Ireland's gymnastics federation has apologised for the racist treatment of a young Black gymnast. An official skipped the little athlete while handing out medals to a line-up of girls last year.

Gravitas: Black gymnast ignored at medal ceremony in Ireland

US President Joe Biden has awarded the Presidential medal of freedom to civilians. 17 people have received the highest civilian honour. An advocate for gun violence prevention has also received a medal.

Biden awards Presidential medal of freedom

Meet 31-year-old Indian skier Arif Khan who heads to Beijing with hopes to bag medal at Winter Olympics

21 Brazilian scientists reject prestigious medal in protest against President Jair Bolsonaro

Tokyo 2020: USA top medal table as pandemic-defying Olympics close

Charlotte Kalla won the women's skiathlon cross country race ahead of Norway's Marit Bjoergen

Sweden's Kalla Charlotte wins first gold medal of Winter Olympics

Former athletes were unanimous in their condemnation of callous officials at the Games

Rio Olympics 2016: 'Selfie-clicking' officials draw flak for India's dire performance

Sculptor Nelson Carneiro, 60, who created the 5,130 bronze, silver and gold medals at the national mint gave a local flavour to his work

Greek goddess on Olympics medal gets Brazilian curves

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