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Sir Mo Farah says he was illegally trafficked to the UK as a child

Mo Farah, one of the greatest athletes that Britain has been fortunate to have, was illegally trafficked into the country at the age of nine.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: UK Sport seeks exceptional funding from the Britain government

With the current funding cycle ending in March 2021, a gap of several months will be produced, risking the sustainability of the sports' governing bodies

England Rugby Sevens player Jodie Ounsley risks hearing loss for Tokyo Olympics

Doctors have advised her not to participate in body contact sports

Russian athletes face Olympics ban over doping data manipulation

The athletes might face a four-year ban but will be able to participate in Euro 2020

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8 Isis sympathisers jailed in Brazil for plotting chemical attacks during Rio 2016 Olympics

All the eight men are Brazilian nationals who were found to be promoting Isis activities on the internet.

Indian rower who failed to make it to Oxford University Boat Club aims for global honour at 34

Ex-Team GB star Andrew Triggs Hodge and Chris Liwski were Malvika Surendra-Pai's classmates at Oxford.

£1m UFC contract? Dana White issued come and get me plea by British Olympian Lutalo Muhammad

Exclusive: Double taekwondo medallist does not believes Jade Jones can emulate Ronda Rousey.

Overshadowed Tom Daley has much to offer British Diving says Chris Mears

Exclusive: Olympic bronze medallist remains a key figure ahead of Tokyo 2020.

Sir Bradley Wiggins' reputation tarnished by 'mystery package' scandal says Daley Thompson

Exclusive: Double Olympic gold winner Thompson criticises Team Sky's handling of episode.

Double Olympic champion Joanna Rowsell Shand announces retirement from international cycling

Five-time world champion says decision to step away is the hardest she has ever had to make.

Who is Usain Bolt? Net worth and facts about the Olympic sprint legend

All you need to know about the greatest sportsperson in Jamaica's history.

British Olympic hero Greg Rutherford 'sickened' by ex-manager's £48,000 con job

Olympic long jumper says stress of fraud may have affected his sporting performance.

'I have done everything I wanted' says Usain Bolt as retirement date looms

Usain Bolt is the reigning world and Olympic champion in 100m and 200m.

Double Olympic champion Nicola Adams turns professional and will fight in Manchester in April

Former English amateur champion is the first female fighter to sign for veteran promoter.

British swimmer Fran Halsall explains reasons for retirement

The 26-year-old scooped more than 30 medals at World, European and Commonwealth level.

Queen lauds unsung heroes, Olympians and Paralympians in Christmas Day speech

Watch the full Christmas 2016 speech by Queen Elizabeth II.

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel holds 'advanced discussions' over January move

The Nigeria international has not featured in a Blues matchday squad this season under Antonio Conte.

Andy Murray named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Journalists' Association

Murray was recently voted as the UK's greatest sportsperson ever.

So long 2016, thanks for all the tweets: A retrospective look at the year's top ten Twitter hashtags

As users are invited to join in with the #ThisHappened hashtag, IBTimes UK looks back at Twitter's top trends in 2016.

Usain Bolt ready to start family with his 'first lady' Kasi Bennett: 'It is getting there'

Nine-time Olympic champion recently shut down reports that he is engaged to his girlfriend of two years.

Usain Bolt makes shocking confession, says lost love for running before Rio 2016 Olympics

Bolt will retire post the 2017 London World Championships.

Moe Sbihi: Gold medallist challenging rowing stereotypes having joined pantheon of greats in Rio

Olympian does not come from a traditional rowing background, but that has not been a barrier to success.

Rio de Janeiro: Moment police chopper 'shot down by drug dealers' caught on video

Rio drug dealers also shot down a police helicopter in 2009, killing both pilots.

Chelsea outcast John Obi Mikel to decide future in January

Mikel is one of Chelsea's longest-serving players, having joined the club in 2006.

Double Olympic rowing champion Heather Stanning announces retirement

The London and Rio gold medallist made history with Helen Glover in 2016.

Andy Murray the newest member of British sporting royalty after reaching world number one

The Wimbledon and Olympic champion is in illustrious company after ousting Novak Djokovic.

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