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Geopolitics loom over Paris Olympics 2024 amid global conflicts

The Olympic Games remain the most watched sporting event worldwide. As a result, geopolitics increasingly come into play, and Paris 2024 is no exception, with notable examples being the conflict in Ukraine, the return of the Taliban in Afghanistan, and the war between Hamas and Israel.

Radio France Internationale

Lebron James Leads Team USA To Victory Against Germany

Team USA men's basketball team showcases resilience in a hard-fought victory against Germany, gearing up for the Olympic Games in Paris.

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Paris Street vendors share Paris Olympics 2024 hopes and concerns

Three people, Franck, Amel and Diawara, working on the open food markets in Paris told RFI what they make of the Olympic Games and how it may change their life while it lasts.

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Dujardin pulls out over alleged horse mistreatment – as it happened

One of Team GB’s biggest stars at the Paris Olympics, Charlotte Dujardin, has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics for allegedly mistreating a horse

The Guardian - UK

Do hosts win more medals? Are athletes getting older? 128 years of Olympic history in 5 charts

The modern Olympic Games offer a window into almost 130 years of social and cultural change.

The Conversation

Steph Curry Shares Biggest Takeaway After Team USA's Latest Nail-Biting Win

The Warriors star addressed the issues plaguing Team USA heading into the Olympic Games in Paris.

Sports Illustrated

Paris Olympics 2024 swimming schedule in full: Events, UK start times and dates

How to catch every event from Paris La Defense Arena

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Athletes are as excited as regular visitors to be tourists in Paris during the Olympic Games

The Independent UK

'My last dance in Paris': India's hockey star PR Sreejesh announces retirement

NEW DELHI: The celebrated Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh announced his retirement plans on Monday, stating that he will conclude his illustrious 18-year career after the Paris Olympics. Sreejesh, who has earned 328 international caps and participated in three Olympic Games, will compete in his fourth Olympics in Paris starting…

The Times of India

Olympics 2024 live stream: How to watch every Paris event online and on TV

The 33rd Olympic Games begins on July 24, and will last until early August

The Independent UK

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The Olympic Games returns to France from August 26, enjoy the best reports, news and analysis from Paris 2024 with Cyclingnews

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Paris 2024: the 10 most iconic venues at the Olympic Games

From volleyball beneath the Eiffel Tower to showjumping at Versailles, Paris will be showcasing its heritage at the Games

The Guardian - UK

Shubhankar Sharma gets ready for Paris Olympics with T-19 finish on 28th birthday; Schauffele wins Open

ROYAL TROON (SCOTLAND): Shubhankar Sharma gave his Olympic hopes a major fillip with a gritty 72 in tough conditions at Royal Troon in the 152nd Open. "I am proud of the fightback, and it will hold m e in good stead for my first Olympic Games next month in Paris,"…

The Times of India

How to watch the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Catch all the action on the road, track and mountain bike for free this August

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'There were times when I thought I wasn’t going to make it' – Chloé Dygert ready for third Olympic Games

'I’m here in Boise for the last preparation and feeling good' says American after tumultuous run in

The Conversation

Who were the first Africans at the Olympics? The disturbing story of two 1904 marathon runners

Who were the first Africans to compete in the modern Olympic Games? The answer to that question reveals the surprising story of a 1904 marathon – and exposes the history of racism and white supremacy that characterised the Olympics in its early days.

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French Neo-Nazi Sympathizer Jailed For Olympic Threats

French man sentenced to 2 years for online threats. Security operation in Paris for Olympic Games.

Inverse

How Swimsuit Technology Advances Olympic Games — And Went Too Far

Can you cheat with technology at the Olympics? Not if these gatekeepers have anything to say about it. The saga of a LZR swimsuit tells everything about tech in the Olympics.

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Radio France Internationale

Dance off: Performers threaten to pull out of Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Key sections of the opening ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games were in jeopardy on Friday after a performing artists union announced a boycott of the extravaganza along the river Seine on 26 July unless organisers cleared up discrepancies in contract deals.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian announces Laura Kenny as new Olympics columnist

Dame Laura Kenny has been revealed as a new columnist for the Guardian for the 2024 Olympic Games, writing regular columns from Paris.

Cycling News

Donostia San Sebastian Klasikoa 2024

One day event restarts WorldTour racing in Spain after Tour de France and Olympic Games

France 24

IOC president hopes Olympics will be an ‘inspiration’ amid world conflicts

“It’s not the job of an IOC president to have an easy life,” said Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, adding that his task is to "organise the best possible Olympic Games for the athletes". Bach spoke to FRANCE 24 about the impact that the wars around the…

France 24

‘Fanatical colonialist’: The uneasy legacy of the French founder of modern Olympics

Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the controversial French founder of the modern Olympics, is proving to be a divisive figure for organisers of the Paris Games. Yet while some deplore his sexist and colonialist remarks, others have praised his dedication to using sport to promote peace, viewing him as a visionary…

France 24

Beijing 2008 and 2022: China's ambitious Olympic projects (4/5)

Since the creation of the modern Olympic Games in 1896, the competition to be selected as the host city has been fierce. Cities vie with innovation and resources to stand out and attract athletes and spectators from around the globe. Follow our special coverage this week as we bring you…

International Business Times

French Troops Gear Up To Secure Olympic Ceremonies

French troops are out in force around Paris's river Seine, equipped with everything from drones to dogs, as the countdown to the riverside Olympic Games opening ceremony ticks towards zero.

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