. Photo: AFP
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LeBron, 11-year-olds in action – 5 things to know for day 11 at the Paris Olympics

More track and field action as well as the skateboarding and NBA stars taking to the court as the basketball heats up.

LeBron James and his United States teammates will be in action as the basketball heats up in Paris. Photo: Reuters
LeBron James and his United States teammates will be in action as the basketball heats up in Paris. Photo: Reuters
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Shanti Pereira hopes Olympic exploits ‘put Singapore on map’, ‘sad’ after exit

Singapore sprint star adamant she will not be defined by struggles in French capital, sets Los Angeles goal.

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South Korea’s An ready to open champagne, inspire next generation after gold

An Se-young’s triumph in the women’s badminton singles South Korea’s first gold in the event since Bang Soo-hyun in Atlanta in 1996.

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Boxer Lin Yu-ting cannot hold back tears after edging into semi-finals

Lin beats Bulgarian Svetlana Staneva in women’s 57kg category and says home support is carrying her to gold.

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Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting acknowledges the crowd after beating Bulgaria’s Svetlana Staneva in the women’s 57kg quarter-final. Photo: AFP
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Rewards rain down for Yulo, with cash, house, free food for life after gold win

Carlos Yulo took home gold in the men’s floor exercise in Paris, only his country’s second gold medal ever at the Games.

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Carlos Yulo is just the second Olympic gold medallist in Philippines history. Photo: Reuters
Carlos Yulo is just the second Olympic gold medallist in Philippines history. Photo: Reuters
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China hails ‘Queen Wen’ after she says gold ‘brought glory to her ancestors’

Zheng Qinwen says ‘glory of country is above self’, with historic tennis win more meaningful than a grand slam title.

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‘Overwhelmed’ Carlos Yulo wins historic gymnastics Olympic gold for Philippines

Carlos Yulo in tears after executing perfect routine in men’s floor exercise, as China’s Zhang Boheng finishes last.

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Profile | Paris Olympics: who is Shanti Pereira, Singapore’s ‘Sprint Queen’?

Get up to speed on one of Singapore’s most high-profile athletes as she prepares to run in the 200 metres in Paris.

Singapore’s Shanti Pereira is overcome after winning 200m gold at the Asian Games in 2023. Photo: AP
Singapore’s Shanti Pereira is overcome after winning 200m gold at the Asian Games in 2023. Photo: AP
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Chinese Taipei fans hammer JK Rowling over ‘trans’ comments aimed at boxer

Author, a vocal opponent to trans rights, calls Lin Yu-ting part of the ‘insanity’ of trans athletes competing in women’s sport.

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Social media reacts to China v Japan table tennis clash at Paris Olympics

Chinese table tennis star Fan Zhendong scraped through to the men’s singles semi-final after a pulsating contest against Japan’s Tomokazu Harimoto.

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Asia’s standards not good enough for Olympics, Japan triathlete Nener says

‘Bashfest’ swim in Seine hurt his prospects during men’s race, but he says there is a huge gap between Asia and rest of world.

Kenji Nener believes triathlon in Asia has a long way to go to match standards elsewhere. Photo: Reuters.
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South Korean Olympic shooter Kim Ye-ji crowned the ‘coolest person on the planet’

With her sci-fi shooter glasses and ice-cold stance, the 31-year-old won silver in the 10m air pistol, and pictures of her quickly went viral.

South Korea’s Kim Ye-ji competing in the 10m air pistol women’s final while carrying a stuffed elephant that reportedly belongs to her daughter. Photo: Xinhua
South Korea’s Kim Ye-ji competing in the 10m air pistol women’s final while carrying a stuffed elephant that reportedly belongs to her daughter. Photo: Xinhua
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South Koreans slam Paris organisers’ ‘personal grudge’ in social media backlash

Users feel their region has been on the end of various blunders, starting with the North Korea gaffe during the opening ceremony.

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Profile | Who is Loh Kean Yew? Singapore’s new badminton sensation in hunt for Paris medal

The Malaysian-born shuttler was crowned Singapore’s first world champion in 2021, and could soon have an Olympic title to his name

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Paris Olympics’ 10 hottest athletes: the men and women as good as they look

A rundown of the competitors many people’s eyes will be on – and not just for their athletic skills that brought them to the French capital.

Japanese surfer Shino Matsuda is just one of the athletes making waves for their looks as well as their skills. Photo: Kyodo
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