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SNP MSP intervenes after Tory's 'dog whistle' motion on female sport

AN SNP MSP has argued the achievements of boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting in winning a gold medals at Paris 2024 should be celebrated by the…

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France's Macron declares 2024 Paris Paralympics open at grandiose ceremony

The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympics kicked off on Wednesday night with a spectacular ceremony on the famed Champs-Elysées avenue and the adjoining Place de la Concorde in central Paris. From Thursday, eleven more days of sporting action in City of Light featuring more than 4,000 athletes with a…

France 24

Team GB at the 2028 Olympics: Stance clear on UK men's football team competing in Los Angeles

The idea has been historically unpopular among the home nations, despite an exception being made in 2012

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A guide to the 2024 Paris Paralympics: sports, venues and stars to watch

With eye-catching venues, inspiring athletes, thrilling sports and a historic curtain-raiser on the Champs-Élysées, the 2024 Paralympic Games promise to be every bit as spectacular as the recent Paris Olympics. Here’s a guide to the 11-day sporting extravaganza that opens Wednesday and runs through September 8.

France 24

Orlando Pride GM Files FIFA Grievance Over Player Injury

Orlando Pride files FIFA grievance against Zambia over player injury care. Grace Chanda's injury raises concerns about Zambia's football operations.

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Paris Paralympics Kick Off With Spectacular Opening Ceremony

Get ready for the Paris Paralympic Games with 4,000 athletes competing in 22 sports. Witness the grand opening ceremony on Champs-Elysées showcasing Paraly...

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Matt Porter interview: 'Darts doesn't need the Olympics... our ticket demand is like Glastonbury'

PDC chief executive sets out the future for the World Championship as Luke Littler-mania sweeps the oche

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Paris has a golden chance to raise the bar for the Paralympics

Movement has lost momentum since London 2012

Evening Standard

Krishan Pathak ready to fill in PR Sreejesh's shoes as Hockey India announces squad for Asian Champions Trophy

With the legendary PR Sreejesh having retired post the Paris Olympics, Krishan Bahadur Pathak has been named the main goalkeeper for the Indian men's hockey team, with Harmanpreet Singh leading an 18-member squad for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy from September 8-17 in Hulunbuir, China.

The Times of India

Parliament House lights up green and gold for the Paris Paralympics

The lights were on until midnight Wednesday

The Canberra Times

Olympic disappointment to fuel Matildas: Fowler

The Matildas flopped badly at the Paris Olympics, with star attacker Mary Fowler determined to use the harsh lessons learned as motivation for the Asian Cup.

AAP

The Paris Olympics celebrated the gender-equal games. The picture isn’t so rosy for women Paralympians

Much has been written about the success of women athletes at the 2024 Paris games, dubbed the first gender-equal Olympics with equal numbers of men and women competing.

The Conversation

It's bad news for Nine as profits plunge amid cost cuts

The fractured advertising market continues to hit media revenues with Nine Entertainment full-year profits falling almost a third to $134.9 million.

AAP

Bus expansion could solve Olympic-sized commuter issue

A bold plan to expand a bus service could help solve the looming public transport problems for the Brisbane Olympics.

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The Guardian - UK

‘A true fervour’: Organisers rally locals to get behind Paris 2024 Paralympics

Exhilarating sport is guaranteed even if scepticism remains about scheduling the Games at the end of Les vacances

Radio France Internationale

Paralympians head to Paris to set sporting standards and show need for change

Just days after the commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of its liberation from German occupation during World War II, Paris city centre will be the stage for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games.

The Independent UK

ParalympicsGB flagbearer Lucy Shuker eager to emulate Tom Daley as LGBTQ+ beacon

The 44-year-old’s partner Amy will be among the crowds in France.

The Independent UK

The unbelievable boxing tale of Maurice ‘Termite’ Watkins: from Muhammad Ali’s undercard to Baghdad

Watkins coached the Iraq boxing team at the Athens Olympics

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Simone Biles Advocates For Justice After Teammate Stripped Of Medal

Simone Biles stands by Jordan Chiles after medal controversy at Paris 2024 Olympics, sparking calls for fairness and transparency in decision-making processes.

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Paralympics body says 88 Russians to compete as neutrals in Paris

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that 88 Russian competitors will take part under a neutral banner at the Paris Paralympics.

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Brazil's President Lula Celebrates Olympic Success With Athletes

President Lula praises Brazilian athletes for their Olympic success and advocates for youth support in sports.

AAP

Olympic sevens coach seeks return to 15-a-side rugby

John Manenti says he's eyeing a future role in Super Rugby after leaving his position as Australia's men's sevens coach following his third Olympics.

The Times of India

Paris Olympics champion Zheng Qinwen shows mental progress with US Open comeback win

Paris Olympics champion Zheng Qinwen showed significant progress in her mental game with a come-from-behind win in the US Open first round against Amanda Anisimova. Despite being on the back foot early on, world number seven Zheng managed to secure a 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory over her American opponent.

The Canberra Times

The $2.55 billion cost of doing nothing: 15 years of stadium inaction hits the ACT

The ACT government has revealed new estimates.

International Business Times

Paris Paralympics To Showcase Disability Sport In City Of Light

The Paris Paralympics begin on Wednesday with a spectacular opening ceremony in a city still on a high after the highly successful Olympics.

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