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Paris Olympics headquarters raided by police in corruption investigation

Anti-corruption police in France have raided the headquarters of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games organising committee as part of an investigation into the embezzlement of public funds.

Evening Standard

Babita Phogat has tried to weaken our protest, says Sakshi Malik

NEW DELHI: Olympic Games medallist Sakshi Malik on Sunday accused BJP leader and former Commonwealth Games gold medallist grappler Babita Phogat of trying to use the wrestlers for selfish motive and weaken their protest.

The Times of India

Olympic Games target for West Lothian boxer after European call-up

The 21-year-old from Fauldhouse has enjoyed a fine career and is aiming for a Paris 2024 call

Daily Record

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Jiffy in touching tribute after colleague's death announced by Gary Lineker during FA Cup final

Mat Wayne worked at several Olympic Games and World Cups during a 25-year career

Wales Online

Australia's breakdancers are still fighting for funding and respect ahead of Olympic debut

With breakdancing to make its debut at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Australia's top B-boys and B-girls are chasing respect for their sport in a bid to represent the nation on the world's biggest stage.

ABC News

France raises guard for 2024 Paris Olympic Games security threats

France will deploy 35,000 security agents and the military to secure the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony from security threats

The New Daily

Olympics-France prepares its guard against drone strikes, security threats

France will deploy 35,000 security agents and the military to secure the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony, a river parade through the heart of Paris, from security threats including drone strikes, the interior minister said.

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Qld cross bench unites in call to cap Olympics spending

Queensland crossbenchers have signed a joint statement calling on the government to cap Olympic Games spending at no more than the allocated $7 billion.

AAP

Netball has always been a female-dominated sport, now it may have to adapt for a shot at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games

Netball is a sport that was founded by women for women, but its long-standing independence and female dominance could prevent its debut at the Olympic Games.

ABC News

Mick Fanning voices opposition to Gold Coast light rail as MP Michael Hart 'changes view'

A prominent planner says 2032 Olympic Games visitors will struggle to get to and from the Gold Coast's airport without a controversial light rail link that residents are fighting to have stopped.

ABC News

Why are Russia and Belarus banned from international sport?

The International Olympic Committee has not yet made a decision on the 2024 Olympic Games. So what’s the controversy all about?

Evening Standard

Registration closes for Paris Olympics ticket lottery draw

Online registration for a lottery draw where winners can buy tickets for next year’s Olympic Games in Paris has closed

The Independent UK

Russia hits out at Olympics supremos over athletes' return to competitions

A Russian government spokesman on Wednesday added to the discomfort of Olympic Games supremos with a broadside at their decision to usher Russian and Belarusian athletes back into international competitions on certain conditions.

Radio France Internationale

J.Lindeberg heading to the Olympics with apparel partnership with USA Golf

J. Lindenberg is headed to Paris in 2024 for the Olympic Games. The company has announced its apparel partnership with USA Golf.

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Critics claim Paris using 2024 Games to introduce Big Brother video surveillance

France’s National Assembly is due to adopt a law on Tuesday ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Article 7 is the most controversial aspect of this law, as it will allow AI video surveillance to be used to detect abnormal behaviour. Human rights organisations and the French left…

ABC News

Gabba blackout during Lions-Demons AFL clash casts eyes forward to stadium upgrade for 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games

The upgrade to the Gabba ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games cannot come soon enough after the lights went out during the AFL clash between the Lions and Demons.

Daily Mirror

Fencers furious as Ukraine support barred after governing body lifts ban on Russians

The International Fencing Federation has voted to lift a ban on athletes from Russia and Belarus competing from next month while the IOC considers their inclusion at next year's Olympic Games

Radio France Internationale

Paris 2024 Olympics: second phase opens for 1.5 million places

A second chance to buy 1.5 million tickets for events at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris starts on Wednesday.

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Radio France Internationale

Paris Olympics organisers urged to cut numbers for river Seine opening ceremony

Transport chiefs for the zones around Paris are urging 2024 Olympic Games organisers to limit the crowds for the lavish opening ceremony along the river Seine to 500,000.

Daily Mirror

IOC hit back at British Government over Russia claiming it would be “end of world sport”

The saga surrounding the involvement of Russian and Belarusian athletes competing at next summer's Olympic Games in Paris continues, with a number of nation's - including the UK - calling on them to be banned

Daily Record

Perthshire curling legend Eve Muirhead named Team GB's Chef de Mission for Winter Youth Olympic Games

The four-time Olympian, who led the women’s curling rink to gold as skip at Beijing 2022, will head up a British delegation

The Independent UK

Former Olympian appointed heart illness-prevention tsar

Cardiologist Professor John Deanfield fenced in the 1972 and 1976 Olympic Games.

Radio France Internationale

Olympic Games chiefs target Paris 2024 as chance to highlight peace and unity

Olympic Games supremos have claimed the next event in Paris in 2024 will offer the world an opportunity to encourage geo-political unity and reconstruction.

The Independent UK

Olympics ‘can open door to dialogue and peace-building’, says IOC

The IOC is looking to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete under strict conditions as neutrals.

Radio France Internationale

France joins campaign to bar Russian and Belarusian athletes from Paris Olympics

France has joined an array of countries campaigning to keep Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing in international sporting events - including the 2024 summer Olympic Games in Paris - because of Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine.

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