Olympics

Two-time Olympic gold medalist boxer Claressa Shields will make her professional debut in mixed martial arts in 2021. The world champion boxer has signed a contract with the Professional Fighters League and targets the 2022 title to become the first woman to win both MMA and boxing titles. Claressa said, "I’m really going to strengthen the things that I’m weak at," and has added she is serious on her decision.

South African swimmer and Olympic gold medalist Roland Schoeman may be unable to take part in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics if he fails to prove the source of the doping. Ronald was handed 1-year ban in May 2019 after he tested positive for GW501516, an illegal drug. But, the World Anti-Doping Agency has now requested the court to extend the ban for up to four years. However, Roland has refuted the accusations.  

A four-nation gymnastics test event was held in Japan on November 8, making it the country's first international event since the outbreak of COVID-19. A total of 30 athletes took part in the event: eight participants each from China, Russia and Japan, and only six from the US. The event had 2,000 fans in attendance with strictly adhering to the COVID-19 protocols including PCR tests every morning and no shouting from the fans.

The Japan Gymnastics Association (JGA) will host 32 athletes from China, Japan, Russia, and United States on November 8, for a one-day international gymnastics tournament. The Association confirmed that the tournament which is sanctioned by the International Gymnastics Association will be held at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo. Reportedly, the event will allow maximum audience of 2,000 and will act as a trial for the next year's Olympics… read-more