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Russia banned from Olympic Games for altering doping data

Russia banned from Olympic Games for altering doping data

The four-year ban imposed today includes major international events like the 2022 Winter Olympics and 2022 football World Cup. 

Israel wants change in venue after its swimmers banned from M’sia

Israel wants change in venue after its swimmers banned from M’sia

‘This is shameful and totally opposes the Olympic spirit,’ it says.
Russia banned from Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Russia banned from Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

There’s evidence of ‘unprecedented systematic manipulation’ of IOC’s anti-doping system.

National swim coach faces rape charge

National swim coach faces rape charge

The suspect is said to be a Chinese national who has been part of the team for several years.

Athletes' success partly due to government policies, says PM

Athletes' success partly due to government policies, says PM

UPDATED 5PM | Rio Olympics and Paralympics successes partly due to Umno/BN gov’t policies, says Najib.

Rio 2016 an Olympiad of firsts, bests and lasts

Rio 2016 an Olympiad of firsts, bests and lasts

The full diversity, creativity and exuberance of Brazil was displayed for the whole world to be awed and amazed during the opening and closing ceremonies of Rio 2016. It could go down in history as the sports festival that showcased Brazil’s energetic and enthusiastic spirit in the face of unexpected adversity in organizing the games. Possibly, the starting and ending celebrations may not be equaled in the future in terms of variety and colour.

Chong Wei: If I had RM300m, I’d stay at home

Chong Wei: If I had RM300m, I’d stay at home

Responding to reports on his net worth, Lee says if he had that kind of wealth, he would have quit badminton already.

China's performance deteriorated in Rio, Khairy responds to Yongbo

China's performance deteriorated in Rio, Khairy responds to Yongbo

UPDATED 6.14PM | Minister reacts to China’s badminton head coach’s remarks about Lee Chong Wei.

Najib announces additional RM200k for silver, bronze medalists

Najib announces additional RM200k for silver, bronze medalists

UPDATED 6.15PM | PM also hopes Malaysia will win gold in the next Olympics in Tokyo.

Hundreds join PM, wife to welcome Olympians

Hundreds join PM, wife to welcome Olympians

UPDATED 6.38PM | The crowd, some of whom came with flowers and placards, chanted the names of the Olympians.

AirAsia provides free flights for life to Asean gold medalists

AirAsia provides free flights for life to Asean gold medalists

Tony Fernandes says silver and bronze medalists will also be rewarded.

Chong Wei, you owe no one an apology

Chong Wei, you owe no one an apology

YOURSAY | ‘There is no shame in not winning a gold medal for Malaysia.’

Chong Wei - a king without the crown jewel

Chong Wei - a king without the crown jewel

He has two more good years in him to play at high level competitions, says his long-time coach Tey Seu Bock.

Chong Wei says sorry for not delivering gold at Rio Olympics

Chong Wei says sorry for not delivering gold at Rio Olympics

He says he played his best, but China's Chen Long simply played better in their final.

Liu Ying, that silver is worth its weight in gold

Liu Ying, that silver is worth its weight in gold

YOURSAY | ‘Her simple but thought-provoking message said it all.’

Our Olympians make us proud, unlike MO1 whoever he is

Our Olympians make us proud, unlike MO1 whoever he is

YOURSAY | ‘While our athletes are making us proud, our leaders are doing just the opposite.’

Chong Wei takes silver, Malaysia's Rio dream for gold ends

Chong Wei takes silver, Malaysia's Rio dream for gold ends

Lee puts on a spirited performance but was edged out by China's Chen Long.

Happier than on my wedding day

Happier than on my wedding day

Aug 19, 2016 is probably a day that I am happier than on my wedding day.

Even in sports, Malaysians can’t come together

Even in sports, Malaysians can’t come together

YOURSAY | ‘The editors of these papers should be sacked. They are a disgrace to the journalism profession.’

So close... but it's silver for V Shem and Wee Kiong

So close... but it's silver for V Shem and Wee Kiong

Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong put up a strong contest against China.

Azizulhasni gets a hero’s welcome, hopes to inspire others

Azizulhasni gets a hero’s welcome, hopes to inspire others

'We Malaysians can achieve anything,' he says as he was welcomed by some 100 people.

Army veterans disagree with police report on Olympians' pension

Army veterans disagree with police report on Olympians' pension

The person who lodged it is stupid, says veteran Harjit Singh Rendawa.

Proton cars for Rio Olympic medallists

Proton cars for Rio Olympic medallists

DRB-Hicom and Proton Holdings say the gold medal winner would receive a Perdana 2.0L.

US says sorry as swimmers leave Brazil to jeers

US says sorry as swimmers leave Brazil to jeers

UPDATED 7.30PM | The US Olympic Committee issues an apology after the departure of two swimmers.