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How to watch the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

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Cycling News

'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

Cycling News

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.

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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.

Inverse

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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

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

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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…

France 24

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.

International Business Times

Olympic Games cycling medalists

Past winners in current programme of road cycling, track and mountain bike Olympic events

Cycling News

'Express yourself in Paris': Kapil Dev's advice to Paris Olympics-bound Indian athletes

NEW DELHI: Former Indian captain Kapil Dev shared his thoughts on Wednesday regarding the upcoming Olympic Games, which are set to commence on July 26. He encouraged the Indian athletes participating in the event to perform without any fear or hesitation, emphasizing the importance of self-expression on the global stage.

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Race walker Suraj Panwar gears up for his Olympic debut in Paris

Suraj Panwar, a race walker, is preparing for an extraordinary journey at his first Olympic Games in Paris, where he will compete in a mixed event without his usual training partner. However, Panwar is no stranger to challenges.

France 24

Revisiting host cities: How the 1992 Summer Olympics transformed Barcelona (3/5)

The Times of India

What to expect from Indian wrestlers at Paris Olympics - a SWOT analysis

Indian wrestlers have consistently secured medals in every Olympic Games since 2008 in Beijing, solidifying wrestling's position as a premier Olympic sport in the nation. This success has extended to the junior level as well, with the emergence of U23 world champions, raising expectations for outstanding performances in Paris.

The Conversation

From motherhood to medals: New research sheds light on postpartum guidelines for returning to sport

The upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games will be historic for a number of reasons. For the first time in modern Olympic history, there will be an equal number of female and male athletes competing at the Games.

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13 athletes from Indian Army to take part in seven disciplines at Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: The Indian Army announced on Monday that a group of thirteen athletes from their ranks will be participating in the forthcoming Olympic Games in Paris. These athletes will compete across seven different sports disciplines.

The Independent UK

Max Whitlock heads to Paris with ‘surreal’ feeling ahead of fourth Olympic Games

British gymnast Whitlock, 31, won two gold medals at Rio 2016 and successfully defended the pommel horse title in Tokyo three years ago.

France 24

Revisiting host cities: Munich, a model Olympic village (1/5)

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IOC And Saudi Arabia Partner For 12-Year Esports Olympic Games

IOC and Saudi Arabia agree to host Esports Olympic Games from 2025, bridging the gap between competitive gaming and the prestigious Olympic platform.

The Independent UK

The Paris Olympic Games in numbers

Athletes from 202 nations will compete for medals across 329 events.

The Conversation

Anyone for obstacle course swimming? How some of the more unusual Olympic Games sports came to be

The Latin motto of the Olympic Games, which Baron Pierre de Coubertin – known as the father of the Olympics – resurrected at Athens in 1896, is “citius, altius, fortius – communiter”.

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