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Why National Sports Day in India is celebrated on August 29

Established in 2012, the National Sports Day in India is celebrated on August 29 as a mark of respect and in tribute to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, fondly called 'Dadda' by sports lovers in India. It is also the birth anniversary of Dhyan Chand, who was born in 1905…

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Olympics in Africa: Egypt’s ambitious bid to host the games could succeed – but will it be worth it?

The modern Olympic Games is billed as the largest multi-sport event in the world, with a history dating back to 1896. Yet there’s a glaring absence on the Olympic map and on its logo of five rings representing the five inhabited continents: Africa has never hosted.

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Five-time Olympic cyclist choked to death on food at her Vegas apartment five days before her body was found

Larreal was only Venezuelan to have competed in five different Olympic games

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Balancing the narrative: Celebrating Olympic mothers without losing sight of the postpartum struggle

The postpartum period is a time of anatomical, physiological and psychological transition. The recent Olympic Games brought to light the exceptional capacity of women after the birth of a child and is a story of success for women athletes globally.

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Why aren’t the Olympics and Paralympics combined into one Games? The reasoning goes beyond logistics

As the lights go out on an outstanding Olympic Games in Paris, with record-breaking media attention and excellent medal results for Team Canada, it’s important to remember the Games aren’t over — it’s just the halfway mark.

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How Paris 2024 was a beautiful evolution of Olympic design

Monotype's creative type director analyses this year's visual identity.

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Jeff ‘J Attack’ Dunne Reacts To Rachael Gunn’s Olympic Games Performance With IG Story Reshare

“Bro just woke up and CHEWED UP all that pressure.”

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Shocked IOA 'exploring further legal options' after CAS dismisses Vinesh Phogat's appeal

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha on Wednesday expressed shock and disappointment after wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification appeal from Olympic Games was quashed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

The Times of India

Colin Kaepernick Wants to Play Flag Football for Team USA at 2028 Olympics

The former 49ers quarterback is already looking ahead to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Sports Illustrated

WBD Reports Record European Streaming and TV Viewing for Paris Olympics

7B minutes of coverage was viewed in Europe during the games as Max added a record number of new subscribers

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The 2028 Olympic Games Will Introduce Five New Sports & Scrap A Couple From This Year

BRB, learning how to play squash ASAP.

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It’s been one of the most progressive Olympic Games ever - so why is there still so much debate about women's "strong" bodies?

Another games, another set of archaic outlooks when it comes to the female form.

Marie Claire

Merci, Paris! Thanks for hosting the greatest Olympics

Paris has hosted an unforgettable Olympic Games, the City of Light delivering a dazzling and uplifting follow-up to COVID-hit Tokyo 2020.

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Paris Olympics conclude with spectacular closing ceremony, Los Angeles takes over as next host

NEW DELHI: The awe-inspiring Stade de France transformed into a grand concert hall, celebrating the conclusion of the Paris Olympics with a spectacular closing ceremony. The event showcased a mesmerizing display of artistry, passing the baton to Los Angeles for the next Olympic Games.

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The Independent UK

IOC president hails ‘sensational’ Olympics at Paris 2024 closing ceremony

Speaking at the closing ceremony, Bach declared Paris 2024 a “new era” of Olympic Games.

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Abseiling Cruise can't steal the Paris Olympics show

Australia's triumphant athletes were left revelling at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony - and marvelling at a daredevil handover to LA by Tom Cruise.

The Guardian - UK

Emily in Paris: Campbell does heavy lifting for Team GB with milestone bronze

Emily Campbell lifted a career-best total of 288kg to earn bronze; Britain’s 65th and final medal of the Paris Olympic Games

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Paris Olympic Games Closing Ceremony To Feature Flag Handover

Experience the grand finale of the Paris Olympic Games with a spectacular Closing Ceremony showcasing unity and sportsmanship.

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Anthony Albanese Defends Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn’s Breaking Performance At The Olympic Games

"The Olympics is about people participating in sport... Raygun had a crack."

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Susan Egelstaff: Paris 2024 has been a triumph- here's my takeaways from the Olympics

Paris 2024 has been, for so many reasons, a hugely memorable Olympic Games. As the end of the Games approaches, here's what I'll take away from this…

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Team USA’s Jordan Chiles Set To Lose Olympic Games Bronze Following Court Ruling

"Sending you so much love Jordan. Keep your chin up Olympic champ," fellow US medalist Simone Biles shared on IG.

The Times of India

Pakistan villagers rejoice as local hero Arshad Nadeem wins Olympic gold

NEW DELHI: Many locals gathered in front of Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem's humble residence late on Thursday to witness the massive javelin thrower compete in the Olympic Games final.

The Conversation

Playing to prosper: How sports participation leads to long-term success for girls

The 2024 Paris Olympics mark the first gender-equitable Olympic Games in history, with equal numbers of men and women athletes. Audiences today are being exposed to the phenomenal accomplishments of women athletes more than ever before.

The Conversation

Psychotropic drugs in the Olympic Games: Doping regulations and athletes’ mental health medications

Elite gymnast Simone Biles made headlines in 2021 when she withdrew from the team finals and the individual all-around finals in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics for mental health reasons. Before that, Biles’s confidential medical records from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) database had been leaked by hackers alongside the records…

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It’s official: The Olympic Esports Games will be held in 2025. Here’s everything you need to know

Shot put and pole vault now rub shoulders at the Olympic Games with sport climbing and breaking, introduced at the Tokyo and Paris Games respectively. The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) constant efforts to reconcile Olympic traditions with the recognition of contemporary forms of sport led it to take an even…

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