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Australian Paralympic athletes inspire at Paris 2024

Congratulations to our Australian Paralympians who made us proud in Paris.

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The domino effect of being physically active, eating and sleeping well

With National Nutrition Week kicking off today, learn how physical activity, nutrition and sleep can have a positive impact on your physical health, mental health and wellbeing.

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New National Sport Strategy now available

The new National Sport Strategy, Sport Horizon, has now been released. It sets a shared vision for creating healthy, active, and connected communities and a thriving sport system.

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Consultation for the Review of the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 now open

We invite interested stakeholders to participate in the review.

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Australia set to host Rugby World Cup 2027 and 2029

Rugby Australia’s website.

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World Bicycle Day just the start

40% of Australians ride a bike every year! (Source: National Walking and Cycling Participation Survey 2021).In September, Australia will be the focus of the cycling world. The 2022 UCI Road World Championships – one of the Triple Crown of Cycling events – is heading to Wollongong.

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Munster's return from South Africa delayed after nine further Covid-19 positives

There have been a further nine positive Covid-19 cases identified in Munster's touring party in South Africa, so delaying their return to Ireland.

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FAI 'must accept' players' rights on Covid-19 vaccine

The FAI has moved to issue a statement following Callum Robinson's revelation that he is not vaccinated from Covid-19, saying it "accepts the right of all individuals".

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No 'radical' stance from Kenny on jabs as Robinson and others unvaccinated

Stephen Kenny is unwilling to take the "radical" decision to only pick Covid-vaccinated players for international duty, following the revelation that a good chunk of his squad have chosen not to take the jab.

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Brazil game with Argentina halted by health officials

The World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina was halted just minutes after kick-off after Brazilian health officials objected to the participation of three Argentine players they say broke quarantine rules.

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McCarthy: Lack of 'expertise' behind GAA's decision not to increase capacity

GAA president Larry McCarthy says a lack of "expertise" was the reason the association decided against increasing the capacity for the upcoming All-Ireland football final.

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Up to 10,000 to be allowed at Ulster Rugby pre-season friendly in Belfast

Ulster Rugby have confirmed that up to 10,000 supporters will be allowed to attend a pre-season friendly they're playing against Saracens in Belfast on 3 September.

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Government to examine increasing Croke Park crowds

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has indicated that the Government will look at increasing attendances at next month's All-Ireland finals and semi-finals.

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Japan hears call for 'strong' message on Covid risks

Japan faces its most serious situation since the Covid-19 pandemic began, the country's top medical adviser has warned.

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Dublin marathon cancelled for second year in a row

The 2021 KBC Dublin Marathon has been cancelled for the second year in a row, with organisers citing "too many unknowns" ahead of the 24 October event.

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Leader Jon Rahm out of Memorial Tournament after positive Covid-19 test

Jon Rahm has been forced out of the Memorial Tournament despite leading at the end of the third round after testing positive for Covid-19.

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'Clear pathway' in place for fans to watch sporting events

Minister of State for Sport Jack Chambers has said that the Government is putting in place "a clear pathway back" for spectators to be able to watch their teams playing sport.

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Argentina suspended as hosts of Copa America

Argentina's hosting of the Copa America football tournament has been suspended "in view of the current circumstances," organisers said, as the country endures a record coronavirus surge.

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Leinster Rugby and Shamrock Rovers set to be first to welcome back fans

Plans before Cabinet will see spectators allowed return to certain sports events in June, with the Government currently considering proposals on relaxing Covid-19 restrictions on outdoor events from next month.

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Escalating trial events from end of June could see 25k in Croke Park for All-Ireland finals

Spectators could return to GAA, football and rugby matches by the end of June under trial events being prepared by the Government.

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Leinster Rugby test event at the RDS will not be held in May

A Leinster Rugby match, that would have seen 2,000 spectators return to the RDS, will now not go ahead as planned according to the Sports Minister.

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Tokyo Olympics organisers report first torch relay virus case

Tokyo Olympics organisers have reported the first infection from the nationwide torch relay, as the pandemic continues to play havoc with the massive event.

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Japan poised to declare state of emergency for Tokyo

Further questions are being raised about this summer's Olympics with Japan set to declare a state of emergency in Tokyo as cases of Covid-19 surge.

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Hotel quarantine exemption for elite athletes signed into law

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that there will be an exemption to hotel quarantine for elite and professional athletes.

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Sport minister: OHL return to play would be ‘irresponsible’ right now

Ontario Hockey League right now.Sports Minister Lisa MacLeod said Thursday that the province was days away from approving the OHL’s plan to return to play in late March when the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic began in earnest in Ontario.

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Leinster propose antigen testing for fans at RDS

Leinster Rugby has submitted plans to Government to use rapid antigen testing to allow the return of spectators to matches at the RDS Arena.

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Vaccine certs being considered by Govt for sports fans

The return of crowds to sports stadiums using vaccine certificates to ensure Covid safety is among proposals being considered by Government, Prime Time has learned.

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Dublin footballers broke Covid-19 rules to train collectively

Dublin's seven-in-a-row chasing football team are facing punishment from Croke Park after several players were photographed training together in the presence of a coach.

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Olympic torch relay gets going in Japan under pandemic shadow

The Olympic torch relay has begun in Japan with waves, smiles and high fives, but no cheers, on a four-month countdown to the games in Tokyo, the first organised during a deadly pandemic.

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Mayo suspend trio from senior backroom team for Covid breach

Mayo GAA has suspended three members of the county senior backroom team for a breach of Covid-19 guidelines at last month's All-Ireland SFC final against Dublin at Croke Park.

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Down could face GAA probe over senior footballers' outdoor session

Down could face sanctions from the GAA after a number of their senior footballers gathered on Tuesday night.

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Tottenham vs Fulham postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

Fulham's game with Tottenham has been postponed after to a coronavirus outbreak at the Premier League club.

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Everton v Manchester City postponed over Covid-19 outbreak in visitors' camp

An outbreak of further positive Covid-19 cases at Manchester City has forced their Premier League trip to Everton to be postponed just four hours before kick-off.

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Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for Covid-19

Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for Covid-19.

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Second Ireland player tests positive for Covid-19

Stephen Kenny's preparations for the Nations League clash with Finland on Wednesday have been thrown into further disarray by a second Republic of Ireland player testing positive for Covid-19.

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Adam Idah returns to the squad as FAI confirm staff member received false positive result

The Football Association of Ireland has confirmed that a staff member received a false positive test result for covid-19 in Bratislava on Wednesday.

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Two Ulster players test positive for Covid-19

Ulster Rugby have confirmed that two of their players have tested positive for Covid-19.

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FAI confirms suspension of amateur and underage fixtures

The FAI has confirmed the suspension of all adult amateur and underage football matches in the country following the government's introduction of nationwide Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions from midnight tonight.

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Breaking GAA suspends all club fixtures with immediate effect

The GAA management committee has paused all club fixtures "with immediate effect and until further notice", as huge uncertainty surrounds the 2020 inter-county championships in light of NPHET's latest recommendations.

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Cork GAA pleads with supporters to follow guidelines

Cork GAA has issued a statement asking supporters not to breach safety guidelines after video emerged showing crowds celebrating after a county final.

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Foster 'deeply concerned' following Tyrone GAA pitch invasion

Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster has expressed deep concern at a pitch invasion following a GAA club final in Co Tyrone.

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Breaking Crowds of 200 permitted to attend sporting events

Crowds of 200 people will be allowed attend sporting events where the capacity of a stadium is 5,000, it has been confirmed.

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2021 Olympics will be 'games that conquered Covid' - IOC

Tokyo's postponed Olympics will go ahead next year regardless of the coronavirus pandemic, IOC vice president John Coates said, vowing they will be the "games that conquered Covid".

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Sporting groups to meet ministers over restrictions

Sporting organisations are to meet Government ministers and the Acting Chief Medical officer over current coronavirus restrictions.

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County teams will be asked to 'step aside' from All-Ireland action in event of coronavirus outbreaks

County teams may be thrown out of the All-Ireland championships if there is a coronavirus outbreak, according to GAA president John Horan.

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John Horan not seeking meeting with CMO or any 'conflict'

GAA president John Horan has said he is not seeking a meeting with Dr Ronan Glynn, or any conflict, as he revealed he has not received a response from the acting chief medical officer to a personal letter written earlier this week.

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All sporting events set to be behind closed doors

All sporting events will take place behind closed doors under measures set to be taken by the government this afternoon.

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Fans will be absent from Masters at Augusta

No spectators will be allowed at Augusta National for this year's Masters, tournament officials have announced.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0