The sporting weekend in pictures

The Hundred continued to entertain fans, while the British and Irish Lions were forced into a decider against South Africa.

Monday 02 August 2021 05:00 BST

Charlotte Worthington won the gold medal in the women’s BMX freestyle at Tokyo 2020 (Mike Egerton/PA) (PA Wire)

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Great Britain reached the 10 gold medal mark at Tokyo 2020 as the second weekend of competition began.

The Hundred continued to entertain fans, while the British and Irish Lions were forced into a decider against South Africa following a defeat in Cape Town.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look some of the images captured over an eventful weekend.

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The sporting weekend in pictures

The Hundred continued to entertain fans, while the British and Irish Lions were forced into a decider against South Africa.

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