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An Olympic medal is an entire family's dream and transforms society, says Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik

Sakshi Malik, who clinched a bronze medal in wrestling at the 2016 Rio Olympics, believes that achieving success on the Olympic stage has far-reaching effects beyond an athlete's personal life. The impact of an Olympic medal, according to Malik, extends to society as a whole, opening up a world of…

The Times of India

Neeraj Chopra's mother responds to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'churma' request

Saroj Devi, the mother of India's Olympic gold medallist javelin-thrower Neeraj Chopra, has said she will prepare a special 'churma' for Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the PM expressed his desire to taste the home-made version of the delicacy during a recent conversation with Chopra ahead of the Paris Olympics…

The Times of India

Neeraj Chopra leads India's top 10 medal hopes at Paris 2024 Olympics

It's under one month when the 2024 Paris Olympics will be declared open in the French Capital on July 26, as over 100 Indian athletes will try to achieve Olympic glory by finishing on the podium of the world's biggest sporting stage.

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Paris 1924, the Olympics that took the Games 'faster, higher, stronger'

The 1924 Paris Olympics, which opened 100 years ago this week, marked a turning point for the event. That year saw the Olympics adopt a new motto – "Faster, Higher, Stronger" – and begin their transformation into the elite sporting spectacle they are today.

Radio France Internationale

Beating the odds: three Olympic sportswomen on overcoming poverty, mockery – and small swimming pools

In the second part of our focus on the run-up to the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, we speak to women who have faced mockery, abuse and a lack of resources to compete for their countries in their chosen fields

The Guardian - UK

The Seine, the romantic lifeblood of Paris, is set to reopen for swimming after 100 years. But its cursed clean-up has become a lesson for future Olympics

“The Seine plays this dualistic role between our Emily in Paris postcard moments and the reality of being a living, working, breathing river,” one expert said.

Fortune

Ruby well-equipped for unpredictable Olympic road race

Australian Ruby Roseman-Gannon's first professional road win shows what can happen when an aggressive cyclist is in the right place at the right time.

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Paris Olympics share backup plans for open water swimming, triathlon if Seine River remains too dirty

Paris Olympics organizers still have "full confidence" swimming events in the Seine River will happen.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Goorjian backs veteran Mills to deliver Paris fireworks

Patty Mills has had a low-key build-up for the Paris Olympics, but Boomers coach Brian Goorjian is adamant his veteran point-guard will be up for the fight.

AAP

Eilish McColgan wants to make Scotland proud after learning Paris Olympics fate

Eilish McColgan is "absolutely over the moon" to be representing Team GB at a record-breaking fourth Olympic Games this summer.

The National (Scotland)

USA wants to excel in every sport it plays, including cricket: MLC team Washington Freedom's owner Sanjay Govil

NEW DELHI: Washington Freedom reached the Eliminator of the Major League Cricket (MLC) last season but lost to MI New York (MINY). However, team owner Sanjay Govil is confident that new captain Steve Smith will lead the team to glory in the second edition of the tournament beginning July 5,…

The Times of India

Jake Wightman relieved to get Team GB ‘lifeline’ for what could be last Olympics

The 29-year-oldhas been chosen to run the 800m in Paris after battling to return from injury.

The Independent UK

Andy Murray readies for mixed doubles after ‘emotional’ Wimbledon celebration

After the emotional farewell it was back to the day job for Andy Murray at Wimbledon.

The National (Scotland)

Andy Murray prepares for mixed doubles after ’emotional’ Wimbledon celebration

The Scot is ready to stop playing but still has mixed doubles in SW19 and the Olympics.

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Opals, Jackson complete China rout in Olympics warm-up

Amy Atwell and Steph Reid shone as veteran Lauren Jackson produced an outstanding third quarter in the Opals' dominant win over China in Melbourne.

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5 Sure Bet Athletes in Paris 2024 Olympics

In less than a month, the Olympic flame will again light up as the world's top athletes come together in Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games.

The Independent UK

Keely Hodgkinson: Team GB’s 800m star embracing favourite tag at Paris 2024 Olympics

Hodgkinson is the favourite for gold in the women’s 800m having won silver in Tokyo

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‘I felt I should have gone to Euro 2012 - but playing at the Olympics is cooler’: Ex-England striker reflects on Three Lions snub with fondness

Being left out of an England squad for a tournament is never easy, but one player managed to make the best of a bad situation...

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The BBC deserves a medal for its stunning Paris 2024 Olympics ad

The animation makes the City of Light look even more beautiful.

Radio France Internationale

Seine water quality improves ahead of Paris Olympics, new tests show

With the Paris Olympics just three weeks away, recent test results show promising improvements in the Seine's water quality. The river is set to host several outdoor swimming events during the Games.

International Business Times

'I Wish I Could Play Forever,' Says Tearful Murray At Wimbledon Farewell

It was the first episode of a retirement three-parter -- the 37-year-old Murray is scheduled to play mixed doubles with Emma Raducanu at Wimbledon before he retires at the Paris Olympics.

AAP

On target: Aussie archers earn Paris Olympic shot

Two decades after he first watched Australia compete in archery at the Olympics, Sydney Trains employee Peter Boukouvalas is on track for the Paris Games.

The Canberra Times

'I cried every day': Nova Peris on sequins and statehood

'I am so ashamed and I'm disgusted. This is a kick in the guts...'

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Chinese Swimmers In Doping Scandal At Tokyo Olympics

Chinese swimmers doping scandal at Tokyo Olympics leads to US criminal investigation and questions about anti-doping measures in international sports.

AAP

Ingles excited by NBA move as Olympics decision looms

Australian NBA veteran Joe Ingles has joined the Minnesota Timberwolves as he waits on a Boomers selection call for the Paris Olympics.

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