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France's Election Uncertainty Casts Shadow Over 2024 Olympics

France faces political uncertainty and water quality challenges ahead of hosting the 2024 Olympics.

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Emma Raducanu defends decision to miss mixed doubles as she exits Wimbledon

The 21-year-old was beaten 6-2 5-7 6-2 by qualifier Lulu Sun a day after withdrawing from her planned doubles match with Andy Murray.

The Independent UK

The treatment of environmental activists at Olympic Games contradicts IOC’s Olympism ideals

With the Paris Olympics fast approaching under the shadow of the climate crisis, activists and advocates continue to raise questions about the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) commitment to one of three pillars of the Olympic Agenda: sustainability.

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Organiser of Paris Olympics keeps focus on Games, not politics

The chief organiser of the Paris Olympics says he is focused on preparing for the Games later this month rather than the political turmoil gripping France.

Radio France Internationale

Paris Olympics: Reetika Hooda looks to emulate her idol Sakshi Malik

NEW DELHI: Paris Olympics-bound Reetika Hooda has many firsts to her name. She is the first Indian woman wrestler to qualify for the Olympics in the heavyweight (76kg) division - the highest for women in the sport.

The Times of India

Jackson's 'juggle' and the joy of a fifth Games

Lauren Jackson's historic fifth Olympic appearance, as a mother of two and 12 years after her last, will send joyous ripples through Australia's Olympic team.

AAP

Former Spartan Lourawls ‘Tum Tum’ Nairn, Bahamas close to Olympics berth

A former Spartans' guard could find himself in the Olympics later this month

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Luka Dončić won’t be playing in the 2024 Paris Olympics because of Giannis Antetokounmpo

Well, this is fascinating.

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'It felt like a do-or-die moment': Clare Wheeler's journey to an Olympics

'She's tough. She's physically tough and she's mentally tough.'

Newcastle Herald

Rockets players Dillon Brooks, Jock Landale expected to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics

Rockets players Dillon Brooks and Jock Landale appear set to play for Canada and Australia, respectively, at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Paris Olympics: Neeraj Chopra's fitness speculation laid to rest

NEW DELHI: All of the Indian competitors competing in the Paris Olympics, including star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, were deemed "fit enough" by renowned sports medicine specialist Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala on Sunday to take the stage when the quadrennial spectacle begins on July 26.

The Times of India

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.

The Times of India

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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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Fortune

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

The National (Scotland)

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 Times of India

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 Independent UK

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 National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

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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