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 July 19.
Olympics
A royal message for Team GB.
"I and the whole nation will be cheering for you...you have all worked incredibly hard for this moment, during the most challenging of times." A message from The Princess Royal to @TeamGB ahead of #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/0G5RHzxs5q — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 19, 2021
A behind-the-scenes look at a trip to Tokyo.
Mahama Cho is ready to roar.
W E L C O M E T O T E A M G B Lions Don't Dream Of Hunting, They Just Go And Hunt!! That How We ROAR!! @teamgb #teamgb #tokyo #olympic #games pic.twitter.com/jxgzefLgeL — Mahama Abdoul Fatah Cho (@Chotimetkd) July 19, 2021
British athletes continued their preparation.
Nice to have some local support at training yesterday👏🏼 #Tokyo2020 #Olympics #teamgb #Rugby7s pic.twitter.com/c19Zh8u1Hl — Ben Harris (@benharris709) July 19, 2021 Today is my last day in Yokohama before moving into the Olympic village. 😀 pic.twitter.com/6Vco34FRfx — Jacob Whittle (@JacobWhittle11) July 18, 2021 Final full week before heading into Tokyo! I feel the fittest I have in months, with brilliant help from @BritAthletics medical I'm 99% pain free in the hamstring and most importantly have really enjoyed this final block of training... because finally, #TomWalksFast 😁 pic.twitter.com/lHfFQuuVsc — Tom Bosworth (@TomBosworth) July 18, 2021
US star Simone Biles was enjoying Tokyo.
Last practice before Tokyo for Garbine Muguruza.
A motivational message from Usain Bolt.
Football
Old friends reunited.
Mason Mount and Declan Rice enjoyed their holiday.
Legend John! Thanks mate 👊🏼🏀 https://t.co/ydotZ2RwuW — Mason Mount (@masonmount_10) July 18, 2021 Thank you for looking after us mate. Top man❤️👊🏼 https://t.co/gUpszdIrfS — Declan Rice (@_DeclanRice) July 18, 2021
Lionel Messi went away with his family.
Pele marked a special day.
Manuel Locatelli was still celebrating.
Campioni 🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/yJalwUrJ4O — Manuel Locatelli (@locamanuel73) July 19, 2021
Callum Hudson-Odoi cooled down.
Warm out today btw. 😅 ☀️ @Calteck10 pic.twitter.com/J8tNx8KF1k — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 19, 2021
Cricket
What a catch!
One-handed catches ✋ 😍 Highlights: https://t.co/trLh0s1Q1S 🏴 #ENGvPAK 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/3MINGYvFKw — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 19, 2021
So that is where Liam Livingstone's six went...
We FINALLY worked out what happened to the Livi 6⃣ 🤣 pic.twitter.com/TnVpSOq8jg — England's Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) July 19, 2021
Ben Stokes is packed for a summer of cricket.
Jos Buttler reacted to England's T20 win over Pakistan.
Another great game, brilliant response from the whole team! All to play for at Old Trafford tomorrow! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/6U0EKKUvjT — Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) July 19, 2021
Sam Billings was excited for the Vitality Blast quarter-finals.
— Sam Billings (@sambillings) July 19, 2021
The Hundred is nearly here.
Kevin Pietersen hit out.
Formula One
The race may have been over, but Sebastian Vettel still had a job to do.
After a tough race, Sebastian Vettel stayed behind with a group of fans to help the clear-up at Silverstone ❤️pic.twitter.com/16EIzzHVAL — Formula 1 (@F1) July 19, 2021 Sunday evening at Silverstone. The #BritishGP weekend is over. But for Seb, the race for the planet never ends. 💚 pic.twitter.com/XLHfDQYqL2 — Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) July 19, 2021
Tennis
What a shot!
Wow. 😅@benoitpaire @SwissOpenGstaad pic.twitter.com/WunI0FZKUm — ATP Tour (@atptour) July 19, 2021
Calls for change in tennis.
Totally agree https://t.co/nbIwNTmNMd — Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) July 18, 2021
Johanna Konta soaked up the sun.
This London weather has me feeling 👇 pic.twitter.com/Coj5w9dZNb — Johanna Konta (@JohannaKonta) July 19, 2021
Darts
Michael Van Gerwen was ready to shine.
Afternoon everyone. Having watched everyone else play today is my turn. Can't wait to put on a show back on that stage this evening for a full house in the Winter Gardens 💚💚@Winmau @KeukenConc @ModusDarts180 @Betfred pic.twitter.com/uMZh3VRLgX — Michael Van Gerwen (@MvG180) July 19, 2021
You can't go to Blackpool and not go to the darts!
Well if you are coming to Blackpool @jordannorth1, there's surely one thing at the top of your list... THE DARTS! https://t.co/pPLSE2e09u — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 19, 2021
Snooker
Neil Robertson's hair continued to amaze.
An interesting location!
Catch up with @KyrenWilson! pic.twitter.com/yhpW8lrX7O — World Snooker Tour (@WeAreWST) July 19, 2021
Judd Trump chilled.
Ice hockey
Nashville Predators' Luke Prokop became the first openly gay contracted player in the NHL.
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 pic.twitter.com/7zqT0A2gJj — luke prokop (@lukeprokop_6) July 19, 2021
