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      Brilliant Galal Yafai wins boxing gold for Team GB with dominant win over Filipino rival in Tokyo 2020 final

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      GALAL YAFAI, a former car factory worker from Solihull, delivered Team GB’s first boxing gold of the Tokyo Olympics.The flyweight fighter overcame former Filipino street vendor Carlo Paalam over three three-minute rounds at the Kokugikan Arena – the spiritual home of sumo.
      Galal Yafai won gold in boxing for Team GB on SaturdayCredit: PA
      Yafai floored Carlo Paalam in the first roundCredit: EPA
      The 28-year-old – who quit work at the Land Rover firm in the Midlands to pursue the noble art – was ahead on four of the five judges’ scorecards and has now joined the showroom of British boxing champions.
      The lucrative professional route will be his next target even though the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in 12 months’ time would normally have been an appealing proposition, especially as he won gold at light flyweight on the Gold Coast in 2018.
      Paalam started quickly and connected well with his early punches but was caught and knocked down by a brilliant left-hander from Yafai halfway through the first round.
      In the second round, Paalam was warned by the referee for the use of his head and from there on it was Yafai’s fight to lose.
      All Yafai had to do was stay out of trouble in the final round and remain on his feet for the 180 seconds.
      And Yafai, whose family have a British-Yemen heritage, did just that to secure finally a boxing medal for his family after 13 years of trying.
      Yalai is the first Brit to win in the flyweight division since Terry Spinks at the 1956 Melbourne Games.
      The Brit, who was well beaten in his first bout of the Rio 2016 Games, watched on TV as sibling Kal lost to a difficult Cuban in the Last 16 of the flyweight competition at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
      Kal has since become the WBA super flyweight world champion, and he tweeted his delight at his brother’s victory, saying: “Alhumdililah!!! My brother Galal Olympic champion!!! I’m lost for words!!! Olympic champion!!!! Olympic champion!!!!”
      And speaking after securing gold Yafai told the BBC: “It’s something I’ve always want to do, to be Olympic champion. Now I’m Olympic champion and I’m over the moon.
      “I’ve worked hard, took up boxing and thank God it’s worked out for me.
      “I bet they’re over the moon all my friends and family. The support I’ve had from back home has been ridiculous.
      “It’s overwhelming I’m so grateful for the support I’ve got.
      “I’m so determined to win, I’ve got that heart and desire to win and it’s worked out for me today.”
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      This result means Britain have won at least one gold medal at four successive Olympics, a credit to head coach Rob McCracken who took over 11 years ago.
      Lauren Price, a former South Wales taxi driver, should double that tally when she faces China’s Li Qian tomorrow on the final day of the competition.
      The middleweight boxer has been tipped to win gold even before she set foot in the Far East.
      Whatever happens from now on, the British boxing camp will return to the UK shores in the next 48 hours with six medals – a record for an overseas Games, and one that eclipses the five won at the London 2012 Games.
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      Galal Yafai boxed brilliantly to win gold in TokyoCredit: AFP
      The fighters embrace after their gold medal boutCredit: AP
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      Team GB star puts Tokyo 2020 merchandise up for sale on eBay in bid to raise funds to continue career

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      TEAM GB hammer thrower Taylor Campbell has listed his Tokyo 2020 merchandise on eBay in a desperate bid to raise funds.Campbell, 25, finished 14th in his heat but said he will not receive any extra money for reaching the Games.
      Taylor Campbell revealed his UK Sport funding is not enough to live off
      Campbell showed off his goods in the eBay auction
      And he says the funding from UK Sport is not enough for him to train and live off – he even had to dip into his savings to go to the Tokyo Olympics.
      Every Olympic athlete received some Samsung goods from the Games’ sponsors.
      They include a Samsung Galaxy S21 bearing the design of the Olympic rings.
      As well as the phone, Campbell has put his wireless earbuds up for sale.
      The current bid stands at £3,230 but is constantly growing, with the public keen to get their hands on a piece of Olympic history.
      Campbell is currently looking for a job so hopes his memorabilia sells for a good price, with his earnings set to go towards his training for the Commonwealth Games, which take place in Birmingham next year.
      He told Sky News: “I get some funding from UK Sport but it’s not enough to live off.
      “It has blown up a bit and there has been an overwhelming amount of support.
      “Unfortunately making it to the Olympics doesn’t get you any more money, you do it for the pride.
      “I am an iPhone guy and the Samsung will have just sat in a box as memorabilia, so I put it on eBay.”
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      Some fans on Twitter were disheartened at Campbell’s need to sell the goods, and suggested other ways to raise money.
      One wrote: “Just set up a go fund me man. The Athletics community will donate more than what you’re selling all that for.”
      Another added: “Set up a go fund me – I don’t play the lottery but really want to support athletes directly – would actually be really chuffed to know I’ve helped in a small way!”
      Since the outpour of support after auctioning the items Campbell tweeted: “Overwhelmed by the messages of support I have received since posting this. So many kind individuals out there. I will keep you all posted over the next day or so for those that have reached out offering support!”
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      Brazil vs Spain: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Olympic football gold medal final

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      BRAZIL are defending their Olympic football gold medal against Spain as the two strongest squads in the competition face off.The Brazilians, captained by Dani Alves, needed penalties to get past a Mexico B team after a goalless draw and will hope to see a bit more from their strikeforce in the final.
      Richarlison is on the verge of winning the Golden BootCredit: Reuters
      Defender Pau Torres is likely to be key to Spain’s chancesCredit: Reuters
      Spain were also made to work hard for a place in the final, leaving it until the last five minutes of extra time to beat Japan 1-0 through a brilliant Marco Asensio strike.
      What time does Brazil vs Spain kick off?

      Brazil take on Spain on Saturday, August 7.
      The match kicks off at 12.30pm.
      It will be played at the Yokohama International Stadium, where Brazil beat Germany in the 2002 World Cup final.
      Brazil last met Spain in the Olympic Games in 1976, when they ran out 2-1 winners.

      What TV channel is Brazil vs Spain on and can I live stream it?

      Brazil vs Spain is set to be an online-only event in the UK.
      To stream the match live, head to the Eurosport Player or discovery+.

      Team news
      Richarlison is top scorer for Brazil with five goals and is almost certain to start in a front three for the Olympic final.
      Paulinho, Claudinho and Antony are likely to start behind the Everton man, with Matheus Cunha set to miss out through injury.
      Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa and Arsenal target Bruno Guimaraes are likely to retain their positions as holding midfielders.
      And the back four of Guilherme Arana, Diego Carlos, Nino and Dani Alves hasn’t changed once during the tournament, so should remain the same.
      Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has a nice selection problem as he decides whether to stick with quarter-final hat-trick hero Rafa Mir in his starting line-up or revert to Asensio.
      Unai Simon, who also keeps goal for the senior Spain team, can win the Golden Glove with a clean sheet in the final, as can Brazil opposite number Santos.
      Martin Zubimendi, Pedri and Mikel Merino are all set to start in midfield.
      Experienced defenders Pau Torres and Eric Garcia should retain their spots at centre-back.
      Meanwhile at full-back De La Fuente will choose between keeping Marc Cucurella and Oscar Gil in the line-up or reverting to the quarter-final pairing of Juan Miranda and Oscar Mingueza.

      Brazil squad

      Santos* (GK)
      Brenno (GK)
      Lucao (GK)
      Diego Carlos*
      Ricardo Graca
      Guilherme Arana
      Dani Alves* (c)
      Bruno Fuchs
      Nino
      Abner
      Gabriel Menino
      Douglas Luiz
      Bruno Guimaraes
      Matheus Henrique
      Reinier
      Claudinho
      Paulinho
      Matheus Cunha
      Richarlison
      Antony
      Malcom
      Gabriel Martinelli

      Spain squad

      Unai Simon (GK)
      Alvaro Fernandez (GK)
      Ivan Villar (GK)
      Oscar Mingueza
      Marc Cucurella
      Pau Torres
      Jesus Vallejo (c)
      Eric Garcia
      Oscar Gil
      Martin Zubimendi
      Mikel Merino*
      Dani Ceballos*
      Carlos Soler
      Jon Moncayola
      Pedri
      Javi Puado
      Bryan Gil
      Marco Asensio*
      Mikel Oyarzabal
      Rafa Mir
      Dani Olmo

      *Over-aged player
      Latest odds
      To win in 90 minutes
      Brazil 13/8
      Draw 15/8
      Spain 19/10
      To win the gold medal
      Brazil 8/11
      Spain Evens
      *Odds from Betfair correct as of Thursday, August 5 More

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      Team GB boxers Frazer Clarke and Pat McCormack confirm they will turn pro after winning Tokyo Olympic medals

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      TEAM GB boxers Frazer Clarke and Pat McCormack have announced they will turn professional after the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.The duo have both medalled in Japan, with super-heavyweight star Clarke claiming the bronze after suffering a semi-final defeat against Uzbekistan’s Bakhodir Jalolov.
      Super-heavyweight Frazer Clarke won a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 OlympicsCredit: Getty
      Team GB star Pat McCormack (left) came up short in his gold medal bout against Roniel Iglesias
      Meanwhile welterweight Pat McCormack scooped the silver medal after being outpointed by Cuba’s Roniel Iglesias.
      And the pair, who both won the gold medal in the 2018 Commonwealth Games, are now set to enter the paid ranks.
      Speaking to talkSPORT, Clarke, who missed out on London 2012 and Rio 2016 to Anthony Joshua and Joe Joyce, said: “The next step I think everyone knows.
      “People have been waiting for me to go professional for a few years I think.
      “It’s come a year later than I would’ve liked it to, maybe a couple, but the next step on the journey is definitely the professional route.
      “I’m experienced now, I’ve been at the pinnacle of amateur boxing, I’ve got three of the four major medals. I can look back on my amateur career with a lot of pride.
      “And I can go into the next step, start again at the bottom and work my way up.”
      McCormack, 26, has also declared his amateur days are now behind him as he looks to challenge for major honours as a professional.
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      He told Sky Sports: “A bit disappointing it wasn’t the gold medal, that’s what I’ve come for, but now the dust has settled, I’m happy with my silver, I’m proud of it.
      “I’ve medalled at World Championships, European Championships, Commonwealths, Olympics. I’ve medalled at them all. So this was the last medal to add to the list, and I’m ready for what’s next.
      “I’ve come here for gold, I just missed out, but in the pros I’ll definitely be in for a world title further down the line.
      “I know it’s going to take a few years to build into, but if you’re not in for a world title then there’s no point of being in the game.”
      In a separate interview with the Scotsman, he remarked: “I’m ready for the pro ranks now.
      “It’s been a long time coming. Obviously with the lockdown and everything, it got pushed back a year.
      “I was hoping to be professional now but I’m an Olympic silver medallist. It’s a good platform to turn pro.”
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      Lauren Price edges into final and stays on course for gold as Britain’s boxers deliver Tokyo 2020 medal rush

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      LAUREN Price booked her appointment with Olympic middleweight destiny – but was given the fight of her life by Dutch rival Nouchka Fontijn.Welsh wonder Price and Fontijn have been fighting for supremacy for five years, with the former part-time cabbie from Newport holding a narrow edge.
      Team GB’s Lauren Price tries to get a read on Nouchka FontijnCredit: PA
      Price walks Fontijn on to a beautiful straight right handCredit: AFP
      An elated Price celebrates after winning via split-decisionCredit: Reuters
      An emotional Price celebrates with her cornerCredit: Getty
      And after three gruelling rounds at the Kokugican Arena, the 27-year-old – who lost a point in round two – got through by the skin of her teeth on a 3-2 majority after two judges gave it to her on the tie-break when their cards were level.
      Britain’s boxers have delivered six medals at Tokyo 2020 with Price and Galal Yafai both still in with a chance of gold.
      Price had just outpointed Fontijn to lift the world and European belts in 2019.
      Yet despite the southpaw Brit seeming to have used her speed to edge the first, ducking inside Fontijn’s orthodox lead to land her own shots, it was the Dutch fighter who shaded it with three of the five judges.
      That put the pressure on, increased even more when Price was deducted a point for holding.
      Even though she took the round with three of the judges, it meant she was behind on four of the cards after two, having to dominate the last to get through.
      She did not do that in another three minutes which could have been decided either way but was shaded by the Welsh fighter according to four of them.
      I’m just over the moon that I got the winLauren Price
      That left Fontijn ahead on two cards, Price on one and level with the Argentine and Moroccan judges.
      Both gave their tie break vote to Price, who howled in sheer delight as the verdict came in to confirm her passage to Sunday’s final.
      A thrilled Price thanked her fans as she left the ring, adding: “It means the world.”
      She told the BBC: “It’s pretty mad, to be honest.
      “Obviously, I knew I was up against it today, we’re the best two in the world.
      “We’ve faced each other a number of times and we know each other inside out. So it was whoever was better on the day.
      “I started a little bit slow, but I suppose that’s where your experience comes into it and listening to my corner I went out in the second and third round to win the fight.
      “I’m just over the moon that I got the win. But I take my hat off to her.
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      “Obviously, she’s been around a while as well, Olympic silver medallist and she’s world-class as well.
      “So I’m just really pleased that I got the decision today.”
      Price’s opponent with be Qian Li of China, who has yet to drop a single round with any judge in her three contests.
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      Olympic boxing: Galal Yafai vs Carlo Paalam UK start time, TV channel, live stream FREE for Tokyo 2020 gold medal bout

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      GALAL YAFAI goes for gold in the men’s flyweight boxing final against Carlo Paalam.The Commonwealth champion from 2018 is looking to win the biggest title of his amateur career with Games gold in Tokyo.
      Galal Yafai won a tense boxing semi-final against Saken BibossinovCredit: AFP
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      Yafai, 28, reached the last 16 of the Rio Olympics boxing tournament five years ago.
      But he has developed in that time, clinching the gold medal at the Gold Coast Commonwealths three years ago and building on that experience to make it to Tokyo.
      When does Galal Yafai face Carlo Paalam and what time is the bout?

      The Tokyo Olympic men’s flyweight gold medal bout takes place on Saturday August 7.
      The bout starts at 6am UK time, which is 2pm in Tokyo.
      The fight will last three rounds, each lasting three minutes

      Is the bout on TV and can I live stream it?

      The gold medal match will be live on BBC One with the BBC breakfast team and is also on Eurosport.
      You can live stream the bout on BBC iPlayer.
      You can also stream the entire Olympics on Discovery+
      Stay up to date with every punch from the final in our live Tokyo Olympics blog

      What is Galal Yafai’s record at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?

      Round of 32: Beat Koryun Soghomonyan (Armenia) – stoppage
      Round of 16: Beat Patrick Chinyemba (Zambia) – points
      Quarter finals: Beat Yosbany Veitia (Cuba) – points
      Semi finals: Beat Saken Bibossinov (Kazakhstan) – points

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      What has he said?
      The Brit said: “It’s Olympic gold man – and Olympic gold is crazy.
      “Being in an Olympic final is something I never thought I could do – and now I’m in it.” More

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      Meet the Australian Olympic runner with NO sponsors who had to work in Woolworths to fund her Tokyo Games dream

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      THE OLYMPICS brings together athletes from all over the world and many different walks of life – but few work a day job in a supermarket.That is, apart from Riley Day, the Australian sprinter who has funded her dream by running the aisles of her local Woolworths grocery store.
      Riley Day earned thousands of fans with a personal-best in the 200m semi-finalsCredit: AFP
      The Aussie works part-time in a Woolworths store, helping customers such as John (left)Credit: Linkedin
      The Aussie chain, which bears no relation to the defunct British retailer, wished one of their own well via social media as Day began her Tokyo 2020 quest.
      Having competed in the 200-metres at the 2017 World Championships and 2018 Commonwealth Games, the 21-year-old is no stranger to the big stage.
      Day qualified out of her heats in Tokyo but was reportedly physically sick afterwards, due to her huge exertion to clock in a time of 22.94.
      She admitted to nerves post-race, and said: “I was trying to just remember that it is just a race.
      “The Olympics isn’t going to change how fit I am, how fast I am and how well I run. If anything it can make me lift even more, so I feel a lot more relaxed now that the first run is over.”
      But it was in the semi-finals where she shot to fame.
      A personal-best time of 22.56 may not have been enough to earn a spot in the final, having come home fourth behind Jamaican star Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, but it stunned the Aussie for her television interview.
      Day remarked on Australia’s Channel Seven: “Holy s**t! That was a much better race than this morning.
      “I’ve got my groove. Now I hope it’s the fastest heat so I can get in the final. Because that is a massive PB. That’s awesome.
      “I want to be the best and nothing is going to stop me from being the best.”
      INSTA FAMOUS
      Day is refusing to let her humble day job dampen her dreams and, without a sponsor to plug, she urged new fans to follow her online.
      She added: “I mean, if you do want to follow my journey, My Instagram is @_rileyday.
      “That’s where I post most of my stuff, so. If you wanna follow along, that’s where it is.”
      It certainly had the desired effect, as her following leapt by 25,000, up from 21,000, in just half an hour.
      At time of writing, three days after the semi-final, Day now has a hefty 89,000 fans on Instagram.
      Supporters have called for a sponsor to step in and provide Queensland native Day with better funding to hunt down a medal.
      But she has reportedly vowed to stay on at Woolworths while studying for a business degree in sports management at Griffith University.
      The shop wrote ahead of her race: “Our very own team member, Riley Day, is proudly representing Australia at the Tokyo Olympics. We’ll be cheering her on in the 200-meter sprint today.
      “Riley is an adored team member of our Beaudesert store in regional Queensland and is known for going the extra mile for our customers.
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      Day impressed as she qualified from her heats in the 200mCredit: AP
      The sprinter cheekily plugged her Instagram after the raceCredit: Reuters

      “For the past 18 months, she’s helped 90-year-old local John, who is visually impaired, with his weekly shop. She’s even memorised his grocery list and calls him on Sundays if he doesn’t turn up for his weekly shop.
      “When the ambitious 21-year-old, nicknamed the Beaudesert Bullet is not replenishing stock or helping our customers, she’s working tirelessly on the track, training for at least three hours a day, six days a week.
      “We’re proud to see one of our team members represent Australia on the world stage. Good luck Riley, we can’t wait to see you on the track!”
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      Canada and Sweden get new venue and kick-off time for Tokyo Olympics football final following USA bronze win

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      CANADA and Sweden’s gold medal clash in the Olympic women’s football final has been moved to the evening due to worries over Tokyo’s scorching midday heat. The duel which was due to commence on Friday in Japan’s capital at 11:00 local time will start at the later slot of 9:00 pm – which is 1:00 pm UK time. 
      Bev Priestman’s Canada side will play Sweden in the Tokyo Olympics women’s football finalCredit: Rex
      And the encounter will be held in Yokohama amid concerns about the quality of the pitch at Tokyo’s National Stadium where the match was expected to take place. 
      The Guardian reports that high temperatures expected around the early kick-off time had prompted worries from both teams regarding the health of their players. 
      It is claimed that the early kick-off slot was chosen as a result of broadcasters in the USA wanting to show the match on television if their women’s national side reached the finals. 
      The time change for the game, reportedly approved by the International Olympic Committee and Fifa has been welcomed by Sweden boss Peter Gerhardsson who described it as a “very good decision”. 
      And via her Twitter account, Sweden and Chelsea goalkeeper Zecira Musovic said: “To even consider playing a final at 11:00 local time in Japan is a direct danger to the players’ health due to extreme weather conditions.
      “Once again money talks way too much in a discussion that should not be a discussion.”
      At a press conference, Canada head coach Bev Priestman added: “I think the (kick-off time) change makes absolute sense in terms of the spectacle of the game and what it can be. 
      “For anyone tuning in around the world it will be a much better game because of it and I can’t wait to get going.”  
      The clash will see Sweden and Priestman’s Canadian side battle for their first Gold medal Olympic win a day after the USA’s 4-2 bronze triumph against Australia. 
      And it could potentially see Priestman, 35, who is a former Lionesses’ number two, claim her first major tournament win ten months after becoming head coach of the world’s eighth-best women’s football team. 
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      Her side, which includes Chelsea’s Jessie Fleming, Tottenham’s Shelina Zadorksky and Man City’s and West Ham’s Janine Beckie and Adriana Leon,  claimed a major scalp in beating the USA in the contest’s semis. 
      The 1-0 victory under the Durham-born coach was Canada’s first win against their neighbours in 20 years. 
      Priestman added: “I feel really excited and very privileged.”
      Chelsea and Sweden star Magda Eriksson could end up going head-to-head with her Blues team-mate Jessie FlemingCredit: Rex

      “I knew going into our game against that if we just believed it would go our way and it did.   
      “There is a feeling that I get from this group, this hunger and desire. 
      “I have got no doubt that they see Gold and they want to get Gold.”
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