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The entrance to the Rechtbank's criminal courthouse in Amsterdam

The entrance to the Rechtbank's criminal courthouse in Amsterdam

Dutch court convicts 5 for violence against Israeli fans

The prosecutor said the attacks on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Amsterdam were "not motivated by anti-Semitic sentiment."

Tiger Woods (left) und Charlie Woods (right) look at each other and smile

Tiger Woods (left) und Charlie Woods (right) look at each other and smile

Tiger Woods' teenage son, Charlie, hits first hole-in-one

Woods and his son Charlie were competing in a tournament that pairs family members.

Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - December 22, 2024: Oleksandr Usyk celebrates after winning the Heavyweight World Title.

Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - December 22, 2024: Oleksandr Usyk celebrates after winning the Heavyweight World Title.

Boxing: Usyk beats Fury again, remains undisputed champion

Ukraine's Oledsandr Usyk dashed Tyson Fury's hopes of revenge in their undisputed heavyweight champion rematch.

Magdeburg players link arms in front of their fans after the tragic events in the city

Magdeburg players link arms in front of their fans after the tragic events in the city

Magdeburg Christmas market attack: German football in shock

Jubilation and celebration were in shorter supply than usual at the top end of German football this weekend.

Sports-Life-Folge am 8.7.2023 | Flore Espina

Sports-Life-Folge am 8.7.2023 | Flore Espina

Flore Espina: Mother, model and amputee equestrian

At 21, Flore Espina lost her left leg in a motorcycle accident. Now she wants to become a top dressage rider.

Ndolo and Ngoiri in action on the blue mat in Nairobi

Ndolo and Ngoiri in action on the blue mat in Nairobi

Fencing in Kenya: A chance for a better life

Epee fencer Alexandra Ndolo is making sports history for Kenya and with coach Ashley Ngoiri wants to establish fencing.

Real Madrid's Eder Militao and Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski battle for the ball

Real Madrid's Eder Militao and Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski battle for the ball

The cost of illegal football streaming in Latin America

Video piracy and the illegal streaming of live football matches is threatening the business model of pay-TV outlets.

Dennis Schröder at his Warriors unveiling

Dennis Schröder at his Warriors unveiling

Dennis Schröder: Germany's NBA journeyman

Schröder's move to the Golden State Warriors shows what constraints the world champion is subject to in the NBA.

Youssoufa Moukoko points to the sky with one hand, and his face with the other

Youssoufa Moukoko points to the sky with one hand, and his face with the other

Youssoufa Moukoko: False age claim for Dortmund star

Moukoko was the most hyped German teen footballer. But now claims he is not so young after all have resurfaced.

Barbra Banda of Zambia pictured with Sara Daebritz of Germany

Barbra Banda of Zambia pictured with Sara Daebritz of Germany

AfricaLink News December 17, 2024

Ademola Lookman and Babra Banda are CAF players of the year +++ Zambia to receive $184 million from IMF

Noa-Lynn van Leuven holding a dart in fist

Noa-Lynn van Leuven holding a dart in fist

Noa-Lynn van Leuven: Against all odds at Ally Pally

Being the first trans person to compete at a World Darts Championship has brought van Leuven much social-media abuse.

Saudi Arabia fans in Riyadh celebrate the news of the 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia fans in Riyadh celebrate the news of the 2034 World Cup

2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia: What to expect

The men's football 2034 World Cup will take place in Saudi Arabia. What do we know about the tournament?

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DW Sendung The 77 Percent | #248

Swimming against the current: How art saved a prodigy

When Géssica Stagno's swimming career ended, depression almost consumed her — but a career in art helped her heal.

Ghada Shouaa holds aloft the Syria flag at the 1996 Olympics

Ghada Shouaa holds aloft the Syria flag at the 1996 Olympics

Syria: Assad regime 'destroyed a generation of athletes'

Syria's only Olympic champion saw broken promises, fear and death threats from the Assad regime. She demands change.

18-year-old chess world champion Gukesh Dommaraju sits at a chess board and moves a piece.

18-year-old chess world champion Gukesh Dommaraju sits at a chess board and moves a piece.

India: Why Tamil Nadu state is a chess powerhouse

Many Indian chess players hail from the country's southern Tamil Nadu state, including teen world champion Dommaraju.

Brasilien Rio de Janeiro 2024 | Alan Duarte leitet Kampfsportprojekt für Jugendliche

Brasilien Rio de Janeiro 2024 | Alan Duarte leitet Kampfsportprojekt für Jugendliche

Boxing against violence in Rio de Janeiro

Alan Duarte founded a martial arts project for young people. Can projects like these make a difference?

The World Cup trophy at the 2026 draw for European qualifying

The World Cup trophy at the 2026 draw for European qualifying

Germany's 2026 World Cup qualifiers depend on Italy game

Germany's Nations League performance will affect their qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup.

Gukesh Dommaraju takes over the title of youngest chess champion from Russia's Gary Kasparov.

Gukesh Dommaraju takes over the title of youngest chess champion from Russia's Gary Kasparov.

India teenager becomes youngest ever chess world champion

Gukesh Dommaraju takes over the title of youngest chess champion from Russia's Gary Kasparov.

A drone shot of the padel courts in Niederwalgern

A drone shot of the padel courts in Niederwalgern

Germany's Padel boom is saving tennis clubs

Padel is the fastest growing sport in the world. The excitement has reached Germany and is helping tennis.

Former Chinese men's national coach stands in the middle of the photo with his hands in his pockets

Former Chinese men's national coach stands in the middle of the photo with his hands in his pockets

China men's football ex-coach Li Tie jailed for bribery

Li Tie has been sentenced to 20 years in jail after he pled guilty to taking bribes while managing the national team.

Gukesh Dommaraju playing chess

Gukesh Dommaraju playing chess

India's Gukesh becomes world's youngest chess champion

The match seemed to be headed for a tie, but Gukesh won after China's Ding Liren made a blunder on his 55th move.

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GirlZOffMute — Ugandan teen Paralympian swims like a fish

Our teen reporter Abigail Mulungi caught up with Husna in Kampala, and here is her journey to success.

Gianni Infantino poses with the Club World Cup trophy

Gianni Infantino poses with the Club World Cup trophy

FIFA's Club World Cup TV deal: Saudis pulling strings?

Despite widespread skepticism, the Club World Cup still fetched still fetched $1 billion in TV rights. But how?

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (R) reacts as Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape speaks during a press conference in Sydney on December 12, 2024

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (R) reacts as Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape speaks during a press conference in Sydney on December 12, 2024

Australia seals PNG rugby deal to counter Chinese influence

Australia inks deal with Pacific island nation as threat of Chinese influence looms large in the region.

The main sign at FIFA's Zurich headquarters

The main sign at FIFA's Zurich headquarters

World Cup 2030: High emissions and human rights issues

The 2030 World Cup, being held in six nations including Spain and Portugal, is drawing fire over human rights concerns.

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DW Sendung The 77 Percent | #248

Female empowerment — The 77 Percent

Queens come in all shapes and guises, and we meet those changing the African continent from sports to culture.

A man monoskiing down a snow-covered slope in Austria.

A man monoskiing down a snow-covered slope in Austria.

How an Austrian ski village makes its slopes accessible

Find out what makes the mountains and resorts of Kaunertal in Tirol a top destination for skiiers with disabilities.

Thomas Müller celebrates his 150th Bundesliga goal

Thomas Müller celebrates his 150th Bundesliga goal

Thomas Müller: Bayern Munich's record man

A look at the numerous records set by Thomas Müller at Bundesliga side Bayern Munich.

Real Madrid - FC Barcelona

Real Madrid - FC Barcelona

The top 10 Champions League goalscorers

From Mbappe and Lewandowski to Müller, the top 10 all-time Champions League goalscorers list is full of stars.

Sheikh Tamim, Gianni Infantino and Mohammed bin Salman im the Al-Bayt-Stadium

Sheikh Tamim, Gianni Infantino and Mohammed bin Salman im the Al-Bayt-Stadium

World Cup 2034: Saudi Arabia's human rights failures ignored

Saudi Arabia will stage the 2034 men's football World Cup — despite its poor human rights and free speech record.

Lewis Hamilton | Fahrer | Formel-1-Saison

Lewis Hamilton | Fahrer | Formel-1-Saison

Lewis Hamilton: The career of a Formula One legend

Lewis Hamilton is a seven-time F1 world champion and still going strong — here's a little look at his career.

Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the 2024 F1 world championship title in Las Vegas

Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the 2024 F1 world championship title in Las Vegas

F1: Max Verstappen to work with junior drivers in Rwanda

The Dutch driver was given a community service order for swearing during a press conference in Singapore.

Marco Reus holds the MLS Cup trophy whle goalkeeper John McCarthy pours a beer over his head

Marco Reus holds the MLS Cup trophy whle goalkeeper John McCarthy pours a beer over his head

Marco Reus wins league title after seven near misses

German midfielder Marco Reus finished runner-up in the Bundesliga seven times with Borussia Dortmund.

Gukesh D looks at his opponent Ding Liren across the board during game 3 of the World Chess Championship match in Singapore. November 25, 2024.

Gukesh D looks at his opponent Ding Liren across the board during game 3 of the World Chess Championship match in Singapore. November 25, 2024.

Chess: Gukesh takes world championship lead as Ding blunders

Indian teenager Gukesh D has taken a 6-5 lead in the Chess World Championship match, winning game 11.

France's Felix Lebrun celebrates a win against China's Fan Zhendong

France's Felix Lebrun celebrates a win against China's Fan Zhendong

In table tennis, Europe challenges China's dominance

China has long dominated table tennis. But thanks to growing efforts in Europe, the status quo is being challenged.

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DW Euromaxx (Sendungslogo Composite)

Euromaxx — Lifestyle Europe

Notre Dame in Paris reopens. Unknown Christmas traditions. Dining in a prison restaurant.

Gianni Infantino and Bernd Neundorf speak at a 2022 World Cup match

Gianni Infantino and Bernd Neundorf speak at a 2022 World Cup match

Germany backs Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034 bid

The German FA has confirmed that it will lend its support to Saudi Arabia's unopposed bid for the 2034 World Cup.

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Silent protest: Dancing for Iran

Vivian Assal Koohnavard is a dancer at the Berlin State Ballet. She wants to support the women protesting in Iran.

Man with leg prothesis speaking as coach to younger para athlete

Man with leg prothesis speaking as coach to younger para athlete

Paralympian Popow: Germany behind on disability sport

One of Germany's best-known para athletes, Heinrich Popow, warns Germany should be doing more and is falling behind.

Discus thrower Ilke Wyludda at the London 2012 Paralympic Games

Discus thrower Ilke Wyludda at the London 2012 Paralympic Games

Ilke Wyludda: German discus thrower passes away at 55

Wyludda, who ended her sports career in 2017, won a gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.

Lea Schüller playing for Germany against Switzerland

Lea Schüller playing for Germany against Switzerland

Patriarchy a problem in German sports

At a time of year when a focus on stopping violence against women is sharp, women in German sport have spoken out.

Omar Marmoush celebrating scoring against Slavia Prague in Europa League action.

Omar Marmoush celebrating scoring against Slavia Prague in Europa League action.

Omar Marmoush: The Bundesliga — and Egypt's — next big star

Mo Salah's Egyptian teammate Omar Marmoush has gone from largely unknown to one of the Bundesliga's hottest commodities.

Rekordspieler der Bundesliga Bildergalerie Karl Heinz, Charly

Rekordspieler der Bundesliga Bildergalerie Karl Heinz, Charly

Bundesliga: Players with the most appearances

Here are the top ten players to have played the most games in Germany's top football division.

Police gather outside a football match

Police gather outside a football match

German football violence leaves 79 injured

A fourth-division match in eastern Germany ended in violent and chaotic scenes, with police, stewards and fans injured.

A group of men, including FIFA President Gianni Infantino (c, in suit) and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (r) sit in a large room lit up in bright colors

A group of men, including FIFA President Gianni Infantino (c, in suit) and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (r) sit in a large room lit up in bright colors

FIFA report praises Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid

Amnesty International called the FIFA report on Saudi Arabia's bid to host the World Cup an "astonishing whitewash."

Sofya Velikaya and Alisher Usmanov pose after a fencing competition

Sofya Velikaya and Alisher Usmanov pose after a fencing competition

Usmanov retained as world fencing boss despite sanctions

While "expected" even by the defeated candidate, Alisher Usmanov's reelection as boss of world fencing was emphatic.

A boy plays football in Zimbabwe.

A boy plays football in Zimbabwe.

Climate action through football

An organization in Zimbawe is using a passion for football to enourage young people to get involved in climate action.

Äthiopien Sportler Mikiale Tsegay

Äthiopien Sportler Mikiale Tsegay

Homeless World Cup: Finding a place, in football and life

Mikiale Tsegay has dedicated his life to becoming a professional footballer. But he is homeless in London.

Poland's Iga Swiatek holds the trophy as she poses for media during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 9, 2024. Swiatek won the title on Saturday in the final against Italy's Jasmine Paolini.

Poland's Iga Swiatek holds the trophy as she poses for media during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 9, 2024. Swiatek won the title on Saturday in the final against Italy's Jasmine Paolini.

Tennis world No. 2 Swiatek gets 1-month doping suspension

Iga Swiatek failed a doping test in August but authorities said it appeared to be an honest mistake.

Nazima Khairzad in her element in the mountains

Nazima Khairzad in her element in the mountains

Afghanistan refugees in Germany: 'Sport is freedom'

Athletes Nazima and Nazira Khairzad fled Afghanistan — now they are trying to help their countrywomen.