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Spain put 14 past South Africa at Women's Softball World Cup Group B

By Owen Lloyd

Host nation Spain obliterated South Africa in their opening game of the Women's Softball World Cup Group B to get their campaign off to the perfect start.

Díaz del Río wins historic world artistic swimming gold at Fukuoka 2023

By Geoff Berkeley

Spain’s Fernando Díaz del Río Soto became the first-ever men’s solo technical routine gold medallist at the World Aquatics Championships following his historic victory in Fukuoka.

Izagirre delivers another stage win for Spain and Cofidis at Tour de France

By Geoff Berkeley

Spain’s Ion Izagirre stormed to his second stage victory at the Tour de France - seven years after claiming his first win.

Pakistan set to host first FIH event for 20 years with Paris 2024 hockey qualifier

By Owen Lloyd

China, Pakistan, and Spain are due to host the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Olympic Qualification Tournaments from January 13 to 21 next year.

England edge Spain in dramatic UEFA U21 European Championships final

By Vimal Sankar

England defeated Spain 1-0 in a dramatic final to win the UEFA U21 European Championships in Batumi, Georgia.

Spanish Olympic Committee takes part in meeting over country’s joint bid to host 2030 FIFA World Cup

By Neil Shefferd

The Spanish Olympic Committee (COE) has taken part in a meeting to discuss sustainability aspects of the country’s joint bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Portugal, Morocco and Ukraine.

Spain win men's FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in overtime

By Patrick Burke

Spain have won the men's International Basketball Federation Under-19 Basketball World Cup for the first time since 1999, recording an overtime victory against France in Debrecen.

Spain claim first Men’s Water Polo World Cup title with impressive win over Italy

By Neil Shefferd

Spain claimed a first Men’s Water Polo World Cup title after comfortably beating Italy 10-4 to take gold in Los Angeles in the United States.

Spain dominate padel with two golds in early-morning finish at Kraków-Małopolska 2023

By Patrick Burke at the Main Square in Kraków

Top seeds Daniel Santigosa and Noa Canovas of Spain won the first European Games padel final here, where play did not finish until 1.37am local time.

Belgium produce storming second half to win FIBA Women’s EuroBasket title for first time

By Neil Shefferd

Belgium produced a storming second half to win the International Basketball Federation Women’s EuroBasket title for the first time, after overcoming Spain 64-58 in Ljubljana.

Torrens sets Women's EuroBasket alight to set up Spain and Belgium final

By Owen Lloyd

Spain and Belgium are set to battle in the Women's EuroBasket final following their respective victories over Hungary and France in Ljubljana.

Spain stun US to win Orléans FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series leg

By Geoff Berkeley

Spain stunned the United States 17-14 to win the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 Women’s Series event in Orléans.

Spain strike with treble taekwondo triumph at Kraków-Małopolska 2023 European Games

By Patrick Burke at the Main Media Centre in Kraków

A treble success on the first day of taekwondo competition helped Spain propel themselves to the top of the medal standings at the Kraków-Małopolska 2023 European Games here.

Belgium thump defending champions Serbia to make last four of Women’s EuroBasket

By Geoff Berkeley

Belgium knocked out reigning champions Serbia to make the semi-finals of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women’s EuroBasket tournament in Ljubljana.

Spain win UEFA Nations League title after edging past Croatia on penalties

By Neil Shefferd

Spain won the UEFA Nations League title for the third time after edging past Croatia on penalties in the final in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

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When British skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the Olympic gold medal in ice dance at Sarajevo 1984 with 12 perfect 6.0s from every judge, for their interpretation of Maurice Ravel's Boléro, an important member of their team was singer-actor Michael Crawford. Crawford, who had played Frank Spencer in British sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and the title role in the musical The Phantom of the Opera, had become a mentor to the pair in 1981 and went on to help them create their Olympic routine. Crawford said he “taught them how to act". He was present with their trainer Betty Callaway at the ringside at Sarajevo as they created one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history.

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