Nearly 12,500 athletes – more than ever before – from 45 countries and territories are set to compete across 40 sports.

Nearly 12,500 athletes – more than ever before – from 45 countries and territories are set to compete across 40 sports.
Pakistan to play without key fast bowler Shah, who has been replaced by Hasan Ali in the 15-member World Cup squad.
Trio are from northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, region claimed almost in full by Beijing as ‘South Tibet’.
Real Madrid overcome Union Berlin with injury-time goal, while Napoli and Salzburg also record wins.
Man Utd travel to Munich, Arsenal mark Champions League return, last year’s finalists Inter Milan take on Real Sociedad.
City manager Guardiola says holders are ‘in trouble’ as they lose midfielder Bernardo Silva to injury in 3-1 win.
Thousands turned up to welcome the footballer ahead of AFC Champions League match to be played behind closed doors.
The big name teams of Europe kick off the UEFA Champions League tournament on Tuesday.
The youth football coach was sentenced in 2018 on 50 counts of abusing boys between the years of 1979 and 1991.
Cricket has been a unifying force and provided respite amid civil war and political and economic crises in Sri Lanka.
The Olympic medal-winning fencer speaks to Al Jazeera on faith, representation and Islamophobia.
Right-arm fast bowler Mohammed Siraj gets career-best 6-21 as India thrash Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in Colombo.
England all-rounder and test captain Ben Stokes also returns, having reversed his decision to retire from ODIs.
Climate activists are increasingly seeking to disrupt sports in protest, but how effective is their civil disobedience?