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Soul Searching and Sandpaper

We're in Sydney as the fallout from Australian cricket's ball-tampering scandal continues.

Australia's Cricket team has been a constant feature in news bulletins and sports pages around the world. Not for their success but for cheating. We're in Sydney as the fallout continues.

From the Nigerian football league to Arsenal Amputees, Mike Ishiguzo tells us he now has his sights set on the Amputee World Cup in Mexico later this year.

In 1994, the Rayon Sport goalkeeper was spared his life on the first day of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Now, Eric Murangwa MBE has been honoured for his work in using football as a tool for reconciliation, peace and unity.

We hear about SISU – the Finnish art of courage. It’s often used to explain the prowess of Finland in some of the world's most dangerous and demanding sports.

And, as the Commonwealth Games get underway, India's sportswomen won't be wearing traditional saris at the opening ceremony - choosing trousers instead. We're in India to explore clothing, culture and modesty in sport.

Photo: Steve Smith (Getty Images)

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Sat 31 Mar 2018 09:06GMT

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