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The Latest Breaking News from Olympics

The total U.S. ad market grew by 14%, YoY in July 2024 with five days of the Olympics accounting for 43% of the month’s growth; national TV grew by 10%

TV Tech

Shooting queen Manu Bhaker meets cricket god Sachin Tendulkar - see pics

"The one and only Sachin Tendulkar sir!" The joy in shooting sensation Manu Bhaker's words was evident as she met India's cricket legend and posed with him while holding her two Paris Olympics bronze medals.

The Times of India

Paris Olympics Account for 43% of Ad-Spending Growth in July

Guideline says national TV spending was up 10% from a year ago, including the Summer Games

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Watch: Vinesh Phogat visits Golden Temple, prays to Waheguru to give her 'strength'

NEW DELHI: Ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat prayed to Waheguru for strength while paying respects at the Golden Temple on Friday.

The Times of India

Technology has helped para athletes compete for decades. But it can also create an unfair advantage

The Paralympic Games, now a major global event, has a history rooted in rehabilitation.

The Conversation

The Paralympics can be an economic boon for host cities – and leave a unique legacy

The mega-event glow continues in Paris, with the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games now well underway. Some 4,400 athletes will take to the world stage to compete across 22 different sports.

The Conversation

A new campaign aims to tackle period stigma to keep girls and women playing sports

Sport stars like Simone Biles, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Katie Ledecky dazzled fans at the recent Paris Olympic Games with their performances. But off the pitch, many athletes also used the Olympics to draw attention to deeply entrenched inequities and challenges facing girls and women in sport, such as body confidence…

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Didier wins first gold for France at 2024 Paris Paralympics

Ugo Didier on Thursday went one better on his performance at the Tokyo Olympics to win France's first gold medal of the 2024 Paralympics when he claimed the 400m freestyle S9 at the Paris La Défense Arena.

Radio France Internationale

The 2024 Paralympics explained: How the event classification system works

The first events of the Paris Paralympics kicked off early on Thursday, introducing many viewers unfamiliar with parasports to C4-5 track cycling races, SL3 badminton matches and S9 swimming heats. Based on the type and degree of impairment, the Paralympics’ classification system is designed to ensure fair competition between Paralympians.…

France 24

Sources: USA Swimming Set to Clean House After Mixed Showing at Olympics

After winning the fewest U.S. Olympic swimming gold medals since 1988 and fewest total medals since 2004, changes will be made before the ’28 Los Angeles Games.

Sports Illustrated

Jason Kelce Had the Best Story About Kylie Kelce and Michael Phelps at Olympics

The former Eagles center is in midseason storytelling form.

Sports Illustrated

Riefenstahl review – deep-dive study takes down the Nazis’ favourite director

Andres Veiel shows how the film-maker loved by Hitler hit the heights with her Berlin Olympics movie – and how she tried and failed to save her Nazi-tinged reputation

The Guardian - UK

Simone Biles Meets NCAA and WNBA Star Caitlin Clark

“Everyone watches women’s sports.”

Marie Claire

Jurgen Klopp urges broadcasters to show more of ‘wonderful’ Paralympics

Former Liverpool boss Klopp watched his friend Wojtek Czyz compete in the badminton in Paris.

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The Guardian - UK

Buy a Paris Olympics 2024 photograph by Tom Jenkins

From the beach volleyball arena built under the Eiffel Tower to the famous clay courts of the Roland Garros stadium, and capturing the record-breaking Simone Biles performing on the uneven bars during the final of the women’s gymnastics team event, our photographer Tom Jenkins toured the French capital and visited…

Sports Illustrated

Celtics' Jayson Tatum Calls Coverage of Olympics Benching 'A Lot'

Tatum is one of the best players of the world, but he's not immune to the criticism that came with his benching for Team USA at the Olympics.

Fortune

From the Olympics to the US Open, here’s why I keep the Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card in my wallet

An under-utilized perk of the Chase Sapphire Reserve is the special access and perks you can get at many events. Here’s how to get in on the fun.

Golf Monthly

In The Mag: Iron-Play Masterclass, Scottie Scheffler, Solheim Cup Preview, Seve's Family Home & Much More!

Get your hands on the latest issue of Golf Monthly magazine – available in print or on iPad and iPhone – from Thursday, August 29

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Dynamite News

Paris Olympics: Bronze Medalist Aman Sehrawat holds roadshow in Delhi

Indian Olympic Bronze Medalist wrestler Aman Sehrawat has taken out a roadshow from Chhatrasal Stadium. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

Trailblazer Rebecca Welch retires as referee to help new wave of female officials

Rebecca Welch, the first woman to referee a Premier League fixture, has retired from officiating at the age of 40 to take up a managerial role with PGMOL

France 24

Paralympics ‘have a special place in our hearts’, Australia’s governor-general tells FRANCE 24

Australian athletes enjoyed a hugely successful Olympics in Paris, winning a total of 52 medals and 17 golds – a feat the sports-loving nation is looking to replicate as the Paralympics get under way this week. FRANCE 24 speaks to Sam Mostyn, Australia’s governor-general, about the significance of the Games…

The Guardian - UK

Best podcasts of the week: Pacino, De Niro and more celebrate The Godfather at 50

The movie megastars contribute to Rebecca Keegan’s irresistible show, A Film We Can’t Refuse. Plus: five of the best outdoors podcasts

The Guardian - US

US rugby star Ilona Maher hailed as ‘feminist trailblazer’ for swimsuit shoot

Olympic star turns Sports Illustrated swimsuit model after saying she’s targeting World Cup in England next year

Bored Panda

25 New Hilariously Relatable Comics About Being A Parent, By Yehuda And Maya Devir (New Pics)

In their comics, the couple Yehuda and Maya Devir try to spread the wonders of parenting by illustrating their everyday lives in an honest and fun way. The post 25 New Hilariously Relatable Comics About Being A Parent, By Yehuda And Maya Devir (New Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Why athletes and activists want to tell a new story about the Paralympics

In today’s newsletter: Viewing Paralympians only as ‘inspiring’ rankles disability advocates – so how should we talk about their success?

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