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A world championship is generally an international competition open to elite competitors from around the world, representing their nations, and winning such an event will be considered the highest or near highest achievement in the sport, game, or ability.
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GB's Mapp wins historic Para-bobsleigh world title Corie Mapp claims the Para-bobsleigh title in St Moritz - the first British man to win a gold medal at a bobsleigh World Championships in 60 years.BBC Sport - Published | |
Shiffrin pairs with Johnson for 15th Worlds medal American skier Mikaela Shiffrin takes a record-equalling 15th World Championship medal as she and Breezy Johnson win the team combined event in Saalbach.BBC Sport - Published | |
Snooker's big three tournaments to stay on BBC until 2032 BBC Sport will continue to broadcast snooker's three most prestigious tournaments - the World Championship, UK Championship and the Masters - until 2032.BBC Sport - Published | |
De Decker stunned by Woodhouse at World Championship World Grand Prix champion Mike de Decker suffers a surprise defeat to Luke Woodhouse in the second round of the PDC World Championship.BBC Sport - Published | |
Wade beaten by Wattimena at World Championship Former world number two James Wade is knocked out of the PDC World Darts Championship by Jermaine Wattimena.BBC Sport - Published | |
Littler could face Sherrock at World Championship Teenage star Luke Littler will face history-making female player Fallon Sherrock in the World Championship if she beats Ryan Meikle in the first round.BBC Sport - Published | |
GB miss out on World Para-cycling medals in Zurich Great Britain miss out on Para-cycling road medals on the third day of action at the World Championships in Zurich, Switzerland.BBC Sport - Published | |
Storey beats Gaugain at World ChampionshipsSarah Storey wins her 38th Para-cycling world championship title in the women's C4-C5 individual road race.BBC Sport - Published | |
'One more race' - GB's Graham targets Worlds three-peat Great Britain's double Paralympic champion Fin Graham on trying to win his third consecutive World Championship title.BBC Sport - Published | |
Pidcock & Henderson lead GB at World Championships - watch on BBC Tom Pidcock, Anna Henderson and Sarah Storey have all been included in Great Britain's squad for the 2024 UCI Road World Championships in Zurich, Switzerland.BBC Sport - Published | |
Stars gear up for Saudi Arabia Masters - all you need to know The top-16 players in the world get under way on Tuesday in the new Saudi Arabia Masters, which is the most lucrative tournament in snooker after the World Championship.BBC Sport - Published | |
Rajneesh Barapatre Crowned World No. 1 Brain Athlete, Wins Global Title in Speed Reading and Mind MappingIndia's Rajneesh Barapatre has achieved a monumental milestone, earning the title of World No. 1 Brain Athlete by clinching victory at the World Championship in Speed Reading & Mind Mapping.DNA - Published | |
Boxers Lin and Khelif cleared for OlympicsTwo athletes are cleared to compete at the women's boxing at the Paris Olympics, having been disqualified from last year's World Championships for failing to meet eligibility criteria.BBC Sport - Published | 'I'm not coming away from Paris without a medal' After winning two gold medals at February's World Championships in Doha, Ireland swimmer Daniel Wiffen is backing himself for Olympic glory in Paris.BBC Sport - Published |
More chance now of catching Verstappen - NorrisMcLaren’s Lando Norris says the hope of catching Max Verstappen in the World Championship this year has grown in recent races.BBC Sport - Published | Canada beat GB in World Championship openerGreat Britain suffer a 4-2 defeat by Canada in their opening game of the Ice Hockey World Championship in the Czech Republic.BBC Sport - Published |
Sheffield to 'move heaven and earth' for World ChampionshipBarry Hearn predicts Sheffield will do everything within its means to keep snooker's World Championship in the city.BBC Sport - Published | |
