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While the International Olympic Committee has said that politics and sport do not mix, there are many examples to the contrary. Athletes have often been advocates for social change, while activists a…
Covid-19 in India: Orphaned children at risk of trafficking Issued on: ACCESS ASIA © FRANCE 24 14 min Sometimes lost in the cacophony of Covid-19 – the death toll, the case count and the economic damage – is how hard it is for bereaved survivors to carry on. Among those feeling the most acute pain are children. In India, the pandemic has created thousands of orphans. Their struggle is not just to cope but to avoid falling victim to abuse or human trafficking. Our correspondents Diya Gupta and Thomas Denis explain. ...
In India, Covid-19 pandemic leaves hundreds of orphaned children behind Issued on: 01/06/2021 - 16:31 FOCUS © FRANCE 24 7 min India's Covid-19 cases are falling, but the second wave has been devastating for the country and thousands are still dying every day from the disease. Many of the victims are young, leaving children behind. Almost 600 children have become orphans in just under two months, according to official figures. But the actual number is likely to be far higher, as many cases remain unreported. Our correspondents...
Sienna McClure and Emily Bonfante from Docklands Taekwon-Do school. - Credit: DTDS Young martial arts enthusiasts at an Isle of Dogs club couldn’t get their kicks in international tournaments because of the global pandemic — so they competed online to webcams instead. Taekwon-do's European Federation staged its latest international contest with online participation for the first time, with the east London youngsters allowed to perform remotely to a panel of judges that attracted 900 competitors worldwide. It was a tough call, but four members of Docklands Taekwon-Do ente...
Covid-19: Vaccine drive underway in India amid transparency concerns Issued on: 19/01/2021 - 12:06 ACCESS ASIA © FRANCE 24 14 min With India hoping to vaccinate 300 million people against Covid-19 by August, the challenges are more than just logistics. Many are worried about transparency. Critics say one of the vaccines that was granted emergency approval was rushed out despite a lack of data. Our correspondents Diya Gupta and Thomas Denis report from New Delhi. Advertising Meanwhile, a recently published book shed...