TOKYO (Reuters) - Turkey's newest Olympic gold medallist Mete Gazoz has a weapon even more deadly than his archer's bow - a beaming smile. The 22-year-old claimed Turkey's first gold at these Tokyo Games last weekend by winning the individual men's title, before revealing his unusual superpower. "Imagine you're in the Olympic final, drawing your bow and some dude behind you is grinning from ear to ear. I owe 80% of this medal to the smile," he told Reuters, a large gold medal around his slender neck. The gold medal is coming, I know, and I can't hide it," he laughed.

It’s shaping up as a fast track surface at Olympic Stadium. Runners are certainly on track to setting personal, Olympic and possibly even world-record times over the next week at the Tokyo Games. The track also has been baking in the Tokyo sun with little use, making it extra firm. And for us, this track feels really quick and I am looking forward to running quick on it.”Why so bouncy? Thompson-Herah also has a theory on fast times after running 10.61 seconds to break the Olympic mark of the late Florence Griffith Joyner.

IPOH (Bernama): The police have set up a special team to investigate gangsterism activities in Ipoh following allegations made by a Facebook user on Sunday (Aug 1). Ipoh OCPD Asst Comm Yahaya Hassan said the team was established to verify the authenticity of the viral message on the group’s alleged activities shared by a Facebook user under profile name Meganathan Nathan, which had gained public attention. However, he advised the public not to reveal personal details and make complaints on confidential matters online for safety reasons. ACP Yahaya said that any complaints or information should be sent to the proper channel to the district control centre (DCC), Ipoh police headquarters at 05-254 2222 or email to the Ipoh OCPD at kpdipoh@rmp.gov.my. Earlier, allegations pertaining to an organised crime group in Ipoh that involves teenagers, known as Gang Thilai 04, went viral on Facebook.- Bernama

Australia were unable to equalise in the second half despite ramping up the pressure and winning a number of penalty corners. After the halftime break, the Germans were unable to break down their opponent's defence. Argentina sealed the win in the 52th minute when Valentina Raposo Ruiz scored her country's third goal through another penalty corner. "We knew that Argentina's women are the better team. They have really good strikers, they're really fast," she added, comparing the women's team to the country's men's squad.

POLICE PROTECTIONHer husband, Arseni Zhdanevich, will join her in Poland, a Warsaw-based Belarusian opposition politician said. The Belarusian Olympic Committee said coaches had decided to withdraw Tsimanouskaya from the Games on doctors' advice about her "emotional, psychological state". Earlier on Monday, International Olympic Committee spokesperson Mark Adams said officials would continue conversations with Tsimanouskaya and had asked for a full report from the Belarus Olympic committee. The IOC spokesperson also said it had taken a number of actions against Belarus' Olympic Committee following nationwide protests in the country. In March, the IOC refused to recognise https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/olympics-ioc-does-not-recognise-lukashenko-sons-belarus-olympic-vote-2021-03-08 the election of Lukashenko's son Viktor as head of the country's Olympic Committee.

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Human trafficking is the third-largest crime in the world, behind drugs and arms trafficking, and Malaysia is no exception to this heinous activity. Report human trafficking activitiesApart from misunderstandings on the issue of trafficking which in reality does not only involve migrants but also local citizens, many people are also afraid of lodging reports on human trafficking cases. Commenting on this, Hamzah said the public, as well as human trafficking victims, need not be afraid to report any human trafficking activity taking place in their area as their identity and information they provide will be kept confidential. Human trafficking is a modern-day slavery practice and a grave violation of human rights, freedom and dignity. He said Mapo has also prepared a National Report on Human Trafficking to explain the initiatives taken by the government to eradicate human trafficking in Malaysia.

ST Nicholas’ Home (SNH) in Penang has been ordered to close by the Health Ministry after several positive Covid-19 cases were detected at the premises. The home’s assistant general manager Carmen Chew said thus far, five positive cases were reported with two cases on Thursday and another three on Friday. “A total 52 residents and 17 staff members have been quarantined at the premises until Aug 12. “Most of the residents and staff members are fully vaccinated except those who are below 19 years old. “However, the chef who tested positive, has yet to receive his second dose.

I agree with the writer’s view on the role of sports as a catalyst for nation-building and national unity. As someone who grew up in the 1960s and 1970s, I fondly recall the excitement of football fans throughout the country in following the event. Most Malaysian football fans, particularly those who lived outside Kuala Lumpur, followed the matches live over Radio Malaysia. However, in terms of team participation and glamour, our Merdeka Tournament was regarded by football pundits as the most competitive and the best in Asia. Tunku’s initiative in using the appeal and symbolism of football to promote national unity and instil pride among Malaysians is a testament to his foresight as a leader of a multiracial country.

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GEORGE TOWN: With the Hungry Ghost Festival coming up later this month, the spotlight falls once again on families living within the cemetery grounds who have built their lives among the dead for several decades. “In the beginning, I was only thinking about having a roof over my head and had not planned on staying long. Lee once recalled how a taxi driver refused to drop her off at her doorstep, which was with the cemetery grounds. Lee lamented about the traffic jams leading to her house during the Hungry Ghost Festival in the past. Known as Pek Hoon Sua in Hokkien, there are families living within the cemetery grounds for several decades now.

There is no shortage of support for Chinese athletes during the ongoing Tokyo 2020. At the halfway point, China has secured 19 golds including weightlifting, diving, shooting and swimming. This year, China has sent a big delegation of 777 people including 431 athletes to compete in 30 categories. Apart from Chinese sportsmen, Canadian swimmer Margaret MacNeil has a fair share of admirers when it was revealed she was born in China. Ni was a former national player of China and won several gold medals at major events but never took take part in the Olympics.

IPOH: Funeral workers here have called on the government to vaccinate them as soon as possible due to the nature of their work. “Our workers will need to move the deceased’s body, cleanse, put make-up on and clothe them before a funeral,” he said, adding that they deal with an average of 10 cases daily. “Those that involve post-mortem are usually police cases, including accidents or crime,” he said, adding that most of the cases they deal with involve senior citizens. Ng said his association had over 100 members, with a majority of them being those between their 20s and 30s. “We really hope the government can vaccinate us soon.”Perak Youth Assembly Malim Nawar representative Wong Chin Ho said Ng had contacted him over the association’s concerns.

PETALING JAYA: Asymptomatic Covid-19 carriers in the Greater Klang Valley area only need to self-isolate at home by following a step-by-step guide with virtual monitoring, said the Health Ministry. The Health Ministry, which has produced a step-by-step video to guide this category of patients, stated that there is no need for anyone who tests positive to panic as home quarantine is not a complicated thing to do. If you have symptoms or are in the high-risk category, please go to the nearest Covid-19 Assessment Centre (CAC). “Your health status will be monitored via the virtual CAC, and the CAC call centre will contact you if you need attention,” it said. Dr Chong said all Covid-19 patients in the Greater Klang Valley who are experiencing mild or no symptoms are to undergo home isolation.

Local eSports team managers are recognising the importance of mental health for their players and taking various measures to protect them. Sometimes the pressure to perform well can take a toll on players, Mah shared. Todak eSports team manager, 23-year-old Nazmi Nahar, explained that sometimes more effort is needed to help players overcome losses. )” can do wonders to help players express their concerns. I will also remind them that the haters on social media are all just talk.