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An Olympic Swimmer Was Sent Home From Paris 2024 For Sneaking Out Of The Athlete’s Village

She also allegedly contested the ruling in a 'disrespectful and aggressive' manner.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 30, 2024

No coaches, no worries? How action sport athletes are bucking traditional sports pathways

Action sports used to be a niche interest but they are continuing to gain in popularity, especially among younger generations.

The Conversation · Jul 30, 2024

Boxers who failed gender tests at world championships cleared to compete at Olympics

The IOC has confirmed that two boxers who were disqualified from last year’s world championships for failing gender eligibility tests will be allowed to fight in Paris

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2024

Dutch beach volleyball player who was convicted of rape is booed before losing first Olympic match

The Dutch beach volleyball player who served time in prison for rape received a mixture of boos and applause when he was introduced before his opening match at the Paris Olympics

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2024

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 · Jul 28, 2024

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 · Jul 28, 2024

‘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

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2024

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."

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 28, 2024

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...

Top News · Jul 28, 2024

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 · Jul 27, 2024