The International Olympic Committee announced in March 2020 that each nation could nominate one male and one female flag bearer for the first time Sailor Hannah Mills and rower Mohamed Sbihi have been chosen to carry the flag for Great Britain at Friday’s Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony. Mills, who won gold at Rio 2016 and […]

Dina Asher-Smith opens up about life on and off the track with friend and Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo. They talk about issues that affect them both as black British women – discussing racism, body image, being role models and the pressure and expectation on Dina to take gold in Tokyo. Watch the full programme

Biles – considered by many the “GOAT” – and the emoji goat There are a few well recognised signs that prove you are a sporting icon. A statue in your home town, maybe a fancy title, or perhaps a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But in the 21st century, another is getting your

Defending Olympic champion Murray is now ranked outside the top 100 but reached the third round at Wimbledon this summer Dates: 23 July-8 August Time in Tokyo: BST +8 Coverage: Watch live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button and online; Listen on BBC Radio 5 Live, Sports Extra and Sounds; live text and

Team USA men’s basketball preparations for the Games have left much to be desired Team USA have dominated men’s basketball at the Olympics, winning six of the seven gold medals available – and earning the iconic ‘Dream Team’ nickname. Following the inclusion of professional players in 1992, they have boasted NBA legends such as Michael

Hosts: Tokyo, Japan Dates: 23 July-8 August Coverage: Watch live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button and online; Listen on BBC Radio 5 Live, Sports Extra and Sounds; live text and video clips on BBC Sport website and app. Dina Asher-Smith has packed a lot into her 25 years. She is the fastest