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Daniel Mercer

Daniel Mercer is the Sports Correspondent for The European Times. He covers sports through the lens of society, culture, and European public life. His reporting focuses on major sporting events, athlete stories, governance, inclusion, fair play, and the social impact of sport across Europe. With a clear and balanced style, he looks beyond scores and results to explain how sport reflects broader issues such as youth development, equality, community identity, and international cooperation. For The European Times, Daniel brings a calm, factual, and human-centred approach to sports journalism, highlighting stories that connect competition with values, responsibility, and the people behind the game. And in case you have any questions, yes, he is very shy, and this is not his real name nor his real face.

International

Russia returns to gymnastics with anthem and flag

The Executive Committee of the International Gymnastics Federation (World Gymnastics) has allowed Russian athletes to participate in international competitions with the national flag and anthem. The news was released by...

18 May 2026 · 2 min read

EuroLeague’s €3.2bn Moment Meets NBA Pressure
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Economy

EuroLeague’s €3.2bn Moment Meets NBA Pressure

European basketball’s biggest story today is not only on the court. Fresh reporting on Tuesday says the EuroLeague and its licensed clubs are now valued at more than €3.2 billion,...

24 March 2026 · 4 min read

Buddhism

Eileen Gu and Buddhism: Letting Go in the Limelight

A single, understated line from a social-media Q&A—“I recently embraced Buddhism”—took on new weight amid Olympic scrutiny and a moment of grief after gold. In the high-velocity world of elite...

26 February 2026 · 4 min read

IOC faces backlash over Berlin 1936 Olympic T-shirt
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International

IOC faces backlash over Berlin 1936 Olympic T-shirt

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is facing criticism after a T-shirt featuring design elements linked to the 1936 Berlin Olympics appeared in official Olympic online stores and quickly sold out....

17 February 2026 · 4 min read

Europe

Milano Cortina 2026: the Winter Olympics so far

Summary: One week into the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics (6–22 February), the Games have already delivered tight medal races, breakout champions, and a distinctive “spread-out” Italian geography—moving the spotlight...

12 February 2026 · 4 min read

International

Russia plans another World Cup in 2026

With the 2026 World Cup, to be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada, approaching, Russia is exploring the possibility of organizing its own parallel international tournament for national...

18 December 2025 · 2 min read