Facial recognition for Olympics security; Raonic, Venus Williams progress at Rogers Cup

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A staff demonstrates a new face recognition system to be used for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Cricket

Cricket’s DNA being threatened, says ICC chief David Richardson

Speaking at the MCC’s Colin Cowdrey Lecture at Lord’s, ICC chief David Richardson has stated that ball tampering, on-field confrontations and verbal abuses have threatened the fabric of the sport, adding that poor player behaviour has to stop immediately.

Olympics

Tokyo 2020 Olympics set to employ facial recognition

In a bid to enhance security and ensure smooth operation, a facial recognition system is set to be employed across venues at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

The face technology developed is to be customised to monitor all accredited persons, including athletes, staff and media.

Tennis

Raonic through at Rogers Cup

Canada’s Milos Raonic defeated Belgium’s David Goffin 6-4 6-4 in his opening encounter at the Rogers Cup being played at Toronto.

In the women’s section held at Montreal, Venus Williams had a tough first set, before winning 7-5 6-1 against teenager Caroline Dolehide.