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Sport · August, 2021

Stories about Sport from August, 2021

Namibian female sprinters are victorious at World Under-20 Athletics Championship amidst bans over discriminatory tests

World Athletics is accused of sexism and racism toward women athletes

Written by Richard Wanjohi

30 August 2021

Belly dancing class in Kuwaiti ladies gym stirs uproar, prompting government intervention

The class for women was to be taught by women

Written by Raseef22, Dahlia Kholaif

23 August 2021

Olympics: COVID-19 widens gap between Latin America and wealthier nations

Latin American athletes have to overcome more hurdles to succeed

Written by Connectas Translated by Emma Dewick

11 August 2021

Camacho-Quinn's historic Olympic win sparks discussion on Puerto Rican identity

Camacho-Quinn's victory is Puerto Rico's first-ever gold medal in athletics

Written by Ángel Carrión

6 August 2021

Social media outcry halts ‘revitalisation’ plans for Trinidad park, but approach to public consultation remains a challenge

'The problem is the process'

Written by Flora Thomas

4 August 2021

The diplomatic struggle over Taiwan's name in the Olympics

China has the power to block Taiwan’s athletes from participating

Written by Global Voices East Asia

3 August 2021

Belarusian sprinter sent home from Olympics by Belarusian officials says she will ask for asylum

The sprinter had earlier criticised her coaches on Instagram

Written by Tanya Lokot

1 August 2021

“One, Two, Three!” Jamaicans thrilled by their women sprinters’ Olympic run

'Flo Jo’s' 1988 Olympic record broken with a time of 10.61 seconds

Written by Emma Lewis

1 August 2021

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