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    Jake Paul set to appear at Olympics as YouTube star prepares to join Team USA squad in Paris 2024 training

    JAKE PAUL’S boxing career is set to reach new heights.That’s with the YouTube star set to appear at the Olympics next summer.
    Jake Paul is set to make a stunning appearance at the Paris OlympicsCredit: Getty
    He will link up with Team USA for a training camp after winning eight of his nine fightsCredit: Getty
    Paul, 26, has established himself as one of the best screen-to-ring scrappers around.
    He has won eight of his nine professional fights, beating ex-UFC stars like Anderson Silva and Nate Diaz.
    His latest victory came just days ago with a first-round KO of Andre August.
    And Paul’s sole defeat was a controversial split decision against boxer Tommy Fury earlier this year.
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    The ace is now lining up a new bout, with Paul eager to take on KSI — who has already beaten his brother Logan.
    But in the meantime, he is set for an incredible adventure with Team USA.
    Paul has announced he will be training with their Olympic boxing squad in Colorado Springs.
    The social media star has struck a partnership with Team USA’s boxers.
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    And he will also go with them to the Paris 2024 Games to help promote them.
    Paul said: “I’m honoured to partner with USA Boxing as the 2024 Paris Olympics approach. 
    “I’ll be training with the Olympic squad in Colorado Springs this winter and accompanying them to Paris this July to amplify our country’s best amateur boxers. 
    “My commitment to boxing is much more than my in ring accomplishments. I am determined to make my impact outside the ring bigger than anything I do within it. 
    “I believe the United States has the best boxers. Let’s put it to the test. 
    “Anyone who works hard enough to fight for their country in the most iconic contest has my support. Team USA let’s go!!! See y’all in Paris.” More

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    Fans hail Amir Khan’s amazing gesture after he reunites with the man who beat him for 2004 Olympic gold

    AMIR KHAN amazingly gave his former Olympic rival Mario Kindelan $5,000 towards a new house. Kindelan is a legend of the amateur code, winning two gold medals at the Games and three World Championships.
    Amir Khan lost to Mario Kindelan in the 2004 Olympic finalCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
    Khan and Kindelan reunited
    He famously beat a then-17-year-old Khan in the 2004 Athens Olympics but they rematched a year later.
    Despite still being an amateur contest, it was aired on ITV and drew an astonishing 6.3 million viewers.
    Khan would go onto become a legend of British boxing, reigning as unified light-welterweight champion.
    He faced some of boxing’s biggest stars in Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, retiring in 2022 following defeat to bitter enemy Kell Brook.
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    Kindelan meanwhile was unable to turn professional due to it being banned in his homeland of Cuba.
    The rule was introduced by Fidel Castro in 1962 and restricted Cubans to amateur boxing.
    Only last year was the ban lifted but it proved too late for Kindelan, now aged 52.
    The Olympic icon reunited with Khan at an event in Bahrain and offered to sell him his gold medal to held buy his mother a home.
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    Khan rejected it and instead donated the $5,000 (£3,900) sum to Kindelan.
    He said on talkSPORT: “It was sad to see in a three-time World Amateur Champion, one of the best amateurs ever to come out of Cuba and two-time Olympic gold medallist.
    “To see that, it hurts me. It hurt me when he was telling me that he had no money, so I gave him some cash.
    “He then said, ‘Do you wanna buy my gold medal?’ I thought he was joking at first.
    “But he said, ‘I really wanna sell you my gold medal so I can build my mother a house, the family’s really poor and I wanna build a house for her.’
    ‘CLASS ACT’
    “I asked him how much the house was gonna be and he said it was gonna be $5,000.
    “I said, ‘No problem, I’ll give you the $5,000, plus you have to promise me that you’ll keep the medal and never sell it to someone because you won the Olympic gold medal.’
    “I said, ‘I’d never take that from you because you earned that.’
    “I’m very happy that he told me the story because I would never let him sell that gold medal, and he’s promised me he won’t now.
    “I’ve sent him the money and hopefully he can build his mother’s house now.”
    Khan – who runs several charity foundations – was hailed by fans for his incredible gesture.
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    One said: “Class act Amir.”
    Another added: “Top man Amir. Absolute class.”
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    How Scotland Women will have to LOSE to England to qualify Team GB for Olympics 2024

    SCOTLAND face England in the Women’s Nations League on Tuesday night in a match of extraordinary consequences.For the Scots, a DEFEAT – not a win – will keep alive hopes of playing at the Olympics in Paris next year.
    Olympics hopes at stake when Scotland face EnglandCredit: Getty
    Scotland vs England permutations
    Scotland face England on Tuesday night in the Nations League knowing a LOSS will keep alive players’ hopes of featuring in the Olympics next year.
    This is because Team GB can only reach the Olympics if the nominated nation England make it to the Nations League finals and reach the final.
    And after beating the Netherlands 3-2 with a last-gasp goal, the Lionesses now have to beat Scotland to stand a chance of advancing to the Nations League finals.
    England are level on points with the Netherlands on top of the Nations League Group A, but sit behind Dutch on goal difference.
    England boss Sarina Wiegman – who will also manage Team GB at the Olympics next year if they qualify – said: “We need to win in Scotland, we really need to win.
    “We are dependent on the other game but if we want to progress we need a really good win by four goals I would say.
    “What we can control is playing well and winning that game. That is what we need to do first. We can’t control what the others do.”
    Chelsea’s Erin Cuthbert, Aston Villa’s Rachel Corsie and Tottenham’s Martha Thomas are among the Scottish stars that Wiegman could look to include in her Team GB squad.
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    Sarina Wiegman’s England are the nominated nation to qualify on behalf of Team GB for the OlympicsCredit: Getty
    When is Scotland vs England?
    Scotland vs England in the Nations League takes place on Tuesday, December 5.
    The match kicks off at 7.45pm.
    And will be broadcast live on BBC One. More

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    Glam British athlete Lauryn Davey shows off toned abs in red bikini as stunned fans say ‘woah’

    LAURYN LOUISE DAVEY had fans in awe with her latest social media post.The British Olympic hopeful took a break from her training to share a stunning snap on Instagram.
    Lauryn Louise Davey shared a stunning snap in a red bikini to her Instagram pageCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
    Davey is a Team GB Olympic hopefulCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
    She is a British Heptathlete champion at junior levelCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
    Heptathlete Davey is gunning to be part of Team GB’s Olympic squad.
    However, Paris 2024 comes too soon for the 24-year-old.
    Instead, the 2026 Commonwealth games are what the Welsh National hero is eyeing as her ticket to the 2028 Olympics.
    And it seems she will take a number of fans with her.
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    Davey currently has nearly 25,000 followers on Instagram.
    Reacting to her latest post, captioned: “Power of now 🙏🏼,” fans had nothing but well wishes and praise.
    She was seen wearing a red bikini in the post.
    One fan said: “Woah 🔥🔥🔥🔥.”
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    A second said: “Beaut & strong.”
    A third added: “Champ❤️.”
    As well as her Olympic dream which she has had since the age of five, she is also taking a medical degree at Swansea University.
    Davey, who also has a vegan diet, recently shared snaps of herself following a gym workout.
    Davey regularly shares shows off her figure on her social mediaCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
    Davey has nearly 25,000 fans on InstagramCredit: instagram @laurynlouisedavey
    She is aiming to use the 2026 Commonwealth Games as her tickets to the OlympicsCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
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    Inside haunting abandoned £32BILLION Beijing Olympics stadiums with Games venues deserted, disused and dilapidated

    THE WORLD looked on in awe in 2008 when Beijing hosted the Olympic Games.Back then, China was praised for staging an incredible show for the entire globe to watch thanks to a combination of incredible architectural feats and excellent organisation.
    The venues and stadiums from the 2008 Olympics in Beijing have been abandoned – including the white-water venueCredit: AFP or licensors
    Small reminders that this concrete eye-sore hosted the Olympics remain via the colourful floats left abandoned on the courseCredit: AFP or licensors
    The venue has been left to dry upCredit: AFP or licensors
    Some of the venues are starting to be swallowed up by greeneryCredit: AFP or licensors
    But the state of the Olympic stadiums and venues from 15 years ago, which China splashed £32BILLION on, has left the world in shock.
    The water-sport parks are now completely dried-up, including the once glittering white-water rafting run which is now in absolute ruin.
    It now appears to be little more than a concrete eyesore.
    The beach volleyball stands are now reduced to rust and rotting wood.
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    And the once show-stopping BMX track now looks more like a jungle with a rusty frame poking its ugly head through the greenery.
    Sprawled across Beijing are more haunting reminders of the memorable Games.
    Mascots including Nini, Yingjing and Beibei are lying in tatters across the grounds.
    Once sparkling signage is now covered in grime or warped through weathering.
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    But the impressive Bird’s Nest Stadium is still in use to this day and it would appear to be the only one still going strong.
    Beijing is not the only host city to fall foul of the post-Olympics hangover.
    Rio de Janeiro is suffering a similar fate after the 2016 Games and the same goes for Athens after they hosted the Olympics in 2004.
    In Brazil, a number of venues are in utter disrepair with their £9billion Games legacy in tatters.
    The same goes for Greece where their Olympic Stadium, which holds a larger capacity than all English grounds except Old Trafford and Wembley, had to shut down recently due to poor maintenance.
    Now we wait and see how Tokyo deals with its venues after the 2020 Olympics.
    Even the Olympics mascots – Nini, Yingjing and Beibei – have been left unattended lying on the groundCredit: AFP or licensors
    The Beijing 2008 venues weren’t maintained after the Games – with the BMX track now overgrownCredit: AFP or licensors
    The volleyball stadium has begun to rust and rotCredit: AFP or licensors
    The 2008 Olympics cost a staggering £32billion – but venues like this pool have dried upCredit: AFP
    Some stadiums have been completely neglected, with signage decaying and rustingCredit: AFP or licensors
    Eerie reminders of what once was – such as this frame at the BMX venue, remain visibleCredit: AFP or licensors
    China received immense praise when they staged the Olympics – but the big winner now is the greenery that is breaking throughCredit: AFP or licensors
    Signing for the Games is now covered in grimeCredit: AFP or licensors
    Sad reminders of what was once a gleaming beacon remainCredit: AFP or licensors
    The canoe signs have rusted through neglectCredit: AFP or licensors More

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    Glam British athlete Lauryn Davey shows off toned figure in ‘after hours’ selfie as fans say ‘you look incredible’

    LAURYN DAVEY has stunned fans as she showed off her “incredible” figure.The 24-year-old heptathlete posed in workout gear for the sexy snap.
    Lauryn Davey stunned fans after a workoutCredit: instagram @laurynlouisedavey
    The beauty showed off her bum in tight shortsCredit: instagram @laurynlouisedavey
    Lauryn often strips down to revealing bikinis
    She has 24,600 followers on social mediaCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
    Davey wore a tight blue top and figure-hugging grey shorts as she flaunted her curves.
    The Olympic hopeful captioned the post “after hours” with her 24,600 Instagram followers begging to see more.
    One said: “Absolutely gorgeous and so damn hot.”
    Another added: “What a bum.”
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    A third commented: “God you look incredible.”
    Davey is no stranger to leaving her fans in awe, recently catching the eye as she stripped down to a blue bikini.
    And the blonde bombshell also dazzled while going for a dip in revealing swimwear.
    She lives a jet-setting life and always leaves little to the imagination abroad, visiting Spain, Switzerland and Sweden of late.
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    The Welsh athlete is hoping to make 2026 Commonwealth Games in Australia and the 2028 Olympics in the United States.
    She is not contention for the Paris Olympics next year as she is focusing on her studies as a medical student at Swansea University.
    Lauryn is a heptathleteCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
    She is hoping to represent Team GB in the futureCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
    She studies at Swansea UniversityCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
    The beauty travels the world and strips down to tight outfits on her travelsCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey 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

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

    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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