A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including French Polynesian delegations in New York this week to attend ...

How do you score in Olympic handball? A team scores in Olympic handball by throwing the ball into the opponent's goal. A goal is worth one point. How long can you have possession in Olympic handball?

The first recorded competitive canoe sprint race took place at the British Royal Canoe Club in 1869. Canoe and kayak races feature on the Olympic Games programme, each with its own specific rules.

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