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Former soccer star Pele gets vaccinated in Brazil
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Former Brazilian soccer star Pele was vaccinated against COVID-19 on Tuesday, the same day that a record 1,641 people were reported to have died in the South American nation after contracting the virus.
Most in Japan 'interested in Olympics' but don't want them to happen -Yomiuri poll
TOKYO (Reuters) - An overwhelming majority of Japanese said they were "interested in the Olympics", although 58% said they did not want them to be held this year because of fears over COVID-19, a Yomiuri daily poll showed on Wednesday.
Slumping Fowler in battle to keep major streak alive
(Reuters) - Rickie Fowler heads into this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational seeking a long-awaited return to form that would do wonders for his bid to extend a streak of 41 consecutive major appearances.
Women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand to be postponed until 2022
(Reuters) - This year's women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand is set to be pushed back until next year after the sport's global governing body said on Tuesday it was difficult to host the event as planned due to uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Race to Tokyo heats up for shuttlers after BWF decision
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian shuttlers hoping to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in July must make the most of their opportunities over the next three months.
Johnson backs UK bid for 2030 World Cup, offers stadiums for Euro 2020 games
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it is the "right time" for the United Kingdom and Ireland to launch a bid to host the 2030 soccer World Cup, while he added the country would also be willing to host extra Euro 2020 matches this year if required.
Swiatek's success helps Poland revive coastal tournament
WARSAW (Reuters) - The success of Poland's Iga Swiatek has helped bring a WTA women's tournament back to the country's coast after an absence of more than 10 years and local fans will get the chance to see her play, the organisers said on Monday.
Judo-CAS annuls indefinite suspension of Iran from international judo
(Reuters) - The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), on Monday, lifted the indefinite suspension imposed on the Iran Judo Federation for pressuring one of their fighters not to face an Israeli athlete.
Brazilian De Paula can now don Harimau Malaya colours
PETALING JAYA: The Harimau Malaya will soon have a third naturalised player to call on in the form of striker Guilherme De Paula (pic).
Without Hendrawan, Seu Bock will be Zii Jia’s guiding hand in England
PETALING JAYA: World No. 11 Lee Zii Jia will only have coach Datuk Tey Seu Bock to guide him when he competes in the All-England from March 17-21.
