Olympics

About 200 years ago, only men were allowed to enjoy sports because women were deemed too prim and proper to engage in such activities. It is not until the advent of the 20th century that empowered women began to prove to the world that they, too, can prevail in the world of sports. Throughout history, emboldened female athletes have made their names known. Most of them aim to inspire young girls...

England interim head coach Hege Riise is set to lead Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics. The Norwegian gold medal winner will be offered the role this week, having stepped in to replace Phil Neville for the Lionesses after his departure for Inter Miami.

Neville was also due to take charge of the Olympic squad so Riise will now combine both roles in the same way. Her first match for...

Yoshiro Mori has stood down from his role as head of the Tokyo Olympics organising committee following criticism of his comments about women.

The row began after attempts to increase female representation on the committee, from five out of 24 to a minimum of 40 percent.

Mori, 83, said: "If we increase the number of female board members, we have to make sure their speaking...

British athletes will be allowed to demonstrate their support for the Black Lives Matters movement at the rearranged Tokyo Olympics next year.

"We would absolutely support athletes in whatever way they collectively choose to support Black Lives Matter," said Team GB chef de mission Mark England.

"What is important is that British athletes have the opportunity to feed into...