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Ain’t no building high enough for Russia’s “roofers”
India's cricket diplomacy 'just a PR stunt'
Russians suspicious over Putin’s 2014 Olympic mascot pick
Rope jumping: even better than Russian roulette
Young Russians have found a new way to add a little spice to their life: rope jumping. This unauthorised extreme sport is not unlike bungee jumping, except for two significant details: you don’t jump in an open, natural space, but off a city rooftop. And you don’t use an elastic cord, but a mountain climbing rope. Read more and watch the videos...
Forget pétanque... Bike polo hits Paris streets
If you thought polo was a snobby, white collar sport that involved cleaning up considerable amounts of horse manure after games, think again. Bike polo brings a modern, urban twist to its equestrian counterpart. Read more...
Commonwealth Games fiasco: "The people of New Delhi are very upset"
A 90-metre pedestrian bridge at New Delhi’s shiny new stadium, built especially for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, collapsed on Tuesday, injuring 27 workers. With facilities visibly filthy or unfinished less than two weeks before the start of the Games, our Observer’s worst fears have been confirmed. Read more...
Ready steady blow: Russia’s inflatable sex doll water sports
There are the serious sporting events... and then there is Russia's Bubble Baba Challenge. The annual race sees hundreds of competitors hurl themselves across river rapids riding inflatable sex dolls. Read more and see the photos...
New Delhi to host Commonwealth games – but at what cost?
New Delhi is preparing to host its first Commonwealth Games (GWG), a multi-sport competitive event between independent countries, most of whom used to be part of the old British Empire. But forced evictions, unfinished construction sites and spiraling costs have left Delhi residents wondering whether the games ‘extravaganza' is worth it. Read more...
