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Tokyo Paralympics Digest: Takayuki Suzuki delivers Japan’s first gold
Japan were able to celebrate their first gold medal of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics after Takayuki Suzuki delivered at the Aquatics Center. Suzuki adds to the bronze he won on Day 1 of the Games. SOURCE: DW News
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Highlights of the Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Day 1
From a German bronze medal win to big upsets in wheelchair rugby there were plenty of highlights from the opening day at the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo. Recap the best of the action. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Paralympics Digest: Australia off to golden start
Australian cyclist Paige Greco got the Tokyo Paralympics off to a flying start with a gold medal and world record. After a year’s postponement and Tuesday’s opening ceremony, Wednesday sees the real action start. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Paralympics Digest: Alphonso Davies sends support to Refugee Paralympic Team
The parade of nations at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics opening ceremony was led by members of the refugee team, who received a message of support from Bayern Munich footballer and UN ambassador Alphonso Davies. SOURCE: DW News
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Bundesliga: Joshua Kimmich extends Bayern Munich contract
Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich has signed a contract extension which will keep him at the club until 2025. According to reports in Germany, teammate Leon Goretzka is set to follow suit. SOURCE: DW News
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Gnabry brace hands Nagelsmann first Bundesliga win, Sane booed by fans
Two Serge Gnabry goals in a rollercoaster second half gave Bayern Munich their first Bundesliga win under Julian Nagelsmann. Leroy Sane paid the price for a lackluster first half and was booed off at half-time. SOURCE: DW News
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Blast from the past: Bochum win in the Bundesliga for the first time in 11 years
Newly-promoted Bochum beat Mainz 2-0 in their first Bundesliga home game in over a decade. With a community approach to football and a contender for goal of the season, they’re a welcome addition, SOURCE: DW News
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Bundesliga: Dominik Szoboszlai starts to make up for lost time in RB Leipzig win
After a shock defeat in their Bundesliga opener, RB Leipzig stepped up a gear with a 4-0 win over Stuttgart. Victory was a welcome relief for new coach Jesse Marsch, who had a familiar, if frustrated, face to thank. SOURCE: DW News
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Female footballer: ‘When I see the Taliban on the street, I feel so scared’
Speaking to DW from her basement, a female Afghan football player describes her horror at the return of the Taliban and begs for help. While aid efforts continue behind the scenes, here is her story. SOURCE: DW News
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Afghanistan youth footballer dead after falling from U.S. plane
Afghanistan’s top sports authority has confirmed that youth footballer Zaki Anwari was among the individuals who died falling from an aeroplane departing Kabul on Monday. SOURCE: DW News
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Afghanistan youth footballer dead after falling from US plane
Afghanistan’s top sports authority has confirmed that youth footballer Zaki Anwari was among the individuals who died falling from an airplane departing Kabul on Monday. SOURCE: DW News
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‘We’ve said goodbye to the women’s team’: Fears in Afghanistan for future of women’s football
With the Taliban back in power in Kabul, there is widespread concern that women in Afghanistan will once again have their freedoms severely curtailed. The women’s national football team and the local league could fold. SOURCE: DW News
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Supercup: Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich – live blog
With the first title of the season on the line, German Cup winners Borussia Dortmund play host to Bundesliga titleholders Bayern Munich on Tuesday. Der Klassiker with new head coaches. DW’s live blog has the latest. SOURCE: DW News
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Bundesliga: Haaland runs riot as Marco Rose wins in style on Borussia Dortmund debut
The Marco Rose era got off to an emphatic start as Borussia Dortmund blew away Eintracht Frankfurt. Erling Haaland was involved in all five goals as the Black and Yellows sent an early message to Bayern Munich. SOURCE: DW News
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Vaccine protest in Dortmund: 50 people return BVB jerseys in protest at stadium entry regulations
Around 50 people returned their Borussia Dortmund jerseys in protest at the club’s stadium entry regulations. Among them were people wearing symbols associated with the extreme right and the ‘Querdenker’ movement. SOURCE: DW News
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Bundesliga live buildup: Gladbach vs. Bayern Munich
The 2021-22 Bundesliga season kicks off on Friday with a clash between two of the biggest clubs in Germany. Both sides have new coaches, with Julian Nagelsmann tasked with making it 10 straight titles for Bayern. SOURCE: DW News
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Hansi Flick promises ‘all-in mentality’ as Germany seek fresh start
After inspiring a star-studded side who had lost their spark as Bayern Munich head coach, Hansi Flick is looking to repeat the trick with the German national team. The first priority is a change in mindset. SOURCE: DW News
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Opinion: Time to scrap Olympic medal table
What should count more, gold medals or total medals? The answer is neither, because judging success with a medal table is questionable and promotes nationalism, says DW sports editor Sarah Wiertz. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics: Closing ceremony live
A Games like no other comes to an end in Tokyo on Sunday with the Olympics closing ceremony. Coronavirus restrictions will mean a very different look for the finale, while the Olympic baton will pass to Paris. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics: COVID-19 restrictions, no fans and more questions for the IOC
Though COVID-19 and public outrage loomed large, Tokyo 2020 still possessed the Olympic magic we all know and love. But the IOC won’t always be able to hide behind the athletes’ brilliance, writes DW’s Oliver Moody. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics: Highlights, Day 15
The Olympics produce some of the best moments in sports. As the world’s elite athletes gather in Tokyo 2020, so do the best photographers to capture all of the action. Take a look at the most iconic moments. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics digest: Neeraj Chopra wins India’s first gold medal in 13 years
Neeraj Chopra won the men’s javelin competition to earn India it’s first Olympic gold medal since 2008. Meanwhile, Team USA defended their gold medal in men’s basketball. Follow the latest from Tokyo with DW. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics digest: USA’s Nelly Korda wins women’s golf gold
World number one Nelly Korda finished a strong 17 under par to win the Olympic women’s golf tournament. Meanwhile, Team USA defended their gold medal in men’s basketball. Follow the latest from Tokyo with DW. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics digest: Team USA wins fourth straight men’s basketball gold
The United States redeemed their opening loss to France to secure the gold in men’s basketball. Meanwhile, Kenya struck gold in the women’s marathon once more. Follow the latest from Tokyo with DW. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics digest: Bahamas strikes gold again in 400 meters
Shaunae Miller-Uibo of the Bahamas won the women’s 400 meters a day after compatriot Steven Gardner took the men’s crown. Follow the latest from Tokyo 2020 with DW. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics Digest: United States ‘A-Team’ strike gold in beach volleyball
The United States beach volleyball team of April Ross and Alix Klineman, known as the “A-Team,” claimed gold after beating Australia in the final on Friday. Follow the latest from Tokyo 2020 with DW. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics: Highlights, Day 13
The Olympics produce some of the best moments in sports. As the world’s elite athletes gather in Tokyo 2020, so do the best photographers to capture all of the action. Here’s a look at some of the most iconic moments. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics digest: India wins first field hockey medal since 1980
India defeated Germany in the bronze medal match to win its first medal in men’s field hockey in 41 years. German Florian Wellbrock won the marathon swim to add to his medal count. Follow the latest from Tokyo with DW. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics: Highlights, Day 12
The Olympics produce some of the best moments in sports. As the world’s elite athletes gather in Tokyo 2020, so do the best photographers to capture all of the action. Take a look at the most iconic moments. SOURCE: DW News
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Going out on top: German wrestler Frank Stäbler fulfills his Olympic dream
If you want to know what the Olympics mean to an athlete, you need look no farther than to Frank Stäbler. The Greco-Roman wrestler had to overcome COVID-19 just to make it to Tokyo – but it all paid off in the end. SOURCE: DW News
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