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Steven van de Velde episode leaves no winners on dark day for Paris Olympics

The Dutch beach volleyball player was showered with boos after being introduced to the crowd on Sunday, almost a decade to the day after he pleaded guilty to raping a 12-year year-old British girl when he was 19

The Independent UK

Why aren’t baseball or softball at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

Don't worry, they'll be back in 2028.

USA Today Sports Media Group

‘No one should be excluded’: Australia’s Tina Rahimi hits out at Olympic hijab ban

The Muslim boxer has hit out at France’s hijab ban, which prevents French athletes participating in certain sports from wearing religious head scarfs

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International Olympic Committee Apologise For Introducing South Korean Athletes As North Korean

"We apologise to the people from the Republic of Korea for that error."

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Olympic Organizers Apologize For Mistakenly Introducing South Korea As North Korea

Learn about the regrettable mistake at the Olympic Games opening ceremony when South Korea was introduced as North Korea, prompting a formal apology from t...

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Here’s Where AI Will Play a Role At the Paris Olympics — Could It Change the Future of Sport?

The 2024 Summer Olympics, kicking off in Paris on July 26, will be novel for more than just the first inclusion of breakdancing.

Inverse

Olympic Organizers Apologize For South Korea-North Korea Mix-Up

Mistaken identity of South Korean athletes as North Korea at Paris Olympics leads to apologies and calls for prevention of future errors.

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LVMH's Publicity In Olympics Ceremony Raises Eyebrows

LVMH's high profile and highly visible product placement in the Paris Games opening ceremony surprised marketing experts and raises the possibility it could cause problems for the International Olympic Committee with their long-term sponsors.

International Business Times

IOC apologizes for wrongly introducing South Korea as North Korea during Opening Ceremony

There are a few mistakes you cannot make when introducing countries. This is among the biggest.

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Why Was Russia Banned From the Olympics?

Russian athletes can compete independently.

Sports Illustrated

IOC Defends Selection Of Convicted Rapist For Olympics

The IOC defends the Netherlands' choice to include a rehabilitated athlete with a criminal past in the Olympic team, sparking concerns about athlete safety...

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Upset Bishops And Mixed Reviews For Paris Olympics Ceremony

French bishops complained on Saturday about the "scenes of derision and mockery of Christianity" during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games which has upset some conservatives and has drawn mixed reviews.

International Business Times

Olympic Committee apologises to South Korea over opening ceremony gaffe

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Saturday apologised for a blunder in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony where South Korea was incorrectly introduced as North Korea during the parade of athletes, Seoul-based news agency. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IOC apologises for introducing South Korean athletes as North Korean

IOC chief Bach speaks with President Yoon Suk-yeol after South Korea seeks assurances that mistake is not repeated.

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The Independent UK

Olympics offers ‘deep apology’ as South Korea introduced as North Korea at opening ceremony

The delegation of South Korea have demanded a meeting with IOC president Thomas Bach

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IOC Apologizes For Incorrectly Introducing South Korean Delegation

Learn about the IOC's apology to South Korea for an error in introducing the delegation at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony.

The Independent UK

Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in pictures

The athletes’ parade down the Rivers Seine featured 85 boats.

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How Many Countries and Athletes Are in the 2024 Olympics?

As the 2024 Olympic opening ceremony took place down the XXX, boats of all countries featuring the many athletes participating in Paris 2024 were featured for t

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Reason

How to Fix the Dark Side of the Olympics

The Olympics are a great sports event, but one that also often causes great harm. Here are five reforms that can fix that.

USA Today Sports Media Group

‘You’ve got this’: Toyota unveils powerful trio of 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics commercials

'You've got this': Toyota unveils powerful trio of 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics commercials

The Independent UK

Russian and Belarusian athletes ‘do not exist’ for Team Ukraine says its chief

National Olympic Committe of Ukraine president Vadym Guttsait says his athletes will not speak to any Russian or Belarusian athletes in Paris.

Sports Illustrated

All Eyes Are on Canada Soccer at the Olympics As Drone Spying Scandal Develops

Head coach Bev Priestman was sent home from Paris after new allegations emerged, citing “years” of filming opponents’ practices by both the women’s and men’s teams.

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IOC President Expresses Full Confidence In French Authorities After Attack

IOC President Bach assures comprehensive security measures for upcoming Games in France, with global intelligence support.

Evening Standard

Paris Olympics: Controversy set to rage at Games of 'peace and harmony'

Conflict is easy to find at an Olympics that have been billed as a global unifying force

The Independent UK

DNS, DNF and more Olympics codes: What do the most common acronyms and abbreviations mean?

With codes used for results, classifications, countries and even athletes, watching the Olympics can be confusing if you aren’t up-to-date on their meanings

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