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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.

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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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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.

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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 Times of India

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

The ACT government has revealed new estimates.

The Canberra 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.

International Business Times

The Olympics may be over, but I'm still going for 40-year-old gold in the first licensed Olympic games

Konami owes me a new keyboard after all the tapping I've done in 1984's Hyper Sports.

PC Gamer

Opening ceremony for Paralympics in central Paris aims to reshape views of disabilities

Creative director Thomas Jolly has some lofty goals for Wednesday’s opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games, when the heart of Paris will once again become the stage for a stunning artistic display

The Independent UK

WATCH: Ohio State Football’s starting punter has a cannon of a leg

Ohio State Football's starting punter has an absolute cannon for a leg and has been seen punting the ball 90-plus yards.

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Popyrin leads promising Australian US Open challenge

Alexei Popyrin is keeping his eye on the ball after leading four Australians into the second round of the US Open on day one at Flushing Meadows.

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The Times of India

Para shuttlers confident of multiple gold at Paris Games

KOLKATA: It proved to be a disappointing outing for Indian shuttlers at Paris Olympics with Lakshya Sen coming closest to a medal with his fourth-place finish. But the Indian Paralympic contingent in badminton, who brought home four medals, including two gold, from Tokyo, is raring to change that story for…

Sports Illustrated

Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce Enjoy Pleasant Gentlemen's Argument

Duo debates best player in the Eastern Conference.

International Business Times

Defending Champs Djokovic, Gauff Headline US Open Day 1

Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff launch their US Open title defences on Monday, Serbian superstar Djokovic aiming to follow up his emotional Paris Olympics triumph with his first Grand Slam title of 2024.

Radio France Internationale

Who are the French athletes competing in the Paris Paralympic Games?

France has high hopes for its athletes competing in the Paris Paralympic Games following its strong showing during the Olympics. The goal is for the 236 para athletes to come in eighth in national rankings, with at least 20 gold medals.

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The Guardian - AU

Torrie Lewis to Gout Gout: new generation fires Australia’s athletics resurgence

With the likes of Peyton Craig and Claudia Hollingsworth in the team, medals are expected at the U20 Championships in Peru

France 24

Lana Del Rey, Kasabian headline Rock en Seine Festival in Paris

On today’s music show on Arts24, Jennifer Ben Brahim takes us backstage at one of France’s biggest music festivals: Rock en Seine. The 20th edition had an impressive lineup including Lana Del Rey, Massive Attack and Kasabian. The Olympics were also front and centre at Rock en Seine this year,…

Dynamite News

Olympic medalist Manu advocates for equipped facilities in sports

Indian shooter and double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker has called for enhanced facilities in her village to foster the next generation of athletes. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

French DJ and LGBTQ+ icon carries Paralympic torch to defy hate she endured over Olympics ceremony

French performer Barbara Butch carried the Paralympic torch on Sunday evening in an act of defiance after being targeted by hate speech over her appearance in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony

The Guardian - US

Ben Shelton: ‘Football and basketball and baseball were the cooler sports to play in America. But here we are’

The Florida native tapped as America’s next great tennis star opens up about his meteoric ascent, sitting out the Olympics and where he plans on going from here

AAP

Popyrin borrows a line from the Hewitt playbook

In-form Australian tennis star Alexei Popyrin is employing a steely Lleyton Hewitt-like mindset at the US Open in New York.

Sports Illustrated

Mondo Duplantis Goes Crazy After Breaking Pole Vault World Record Again

The 24-year-old eclipsed the mark of 6.25 meters he set 20 days ago at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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