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IOC issues initial list of 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians given neutral status for Paris Olympics

The IOC approved 14 athletes from Russia and 11 Belarusians with neutral status to compete at the Paris Olympics in a first list from some sports published Saturday.

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Paris Olympics Seine River Water Contamination Concerns

Elevated E. coli levels in Seine River raise concerns for Paris Olympics swimming events. Efforts to address contamination include a new rainwater reservoi...

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IOC urged to help overturn French headscarves ban at Olympics

Human rights groups say prohibition has left Muslim athletes feeling ‘invisibilised, excluded and humiliated’

The Guardian - UK

Confident of double-digit medal finish in Paris: IOA president PT Usha

NEW DELHI: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P T Usha has been working overtime to ensure that the country’s athletes get the best support in their quest to win medals at the Paris Olympics. Usha, a legendary athlete herself who became the first woman president of the IOA in the…

The Times of India

Salt Lake City Olympic bid projects $4 billion in total costs to stage 2034 Winter Games

Organizers for the proposed 2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City released their first budget estimate, projecting total costs of just under $4 billion, with $2.84 billion slated for operational costs

The Independent UK

Meditation And AI As Paris Olympics Embraces 'Mindfulness'

Three years after gymnastics superstar Simone Biles put the mental health of athletes centre stage at the Tokyo Olympics, this year's Paris Games will demonstrate how greater awareness has translated into better care and support.

International Business Times

Microsoft says Russian influence actors are using AI for misinformation campaigns about the upcoming Paris Olympic Games

Russian actors have been leveraging the technology's capabilities to ruin the reputation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) by spreading fear about violence at the Olympic Games via AI-generated videos, articles, and images.

Windows Central

Russia Ramps Up Disinfo Ahead Of Paris Games: Microsoft

Russia is waging an intense disinformation campaign aimed at tarnishing the reputation of the International Olympic Committee and stoking fears of violence at this summer's Paris Games, according to a new report from Microsoft's Threat Analysis Center.

International Business Times

Russian disinformation campaign targets Paris Games, Microsoft says

Russia is waging a "malign" disinformation campaign aimed at the Paris Olympics and French President Emmanuel Macron, Microsoft warned on Tuesday, accusations Moscow dismissed as "slander".

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The Guardian - US

Russia targets Paris Olympics with deepfake Tom Cruise video

Fake video uses AI-generated audio of the movie star to disparage the Olympic Committee

The Times of India

India leaves IOC-suspended IBA, joins breakaway World Boxing

NEW DELHI: Left with no choice after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled against Umar Kremlev-led International Boxing Association (IBA), India’s national governing body for the sport – BFI, headed by SpiceJet chairman and managing director Ajay Singh – on Friday switched allegiance to avoid International Olympic Committee’s…

The Independent UK

London 2012 athletes to receive gold medals in Paris after Russian doping scandal

Lashinda Demus is set to receive the 400 metre hurdles gold medal she was denied 12 years ago

The Independent UK

Olympic boxers handed prize money boost for winning medals at Paris 2024

Gold medallists will be awarded $100,000 while silver and bronze medals will take home $50,000 and $25,000 respectively

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Boxing medallists at Paris Olympics to receive cash prize from IBA

The International Boxing Association (IBA) announced on Wednesday that it will offer prize money to all Olympic champions and medallists at this year's Paris Games.

The Independent UK

Report: Japanese carmaker Toyota set to end massive Olympic sponsorship deal

Reports in Japan are saying vehicle manufacturer Toyota will end its massive sponsorship deal

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Doping-House Calls For Investigations Into Chinese Doping Case

Calls for investigations into Chinese doping case by DOJ and IOC following concerns raised by WADA and anti-doping advocates.

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine athletes warned to ignore Russian provocation at Olympics

The acting sports minister of Ukraine has told his country’s athletes to keep a ‘cold head’ and pay no attention to any provocation from their Russian counterparts at the Olympics

Radio France Internationale

Rio 2016: A successful Olympic dream amidst crises

The crowd cheered loudly on Copacabana beach when Rio de Janeiro was announced as the host city for the 2016 Olympic Games. For the first time, a city in South America would host the biggest sporting competition on the planet. The "Marvellous City", located between the sea and the forest,…

Motorsport

Line-up announced for More than Equal’s new female driver development programme

The group includes six promising 13-14-year-olds from Australia, Austria, Czech Republic, Malaysia, Slovakia and the UK, who will all now follow a technical and tactical coaching and development programme that aims to accelerate at least one of them onto the Grand Prix grid. A further four drivers under the age…

Al Jazeera

One of the biggest hurdles for athletes on the Olympic path: Money

Full-time training, travel to compete, medical and most other costs for these athletes are out of pocket.

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