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When athletes arrive at a championship, they expect everything to be ready. From airport transfers and accommodation to accreditation and competition schedules, countless details must come together. For those responsible for delivering the event, however, the work begins long before the first contest. Sergiu Oleinic understands both sides of the sport. Having represented Portugal at…

The 2026 European Judo Veterans Championships will reach a new milestone this week as more than 1370 from 36 countries gather in Portimão, Portugal, for the largest edition in the event’s history. 

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John Campbell (right) hit 100 off 65 balls, but Shubman Gill (left) ensured it was in a losing cause. Photograph: Anupam Nath/APJohn Campbell (right) hit 100 off 65 balls, but Shubman Gill (left) ensured it was in a losing cause. Photograph: Anupam Nath/AP

A record-breaking Bianconeri summer: thousands of youngsters involved worldwide A record-breaking Bianconeri summer: thousands of youngsters involved worldwide A record-breaking Bianconeri summer: thousands of youngsters involved worldwide

Australian ultrarunner Phil Gore eats a meal and receives foot treatment while resting between ‘laps’ of his 152-hour solo back-yard marathon. Photograph: William BuckAustralian ultrarunner Phil Gore eats a meal and receives foot treatment while resting between ‘laps’ of his 152-hour solo back-yard marathon. Photograph: William Buck