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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 · Aug 28, 2024

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

FourFourTwo · Aug 28, 2024

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 · Aug 28, 2024

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 · Aug 28, 2024

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 · Aug 28, 2024

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 · Aug 28, 2024

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 · Aug 27, 2024

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.

AAP · Aug 27, 2024

‘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

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2024

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.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 27, 2024