Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from August 24.
Football
Andy Robertson signed a new deal at Liverpool.
Is right, @andrewrobertso5 π€© pic.twitter.com/QTvoJEbICJ β Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 24, 2021
Michail Antonio loved everything!
I LOVE FOOTBALL, I LOVE SCORING GOALS, I LOVE MAKING HISTORY, I LOVE THIS TEAM AND I LOVE EVERYONE WHO HELPED ME GET TO WHERE I AM TODAY ππΎβ½οΈβ #49NotOut pic.twitter.com/OJLndy26MV β Michail Antonio (@Michailantonio) August 24, 2021
And basked in his celebration.
1 β first player in @premierleague history to celebrate with one cardboard cutout of himself π€£ β Michail Antonio (@Michailantonio) August 24, 2021
Harry Kane was working hard at training.
Liverpool's summer signing was making his presence felt.
π€£π€£π€£π€£π€£π€£π€£ahahahahah no bro β Ibrahima Konate (@IbrahimaKonate_) August 24, 2021
Jamie Redknapp and a few mates played some golf.
Bayern looked the part.
#Advertisement | Looking good, guys! π Photos from our traditional #Paulaner lederhosen photoshoot π»πΈ#MiaSanMia #FCBayern pic.twitter.com/89Hl67yUVU β FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) August 24, 2021
Paralympics
Athletes geared up for the opening ceremony and the start of the Tokyo Games.
Konichiwa from Tokyo π―π΅ And Happy Paralympic Games Opening Day!! We're due to race on the 27th and 29th so only 3 days to go ππΌ#paralympicsgb #tokyo2020 #impossibletoignore #rowing #tokyo pic.twitter.com/RbdrIrIzI6 β Ellen Buttrick (@ellenbuttrick) August 24, 2021 β₯οΈππ» pic.twitter.com/OgyhCXItlu β Jordanne Whiley MBE (@Jordanne_Whiley) August 24, 2021 The time has finally come!!!! The @paralympics opening ceremony is Today π€©π€©! So excited for competition to get underway, My first race is on Thursday but the cycling starts tomorrow with a few of my @paralympicsgb_official @britishcycling teammates going for π₯!#Arigato #tokyo pic.twitter.com/yDn0958Gyz β Fin Graham (@FinGparacyclist) August 24, 2021 Last training session all done out here in Tokyo! The team is in great spirits and I'm so proud of how far everyone has come over the past few years. I'll give my very best out here and hope to do everyone proud. Thank you again for all of the support π¬π§π―π΅β€οΈ pic.twitter.com/Twy9CLyOlI β Ross wilson (@Rosswilsontt) August 24, 2021 @GBWeightLifting Para powerlifting team at the ready for the #Paralympics #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/U3TKOQvSMY β Ali Jawad (@AliJawad12) August 24, 2021 Open ceremony. pic.twitter.com/37cbbWMPEH β Zoe Newson (@Zoenewson92) August 24, 2021 πΌπΌπΌ pic.twitter.com/RdAD5Q3FWD β Shaun Connor Burrows π (@shaunburrowst38) August 24, 2021 Opening ceremony today πβ€οΈπ¬π§#ImpossibleToIgnore #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/Mpu0T1bD2o β Terry Bywater (@TerryBywater07) August 24, 2021 β©π―π΅ ππππ ππππππππ ππ ππππ π―π΅ β© Let the @Paralympics begin π¬π§β€οΈπ₯ pic.twitter.com/kjgiWDu3tf β Hollie Arnold MBE (@HollieA2012) August 24, 2021 Tokyo is a go go!The theme of the opening ceremony was the perfect metaphor for life with a disability. We sometimes need relatable role models to help fuel our dreams. It was amazing to see the subtlety with which this was done by the producers. Normalised difference everywhere pic.twitter.com/RkQ12rN6vn β Liz Johnson (@lizjohnson_gb) August 24, 2021
And good luck messages flooded in.
Good luck to our brilliant and inspirational Paralympians! π¬π§ https://t.co/N0I8M8wm47 β Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) August 24, 2021 Wishing @ParalympicsGB and all the athletes from around the world the best of luck in this year's #Paralympics. We can't wait to see the talent and skill displayed over the next two weeks #ImpossibleToIgnore β The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) August 24, 2021 Let's all get behind @ParalympicsGB π¬π§ good luck to everyone involved. Opening ceremony today on C4. Events start tomorrow π
I'll definitely be tuning in β₯οΈ Have a good day everyone β Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) August 24, 2021
Darts
Tributes were paid to Australian darts player Kyle Anderson following his death aged 33.
A lovely man and always fun to be with, very sorry to hear about Kyle. We had many great games and a fantastic player. A credit to Australian and world darts. RIP mate. ππΉ pic.twitter.com/1tpS9U5HZY β Michael Van Gerwen (@MvG180) August 24, 2021 What terrible news to wake up to what a nice friendly man. @KyleDarts RIP pal.Thoughts go to all your family. β Phil Taylor (@PhilTaylor) August 24, 2021 Devastated to hear the news of Kyle Anderson passing away, sending our sincere condolences to Kyle's wife and children and all of their family β Adrian Lewis (@jackpot180) August 24, 2021 Rest in peace "bro" Can't believe the news this morning so so sad the nicest man in darts. Rest well Kyle pic.twitter.com/Ii4USjAWkg β Daryl Gurney (@Superchin180) August 24, 2021 Such an inspiration to others I cant believe it sending our love & support to your family & friends. You was one of the nicest guys in darts & we will all miss you! Rip cuz @KyleDarts β Gary Anderson (@GaryAnderson180) August 24, 2021 Devastated to wake up to the news this morning of Kyle passing away. He will be missed by allοΏΌοΏΌοΏΌ. Kyle was a great funny guy. Always made me laugh!Sending thoughts to all your familyοΏΌ. pic.twitter.com/E0TkeB8HyL β James Wade (@JamesWade180) August 24, 2021 Such Awful news to wake up to Kyle you was the nicest person in darts always had time for everyone you will be sadly missed sending all my love and strength to your wife and young family RIP brother β€οΈ β Gerwyn Price (@Gezzyprice) August 24, 2021
Tennis
Nick Kyrgios needed a practice partner.
Anyone looking for practice Wednesday in New York? Lemme know β Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) August 24, 2021
Cricket
Kent's stand got a seal of approval from Borat!
π is nice π ποΈ @WWMartin_Ltd pic.twitter.com/fWypzqJwQz β Kent Spitfires (@KentCricket) August 24, 2021
Dawid Malan was in the nets.
Taking slow bowling to the next level.
Azhar Ali looks to sweep but top edges it right to Jermaine Blackwood who takes an easy catch. Captain Brathwaite scalps his first!#WIvPAK #MenInMaroon pic.twitter.com/zytdu26STp β Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) August 23, 2021
Cycling
Chris Froome was back on his bike.
Back on German roads this week π π΄ββοΈπ¨Great memories of @LeTour #TDF2017 πThis time for @DeineTour #DeineTour #YallaISN @TeamIsraelSUN pic.twitter.com/9tKAlLN2o2 β Chris Froome (@chrisfroome) August 24, 2021
Boxing
Derek Chisora trained.
Happy Independence Day, Ukraine.
Only 30 years, but Ukraine has been through many trials & tribulations over time. Today, we Ukrainians defend & build our country! With our WILLPOWER we stay undefeated & can overcome any challenges & defeat any threat! I love you, Ukraine!Happy Independence Day!Glory to Ukraine pic.twitter.com/wCjdXnfogb β Klitschko (@Klitschko) August 24, 2021
