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Macron Says 'Must Not Politicize Sport' ahead of Qatar World Cup

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday waded into the controversy around Qatar's hosting of the World Cup, insisting sport should not be politicized. "I think we must not politicize sport," said Macron, whose national team are defending the title they won in Russia in 2018. Macron was speaking to reporters…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Jasmine Joyce part of Wales duo to leave WRU's full-time 15s programme for fresh chapter

Jasmine Joyce and Kayleigh Powell have left the Wales 15s set-up to play Sevens for the rest of the season and pursue Olympic qualification

Wales Online

Made-in-China 'Phryges' toys are surprise mascots for Paris Olympics 2024

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games Committee on Monday unveiled the mascot for the international sporting event. Organisers hope to sell two million of these made-in-China toys in the shape of the 'Phrygian' cap, a symbol of the French republic and revolutionary spirit.

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Former football star eyeing breakdancing history at Paris Olympics in 2024

Breakdancing is making its Olympic Games debut in Paris in 2024, giving British athletes the chance to make history after organisers increased the urban sports on offer

Daily Mirror

Team GB breakdancing squad awarded £135,000 of Olympics funding in bid to qualify for Paris 2024

Team GB’s first batch of Olympic Games breakdancing hopefuls will be boosted by £135,000 of funding in their bid to qualify for Paris 2024.

Evening Standard

Disgraced sprinter CJ Ujah banned after failed drugs test cost Team GB Olympic silver

Ujah's 22-month ban ends in June meaning he could compete at next year's world championships despite testing positive for two banned substances after the Tokyo Olympic Games

Daily Mirror

First Modern Olympic Games’ Medal Auctions Off For Nearly $30,000

The words "First International Olympic Games, Athens 1896" are inscribed in Greek, and the edge is stamped "Bronze."

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Olympic modern pentathlon champion backs horse riding alternative after punch scandal

Janusz Peciak has backed a horse riding alternative after a remarkable punch controversy that emerged at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games

Daily Mirror

Paris 2024 Olympic bosses unveil revolutionary marathon route

Organisers of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris have unveiled a route for the men’s and women’s marathon loosely based on a march undertaken in 1789 by nearly 7,000 Parisian women opposed to King Louis XVI as revolutionary fervour rose in France.

Radio France Internationale

Team GB athlete Elise Christie joins OnlyFans to fund Winter Olympic comeback dream

Elise Christie has previously represented Team GB at three Olympic Games before announcing her retirement but she is now eyeing a comeback

Daily Mirror

Which world leaders are attending the Queen's state funeral in London?

US President Joe Biden was one of the first foreign leaders to confirm his attendance at what is expected to be one of the biggest police operations in London since the Olympic Games.

Daily Record

Daniel Craig reflects on filming 007 comedy sketch with the Queen

In the scene, the actor, as James Bond, calls at Buckingham Palace to summon the Queen to the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

The Independent UK

Queen's children reminisce on her 'fantastic twinkle' and 'marvellous moments' in special tribute

Prince Edward has paid tribute to his mother's "fantastic twinkle" which was on full display at the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony when an actor playing the monarch parachuted into the stadium

Daily Mirror

Two officials at Tokyo 2020 sponsor arrested in widening bribery probe

Japanese prosecutors arrested two officials at a sponsor of the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday as part of a widening bribery investigation that media said involved a former member of the Tokyo 2020 board.

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The Independent UK

Survivor of Holocaust, Munich attack heads back to Germany

Shaul Ladany survived a Nazi concentration camp and narrowly escaped the massacre of Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich

The Guardian - UK

Swimming caps designed for natural black hair finally permitted by Fina

Swimming’s world governing body has approved a cap designed for athletes with natural black hair, a year after it was banned from the Olympic Games

Zenger

Bronze Medal From First Modern Olympics Goes To Auction Block

A 126-year-old bronze medal from the first modern Olympic Games in Athens is expected to fetch nearly $30,000 at auction after spending decades gathering dust in a drawer.

Daily Mirror

Saudi Arabia announces plans to host Olympic Games despite sportwashing criticism

Hosting the Olympics in Saudi Arabia is the country's 'ultimate goal' and they are moving towards a 'better society', says prince amid sportwashing criticism

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London 2012: what the Olympic Games' legacy of sustainability means for events today

This summer has marked 10 years since the London 2012 Olympics, and a chance to reflect on the event’s legacy. From the outset, the aim was to make it a ground-breakingly sustainable event. According to the United Nations, sustainability is “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising…

Wales Online

Munich ready to host iconic European multi-sport showdown on 50th anniversary of Olympic Games

European eyeballs will pivot towards the city for 11 action-packed days as athletics, cycling, gymnastics, rowing, triathlon, canoe sprint, table tennis, beach volleyball and climbing come to the party

The Hindu

IOC to take a decision in 2023 on cricket’s inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games

ICC has been invited to make a case for inclusion of cricket in Olympics and is likely to take a call on it in its Mumbai session in 2023

The Times of India

IOC to consider cricket's inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games

LAUSANNE: Cricket's much-anticipated inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics received a shot in the arm as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) shortlisted it for a review along with eight other sporting disciplines.

The Hindu

Reliance joins Indian Olympic Association as principal partner

The partnership has "an aspiration to host the Olympic Games in the future", the company said in a statement

The Independent UK

Birmingham council bosses ‘wouldn’t rule out’ city bid for future Olympic Games

This year’s Commonwealth Games hosts failed in their attempt to hold the 1992 Olympics in the West Midlands.

The Conversation

Why the London 2012 Olympics had limited impact on volunteering across the UK

When London was preparing to host the 2012 Olympic Games, 250,000 people signed up to volunteer as official “Games Makers”. Of these, 70,000 people were ultimately selected to wear the distinctive purple-and-red volunteer uniforms. For 40% of them, it was the first time they’d done anything like this.

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