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IOC welcome interest from South Africa to host 2036 Olympics

In a step away from convention, International Olympic Committee (IOC) welcomed a bid from South Africa to host the 2036 Olympics and Paralympics. It came after a delegation including the South African Sports Confederation Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) met with IOC officials in Lausanne, Switzerland this week.

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A new exhibition looks at preparing for a post-apocalyptic landscape (and other catastrophes)

‘We Will Survive' at Mudac in Lausanne, introduces us to the ‘prepper movement’, and demonstrates that we are a resilient species. Or we are doing our utmost to be as prepared as is humanly possible for disasters of all scales

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'You always want to win' - Strong teamwork comes up short for SD Worx in opening stage at Tour de Romandie

World Champion Lotte Kopecky narrowly misses victory in Lausanne, but team remains confident ahead of summit-finish stage 2

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Tour de Romandie Féminin: Elisa Balsamo wins stage 1

Kopecky beaten in Lausanne uphill sprint, Lippert third

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'The feeling wasn't great at first, but...': Neeraj Chopra after his season's best effort

NEW DELHI: Despite persistent fitness worries, star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra put up a gutsy performance that resulted in a season's best effort of 89.49 meters, finishing second in the Lausanne Diamond League.

The Times of India

Eleanor Patterson turns tables on Nicola Olyslagers in high jump at Diamond League

Australians finish on podium behind Mahuchikh in Olympic rematch, as Ingebrigtsen beats gold medallist Hocker to win 1500m in Lausanne

The Guardian - AU

Aussie high jump medallists beaten in Olympic rematch

High jump stars Eleanor Patterson and Nicola Olyslagers have had to give best to Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh again in their Olympic rematch in Lausanne.

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Pole Vault King Duplantis Continues Winning Ways Post-Olympics

Armand Duplantis picked up from where he left off at his world record-setting, gold medal-winning showing at the Paris Olympics by dominating the men's pole vault at the Lausanne Diamond League meet on Wednesday.

International Business Times

Diamond League 2024: Lausanne schedule and start times tonight

Everything you need to know ahead of the Diamond League meeting

The Independent UK

Meyer appointed as director of Lausanne's Orchestre de Chambre, will leave La Scala in early 2025

The board of trustees of the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne has announced the appointment of Dominique Meyer as executive director, effective July 15

The Independent UK

At Least Three Dead As Scaffolding Collapses In Switzerland

At least three people were killed and eight injured on Friday when scaffolding collapsed off a 19-storey building under construction in the western Swiss city of Lausanne, police said.

International Business Times

Appeal Confirms Acquittal Of Six Police In Swiss 'George Floyd' Case

A Swiss appeals court confirmed Monday the acquittal of six police officers charged over the death of a Nigerian man following a heavy-handed arrest, in a case that drew comparisons to George Floyd.

International Business Times

Acrobats on a bridge, dance in the cathedral: Lausanne’s free festival of priceless performance

Audiences step out of their comfort zone at this annual extravaganza in the historic old town of the Swiss city, where the shows are staged in eye-catching settings

The Guardian - UK

IOC 'extremely confident' about Paris Olympics, executive director says

In exactly 200 days from now, the Olympic Games will be taking over Paris. There are promises of sporting glory, but security and logistical challenges are already raising a number of concerns, especially over the ambitious opening ceremony on the River Seine. FRANCE 24's James Vasina spoke to Christophe Dubi,…

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The Times of India

Decision on cricket's inclusion in 2028 LA Olympics delayed

MUMBAI: Cricket's wait to take the first giant step towards the Olympics has been delayed. An executive board meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), supposed to be held on Friday in Lausanne, Switzerland to recommend the inclusion of cricket and eight other sports in the Los Angeles Olympics Games…

The Hindu

Neeraj Chopra — an extraordinary achiever assured in his own skin and identity

With Neeraj Chopra’s win in Lausanne on Friday, he is on top of the Diamond League list with 16 points and sitting comfortably to qualify for the 2023 Finals

The Hindu

Fitness the main focus ahead of the Worlds: Neeraj

It took all his effort for Neeraj Chopra to win the Lausanne Diamond League javelin title last week, the winning throw coming in his fifth attempt in cold, damp conditions that tested the field.

The Times of India

Staying fit, injury free Neeraj Chopra’s priorities ahead of Worlds, Asiad

NEW DELHI: Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra is aiming to remain “injury-free” as he gears up for a long and gruelling season ahead — which includes the upcoming athletics World Championships and his title defence of Diamond League Finals and Asian Games.

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Neeraj Chopra is one of the top-five track and field athletes in the world: Sreeshankar

NEW DELHI: India's top long jumper Murali Sreeshankar reckons Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra undoubtedly belongs among the top five track and field athletes in the world.

The Times of India

Neeraj Chopra: I competed in Lausanne with fitness concerns

NEW DELHI: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on Monday openly acknowledged his dilemma about pushing himself to the limit in Lausanne due to his recent injury and the fact that he hadn't yet reached his desired level of fitness.

The Hindu

Neeraj Chopra wins second straight Diamond League title in Lausanne

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra clinched the prestigious Diamond League title for the second consecutive time by throwing his spear to 87.66m

The Times of India

'Feeling a bit nervous', Neeraj Chopra returns with a bang

Reigning Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, who emerged victorious at the Lausanne Diamond League, admitted that he was far from his peak performance and experienced nervousness during his comeback after a month-long hiatus.

The Times of India

Neeraj Chopra wins in Lausanne to clinch back-to-back Diamond League titles

Neeraj Chopra, the Olympic champion, showcased his exceptional form as he made a triumphant return after a one-month injury lay-off to secure first place in the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League on Friday. This marked his second consecutive victory of the season in this esteemed competition.

The Guardian - UK

Keely Hodgkinson suffers first defeat of the year in Diamond League

Keely Hodgkinson lost for the first time this year when she was beaten by Kenya’s Mary Moraa in the 800m in the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne

The Independent UK

Diamond League Lausanne schedule, start lists and results

Everything you need to know ahead of the sixth event of the season

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