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William Fox-Pitt feels ‘very lucky’ after announcing retirement from eventing

The eventer competed in five Olympics and won 20 major championship medals.

The Independent UK

USWNT Roster For June Friendlies Revealed With New Additions

USWNT roster for friendlies against South Korea features mix of veterans and newcomers under new coach Emma Hayes, preparing for Olympics in Paris.

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Ukraine athletes warned to ignore Russian provocation at Olympics

The acting sports minister of Ukraine has told his country’s athletes to keep a ‘cold head’ and pay no attention to any provocation from their Russian counterparts at the Olympics

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Network Rail Property submits plan to redevelop final parcel of land from 2012 Olympics site

Network Rail Property has submitted a masterplan for London’s largest integrated rail freight logistics hub at Bow Goods Yard in East London

Evening Standard

Australia returns to Olympic wrestling with two picks

Freestyle wrestlers Jayden Lawrence and Georgii Okorokov will represent Australia at the Paris Olympics, after no representatives in the sport at Tokyo.

AAP

Breakdancer, 40, On Cusp Of Fulfilling Olympic Dream

At age 40, Japanese competitive breakdancer Ayumi Fukushima has been busting moves for longer than some of her rivals have been alive.

International Business Times

Tricked consumers lose record amount to purchase scams in 2023 – UK Finance

People looking to attend events such as the Olympics and Taylor Swift concerts could be targeted by scammers this year, UK Finance said.

The Independent UK

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Hardik Singh confident of better Pro League show after Oz wake-up call

KOLKATA: Even as the Indian men’s hockey team begins the European leg of FIH Pro League against Argentina in Antwerp on Wednesday, one cannot help but go back to their five-match series against Australia last month.

The Times of India

Eurostar launches sale with tickets as low as £35 each way – but you’ll have to be quick

With the Olympics over, Paris is continuing to welcome tourists for autumn and winter city breaks

The Independent UK

Ad campaign seeks to boost sales for Paris Paralympics

Organisers of the Paris Paralympics this week launched an advertising campaign to boost sales for the Games given that only 300,000 tickets have been purchased so far by members of the public.

Radio France Internationale

Paris rail workers strike over Olympics bonuses with Games just two months away

Drivers and ticket inspectors on Paris commuter trains launched a one-day strike on Tuesday to pressure management over bonuses for the Olympics this July and August, leading to criticism of union tactics.

France 24

Sam Kerr hit by further injury blow as Chelsea striker ruled out of Australia's Olympics squad

West Ham midfielder Katrina Gorry also misses out

Evening Standard

Rio 2016: A successful Olympic dream amidst crises

The crowd cheered loudly on Copacabana beach when Rio de Janeiro was announced as the host city for the 2016 Olympic Games. For the first time, a city in South America would host the biggest sporting competition on the planet. The "Marvellous City", located between the sea and the forest,…

Radio France Internationale

Afternoon Update: New Caledonia evacuation flights confirmed; Sam Kerr to miss Olympics; and the world’s most expensive feather

Penny Wong confirms Australia received clearance for two flights after international airport was shut down

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Let’s Hope Sam Kerr Gets A ‘Chief Vibes Officer’ Job ‘Coz She’s Not Playing The Olympics

Football Australia has today confirmed that Sam Kerr and Amy Sayer will both be out of the Matildas squad for the Olympics.

AAP

Taekwondo team out to break Olympic medal drought

Australia's taekwondo Olympic team will take some encouraging results to Paris, as they try to win medals in the sport for the first time since Sydney 2000.

Radio France Internationale

Paris train drivers join strike action over Olympic bonuses

One in five suburban Paris trains is running on Tuesday as drivers strike to demand bonuses for operating extended rail services during the upcoming Paris Olympics. They're the latest to down tools as workers from a number of sectors seek compensation for doing extra work while the Games take place.

AAP

Australia's Olympic surfers welcome Teahupo'o challenge

Leading Australians Jack Robinson and Molly Picklum are hoping the Olympic surf venue of Tahiti's Teahupo'o lives up to its fearsome reputation.

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International Business Times

Japan Wrestles With Legacy Of Graft-stained Games In Paris Warning

Japan is still grappling with the fallout of the graft-stained and pandemic-delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympics, serving as a warning to Paris ahead of the Games this summer in the French capital.

The Guardian - AU

Sam Kerr certain to miss Paris Olympics after being omitted from Matildas squad for warm-up games

Any lingering hope of captain returning from injury has been extinguished after she was left out of the squad to face China

AAP

Hunt returns for Matildas ahead of Paris Olympics

Clare Hunt is returning after injury for the Matildas but doubt still hovers over Katrina Gorry ahead of the Paris Olympics.

The Times of India

Rohan Bopanna to pair with either Balaji or Yuki Bhambri at Paris Games

NEW DELHI: India's top doubles player, Rohan Bopanna, will choose either N Sriram Balaji or Yuki Bhambri as his partner for the Paris Olympics, with the All India Tennis Association (AITA) likely to approve his choice, although the selection committee will discuss the combinations.

The Conversation

With Olympics approaching, it’s time to recognize children as a protected class in sport

Imagine this scenario: a 15-year-old child is caught consuming cannabis in public and is charged with an offence. If the child is found guilty, the court has discretion to order an absolute discharge to avoid convicting the child, or to convict the child but excuse the payment of a fine…

International Business Times

Paralympics Should Put Disability Back On Global Agenda, Says IPC Chief

The Paris Paralympics are expected to give the movement the biggest boost since the mould-breaking 2012 London Games - and organisers hope they will help to move the rights of disabled people to the top of the list of global priorities.

International Business Times

'Haikyu!!': Comic Heroes Fuel Japan Olympic Volleyball Manga Mania

Men's volleyball is flying high in Japan with the national team ranked fourth globally ahead of the Paris Olympics and the sport's soaring popularity fuelled by a manga blockbuster.

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