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      ‘Secret’ plan to host 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland ‘revealed’

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      SCOTLAND could be hosting a major sports event BEFORE the 2028 Euros, it has been claimed.Some 12 years since Glasgow hosted the Commonwealth Games the event could be making a return north of the border after secret proposal papers were uncovered.
      Hampden had a running track installed almost a decade ago to host the GamesCredit: Scottish News and Sport
      Usain Bolt was one of the many big names to head to GlasgowCredit: AP:Associated Press
      A home event could be in the pipeline again after the collapse of 2026 and 2030 venue bidsCredit: AFP
      Victoria, in Australia, was due to be the host venue in three years time and took on the baton after last year’s Games in Birmingham.
      But the plans Down Under have been withdrawn after costs more than doubled to £3.1bn – leaving the event in doubt.
      If the next staging of the Games doesn’t go ahead many fear for its future.
      When news broke in July Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf suggested an emergency return to these shores – and now that could come to fruition with a four-way solution.

      The UK could step in an host across Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales, the Herald claims.
      It says a “highly confidential” document produced by UK Sport has outlined a “potential revised hosting model”.
      Crunch talks to save the next stage were held in AUust and outlined areas to be investigated in order to potentially solve the crisis.
      But the papers did state that the discussion “does not infer that any offer would be made or that any funding has been made available to do so.”
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      “It would still be for all partners to explore in a robust way whether it is in the interests of the UK, both societally and aligned to wider hosting aspirations, whether this would be worth pursuing.
      “The broad conditions where that course of action might be considered feasible and/or desirable are outlined here, but not explored in full.” 
      Other Freedom of Information papers show officials urging caution over the tentative steps being taken.
      One email reads: ““There are significant financial implications here against the backdrop of extremely stretched budgets.”
      Adding a “very short timeframe in which to deliver the event… will increase costs. “
      More emails explained: “The inflationary pressures on many aspects of major event delivery remain strong so a significant degree of contingency and optimism bias would need to be built into any business case.”
      Scotland is already slated to host football’s 2028 Euros at Hampden having been part of the successful bid with Northern Ireland England and Wales, confirmed by Uefa earlier this month.
      The Games were last north of the border in 2014 at Glasgow, while Edinburgh was host city in 1970 and 1986.
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      Olympic swimmer and GB athlete denies raping two teen girls and attacking third woman in ‘ten-year abuse campaign’

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      A British Olympic swimmer has denied raping two teen girls and attacking a third woman over a ten-year period.Former Team GB star Antony James, 33, allegedly sexually abused the girls, including one aged between 13 and 15.
      Antony James has denied a string of sex offencesCredit: FPS Images
      The former Team GB swimmer is charged with 18 offencesCredit: Getty
      The swimmer, who won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games and competed at the 2012 Olympics, has been charged with a string of sex offences.
      James appeared at Plymouth Crown Court today where denied a total of 18 charges against three women.
      He is accused of targeting the alleged victims between 2012 and 2022.
      James, who was training as a police officer with Devon and Cornwall Police when he was arrested, denied five allegations of rape against the two teens.
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      He is also accused of two charges of assault causing actual bodily harm against the third complainant.
      Other charges include controlling and coercive behaviour, causing or inciting a child in sexual activity, sexual communication with a child, intentional touching and intentionally encouraging or assisting in the commission of rape.
      The swimmer also pleaded not guilty to sexual activity with a child.
      He was released on conditional bail ahead of a hearing at the same court next month.
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      James allegedly assaulted a third womanCredit: Getty More

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      Glam British athlete Lauryn Davey told she’s ‘beautiful from every angle’ as she shows off toned figure in stunning pics

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      THE GLAMOROUS Lauryn Davey was told that she is “beautiful from every angle” as she showed off her toned figure in a series of amazing snaps.The 24-year-old British heptathlete has her eyes set on a place at the Olympics in the future.
      SCROLL DOWN FOR A GLIMPSE INTO LAURYN’S GLAMOROUS LIFE…
      Lauryn Louise Davey has shared her latest adventures in a stunning photo dumpCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      The 24-year-old British heptathlete is hoping to claim Olympic glory in the futureCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      Lauryn is also studying for a medical degree at Swansea UniversityCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      Fans were blown away by her mega abs in her latest post on InstagramCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      However, the ace also has plenty of talents and interests away from track and field.
      Along with being an athlete, she is also pursuing a medical degree at Swansea University.
      Lauryn has also built up a substantial following of nearlt 25,000 on social media thanks to her over 500 posts 
      And her latest one has sent her fan base into meltdown once again as she provided an update on her recent adventures.
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      The gorgeous athlete shared a series of snaps that she titled “just me in October so far” on Instagram.
      The first showed her posing in a green dress out in the countryside which was accompanied by another one showcasing her pearly white smile and then a close-up of her face.
      A selfie then followed of her on the track training before a sexy snap of her toned abs in a tiny pink bikini on a sun lounger catching some rays.
      Another selfie was after that before another shot of her working out in the gym, with the collection finishing with a snap of her posing on the track in a tight white Nike top and pink running shorts.
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      It did not take long for the comments to come flooding in as fans gushed over her.
      “You’re gorgeous. A true, natural beauty,” declared one admirer.
      Another told her: “You’re so incredibly beautiful from every angle.”
      “Omgg perfection,” read another comment as a fellow fan called Lauryn “absolute perfection”.
      It is not the first time that fans have been stunned by her online snaps, which range from bikini-clad beach breaks to snowboarding in Switzerland.
      Lauryn was told that “it should be illegal to look this good” as she stunned in a swimsuit last month.
      Her admirers also said “that body is beyond perfection” as she stripped and showed off her bum while away in Sweden.
      And that was not the main memory for her or the 23,000 that follow her from Scandinavia.
      Lauryn followed that up with sensational photos from a dip in a lake in a tiny blue bikini.
      Inside Hollie’s glamorous life as an athlete, influencer, travels and medical studies…
      Lauryn keeps herself in incredible shape with her workoutsCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      Fans have already hailed her stunning abs and figure with her past snapsCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      Lauryn has amassed a social media following of nearly 25kCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      Lauryn Lshared new pics that she captioned with ‘Just me in October so far’Credit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      She looked delightful in green as she posed in the countryside with her gleaming smileCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      Lauryn showed she is still keeping up the hard work on the trackCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      But she has previously entertained fans with her travel adventuresCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      Lauryn showed off her peachy bum to her delighted fans in the pastCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      Despite her travels, Lauryn always ensures she puts the hard work in to stay in stunning shapeCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey More

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      Half-marathon runner in cheat storm after setting ‘impossible’ world record pace – but is busted by key clue

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      A runner has been disqualified from the Cardiff Half Marathon after organised deemed his WORLD RECORD pace for the final seven miles was “not possible”.Sion Daniels completed Sunday’s 13.1 mile course in one hour, seven minutes and 58 seconds, securing 23rd place out of 27,500 entrants.
      Sion Daniels was disqualified amid claims his final seven miles were run at world record paceCredit: S4C
      Organisers Run 4 Wales removed Daniels from their race resultsCredit: Getty
      However, organisers Run 4 Wales claimed his GPS data showed he would have had to complete the final 11 kilometres at world record pace in order to achieve the impressive time.
      As a result, his name has been removed from the race results.
      Daniels, who featured in an S4C interview after the race, is said to have submitted a GPX file to prove he legitimately completed the course.
      But organisers, who were celebrating the 20th anniversary of the race, believe this data was from a past event which followed a slightly different route.
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      They also understand he came through the nine-mile marker in 55 minutes, meaning he would have had to complete the last four miles in just 12 minutes.
      Run 4 Wales also claim “it looks likely that the participant cut out” a two-mile loop.
      SunSport has approached Daniels’ running club, Llanelli Athletic Club, for comment.
      A Run 4 Wales statement sent to The Mail read: “The runner, who was featured in an S4C television interview alleged that they had completed the race in 1:07:58 but did not appear in the official results because of a timing chip error.
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      “The runner submitted a GPX file from their running watch as evidence, but analysis has shown that the file is from a previous edition of the race – which followed a slightly different route.
      “Analysis of the runners’ position at times of day at various points around the course also suggest it would not be possible for them to have completed the race in 67 minutes. 
      “Having been at nine miles at around 55 minutes, it looks likely that the participant cut out the two-mile loop of Roath Park Lake in the latter stages of the race.
      “The runner has been contacted and given opportunity to respond and refute the claims, but will likely be barred from R4W events and served a ban. 
      “Details have also been passed to the governing body, Welsh Athletics.”
      According to Daniels’ Runbritain rankings, his half marathon personal best is 1:19:53, nearly 12 minutes slower than his time at the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon.
      Kenyan Vincent Mutai won the men’s race with a time of 1:00:35, while Ethiopia’s Mestawut Fikir claimed the women’s race after crossing the line in 1:08:13. More

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      Glamorous British athlete Lauryn Davey stuns in barely-there bikini as fans say she’s ‘what I see in my dreams’

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      OLYMPIC hopeful Lauryn Davey took social media by storm once more with some barely-there bikini snaps.Lauryn has been causing a stir online thanks to a host of steamy pics across her social media channels.

      Lauryn Davey took social media by storm once more
      This time Lauryn posed in a blue, barely-there bikini
      Lauryn left her Instagram followers in awe with her latest snaps from Sweden
      This time, the 24-year-old took to Instagram where she issued a few photos from her trip to Sweden.
      And the heptathlete left her 22,700 followers in awe with a tiny blue bikini.
      Lauryn posted: “A Swede end to Euro Summer and off Season. Always grateful.”
      The athlete’s fans were left absolutely stunned as her post led to over 1,600 likes.
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      One follower posted: “What I see in my dreams….”
      Another commented: “Jeeeeez there she is.”
      A third said: “I am always fascinated by your beauty.”
      This fan wrote: “Stunning.”
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      And that one gasped: “Looking beautiful Lauryn hope you enjoyed.”
      Lauryn has her eyes set on a place at the Olympics in the future, although next year’s Paris Games come a little too soon for her.
      The Welsh athlete revealed she is eyeballing the 2026 Australia Commonwealth Games as her ticket to the Olympics – a dream of hers since the age of five.
      Her goals don’t stop there however, as she is also pursuing a medical degree at Swansea University.
      Lauryn is a heptathlete hoping to compete in the Olympics
      Lauryn is a heptathlete and has aspired to be in the Olympics since the age of five
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      Athletics referee rushed to hospital with shattered leg after being hit by stray HAMMER

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      AN ASIAN GAMES official had to be rushed to hospital after his leg was broken by a flying hammer.Huang Qinhua was stretchered out of the stadium following the incident but has since been snapped in good spirits from hospital.
      A Asian Games referee was left with a shattered leg after they were struck by a stray hammerCredit: AFP
      Ali Zankawi’s misthrow hit official Huang QinhuaCredit: AFP
      The official was injured after a misthrow from Kuwait’s Ali Zankawi during Saturday’s men’s final at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
      Qinhua, who had been stood behind loose netting surrounding the throwing circle, was left with a shattered leg.
      The netting is fitted loosely in order to prevent hammers and discusses from flying back at athletes.
      Blood could be seen pouring from his leg after he was struck by the 16lbs hammer.
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      Zankawi immediately ran over to the 62-year-old official and was on hand to help apply a tourniquet to restrict the blood flow.
      Visibly shocked by the incident, the 39-year-old athlete is said to have repeatedly asked about Qinhua after he left the Olympic Stadium.
      Other officials had helped him onto a stretcher and out of the venue whilst he clutched himself in agony.
      In a statement, an Asian Games official said: “He arrived at the hospital at 20:15, where was diagnosed with a right open tibiofibular fracture. Currently his vital signs are stable.”
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      Zankawi was visibly shocked and rushed to help QinhuaCredit: AFP
      Qinhua had to be stretchered out of the Olympic Stadium in HangzhouCredit: AFP
      Zankawi later visited Qinhua in hospital after the eventCredit: AFP
      Qinhua has since been pictured with Zankawi in hospital after the athlete visited him once the final was over.
      The Kuwaiti went on to finish eighth after throwing a season’s best of 67.57 metres.
      Saturday’s incident is not the only piece of drama from this year’s Asian Games.
      Sunday’s football quarter-final between North Korea and Japan saw the former’s players clash with the referee following a 2-1 defeat.
      Zankawi went on to place eighth in the men’s hammer throw finalCredit: Getty More

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      World’s sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt reveals Paris 2024 Olympics plan as fans say ‘look at those abs… danger!’

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      ALICA SCHMIDT has her sights set on qualifying for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.The 400m runner has never participated in the Olympic Games.

      Alica Schmidt has her eyes on the Paris 2024 OlympicsCredit: Getty
      She was included in Germany’s 4x400m relay squad for the Tokyo Games in 2020 but never took to the track.
      But she is now putting in the work to go one better and race at the Paris Olympics, which begins on July 26.
      Alica shared a photo from a recent event on the track showing off her incredible physique.
      She captioned the post: “The goals are set, the plan is made, it’s time to get back to the grind 💯 Olympic season next year ❤️‍🔥🔥😍”
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      Fans reacted by complimenting the athlete with one follower mesmerised by her abs.
      One fan said: “Not only athleticism is great, but also this figure is crazy.”
      Another added: “Look at those abs… danger!”
      A third said: “Gorgeous 🔥”
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      And another commented: “Abs like a superhero 🦸”
      Alica shared another video of herself in the gym using a Germany Olympic towel, showing she is very much getting in the spirit of the Games.
      The runner sent fans wild with a figure-hugging dress she wore to the Opera, while showing off her abs once again in a matching crop top and skirt.
      Alica recently challenged Erling Haaland to a race, claiming she could run rings around the Manchester City striker. More

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      Inside the jet-setting life of Brit athlete Lauryn Davey, from bikini-clad beach breaks to snowboarding in Switzerland

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      LAURYN DAVEY can often be seen on the track or in the gym as she bids to make the cut for Team GB at a future Olympic games. The 24-year-old British heptathlete is also a medical student at Swansea University.
      Lauryn Davey enjoys a lavish lifestyleCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      Davey has been able to go snowboarding in SwitzerlandCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      She frequently shares her outings on InstagramCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      When not on track or studying she enjoys a number of activitiesCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      Davey is gunning for the Olympics in 2028Credit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      However, Davey is not gung-ho 24/7.
      Between training and having her head in medical books, she is able to enjoy some remarkable downtime.
      Davey recently enjoyed some time in Heby, Sweden.
      While there she could be seen taking a dip in a lake while wearing a blue bikini.
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      One fan commented: “🔥🔥🔥 that body is beyond perfection.”
      Keeping with the bikini theme, Davey was seen wearing a red bikini while relaxing in a swimming pool.
      In April she wore a similar bikini on an outing to the beach.
      Davey has also been seen holidaying in numerous lavish spots.
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      From sunny spells in Spain and fab French breaks to Ireland adventures and snowboarding in Switzerland, she has come a long way from her home country of Wales.
      Davey also shares when she is in the gymCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      She was seen relaxing in red bikini last monthCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      She will be desperately hoping she will get to visit Los Angeles, United States in 2028 when the Olympics roll around.
      The Paris 2024 games come too soon for Davey considering her pursuit of a medical doctorate.
      But Davey hopes the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Australia, another country on the bucket list, will be her ticket to LA that will see her achieve a lifelong dream.
      Oh, and aside from all of that she is a massive dog lover!
      Davey has more than 22,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      She is often seen wearing bikini’s during visits to the beachCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      Davey is also a huge dog loverCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey More