athletics

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Manchester failed with bids for the 1996 and 2000 Olympics, but went on to successfully host the 2004 Commonwealth Games, with the City of Manchester Stadium used as the athletics venue.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

“You want to get out in front of it,” he said over slides that read “Reality: School Choice is driven by athletics instead of academics” and “Emergence of elite teams.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Most transgender students simply want the chance to belong, to be part of a team, and to experience the social, emotional, and physical benefits of school athletics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

In 2019, Anta bought a controlling stake in Finnish athletics brand Amer Sports.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

He was a non-participant, refusing to take part in athletics or extracurricular activities that were so important in the Trinity scene.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier