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Boxing’s gender row – what’s going on and are Russia involved?

As a row over eligibility continues to overshadow boxing at the Olympics, we take a detailed look at the background to the dispute.

Ngamba guarantees refugee team first Olympic medal

Cindy Ngamba makes history by guaranteeing the Refugee Olympic Team a first Games medal as she reaches the women's boxing 75kg semi-finals.

Nigerian president demands end to deadly protests

He says he has heard Nigerians' pain but the demonstrations - set to last 10 days - must stop.

‘Fear kept me alive on epic motorbike trip across Africa’

Udoh Ebaide Joy made history by completing a three-month odyssey from Kenya to Nigeria.

‘Fear kept me alive on epic motorbike trip across Africa’

Udoh Ebaide Joy made history by completing a three-month odyssey from Kenya to Nigeria.

‘Fear kept me alive on epic motorbike trip across Africa’

Udoh Ebaide Joy made history by completing a three-month odyssey from Kenya to Nigeria.

Boxing controversy – what we know and what we don’t

The IOC's decision to allow the entry of two athletes, that are said to have failed gender eligibility tests, has proved controversial.

Boxing controversy – what we know and what we don’t

The IOC's decision to allow the entry of two athletes, that are said to have failed gender eligibility tests, has proved controversial.

Eligibility-row boxer Khelif secures Paris medal

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is guaranteed at least a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics after beating Hungarian Luca Anna Hamori in the 66kg category.

Eligibility-row boxer Khelif secures Paris medal

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is guaranteed at least a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics after beating Hungarian Luca Anna Hamori in the 66kg category.