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Greece Hands Olympic Flame To 2024 Paris Games Hosts

Greece on Friday handed over the Olympic flame of the 2024 Games to Paris organisers in a ceremony at the Athens marble stadium where the competition was revived nearly 130 years ago.

International Business Times

Aya Nakamura scoops French music awards, thanks fans for support over racist abuse

French singer Aya Nakamura confirmed her status as queen of the pop music scene, sweeping three big prizes at Les Flammes awards for rap, R&B and pop on Thursday – where she thanked fans for support over racist attacks following rumours she would perform at the Paris Olympics.

Radio France Internationale

PC defence India’s biggest concern: Adrian D’Souza

Former Indian Olympians Rupinderpal Singh and Adrian D’Souza mentor young players, emphasizing penalty corner defense and teamwork for Paris Olympics.

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Interview | Boxer Lovlina aims to better the colour of her medal in Paris

Lovlina Borgohain, a rising star in Indian boxing, aims to change the color of her Olympic medal in Paris 2024.

The Hindu

Aya Nakamura thanks fans for support over Olympics racism as she wins awards

French singer dedicates top prizes at Les Flammes ‘to all black women’ after backlash over rumoured Paris show

The Guardian - UK

Brazilian Football Legend Marta Announces Retirement From International Competition

Brazilian football icon Marta, all-time top scorer for Brazil, retires from international play after 2025 Olympics. A trailblazer for women's football.

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Beetroot and beefless bourguignon as Paris Olympics embraces vegetarian cuisine

Top chefs say the Games will rebrand French gastronomy as a showcase for plant-based food

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Paris expo recounts global struggles throughout Olympics history

French culture chiefs on Friday unveiled their latest blockbuster exhibition aimed at adding a more reflective level to the Olympic and Paralympic fever set to grip France from the middle of July.

Radio France Internationale

Nagpur's 45-year Wait Ends: Maharashtra's senior state athletics meet from June 1-3

NAGPUR: After a long gap of 45 years, the city will host the Senior State Athletics Championship.

The Times of India

ATHLETICS | Tokyo bronze most special to Valerie who has won it all

Valerie Adams overcame challenges to win bronze at Tokyo Olympics, sharing her inspiring journey as a shot putter.

The Hindu

With a new partner in tow, Ashwini Ponnappa hopes to shine at her third Olympics

NEW DELHI: Ashwini Ponnappa has been the flagbearer of Indian badminton in women's doubles for over a decade. Having forged a world-class partnership with now-retired Jwala Gutta, where the doubles duo won historic medals at the Commonwealth Games and World Championships, Ashwini, now 34, is gearing up for her third…

The Times of India

Can Paris still deliver on its Olympic promises with only three months to go?

The Eiffel Tower was supposed to greet the world’s athletes in a fresh coat of golden shimmer, the River Seine would be swimmable for the first time in 100 years and Paris was going to host the first-ever off-stadium opening ceremony in Olympic history. The hopes and expectations for the…

France 24

LOOK: Caleb Williams has some fun at the Play Football Prospect Clinic

Before the NFL draft, future Bears QB Caleb Williams participated in the Play Football Prospect Clinic with Special Olympics athletes.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sadiq Khan wants to bring WrestleMania to London if he wins third term as mayor

WrestleMania, which often attracts celebrity fans, is in its 40th year but has never been held in the UK

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'An Olympic Medal Would Be Like A Dream' - Lowry And McIlroy Target Success In Paris

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are ready to get back into the Olympic spirit later this year as they look to win a medal at the Paris 2024 golf tournament

International Business Times

Blades Of Paris Landmark Moulin Rouge Windmill Collapse

The blades of the windmill on top of the Moulin Rouge cabaret, one of the most famous landmarks in Paris, collapsed during the night, firefighters said Thursday, just months before the French capital hosts the Olympics.

Radio France Internationale

Blades of Paris landmark Moulin Rouge windmill collapse

The blades of the Moulin Rouge windmill, one of the most famous landmarks in Paris, collapsed overnight Thursday, just months before the French capital hosts the Olympics.

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French police union threatens to disrupt Olympics relay

A French police trade union is threatening to disrupt the Olympics torch relay ahead of the start of the Paris Games in July unless officers are given bonuses they were promised. The union says they're ready to strike later today, Thursday.

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Indian golfers Aditi, Diksha set to participate in Paris Olympics

Indian golfers Aditi Ashok (46) and Diksha Dagar (138) are set to participate in the Paris Olympics whereas Shubhankar Sharma (197) and Gaganjeet Bhullar (232) also have a strong chance of making it to the Games

The Guardian - UK

Chinese swimming row rumbles on as Ukad joins clamour for investigation

UK Anti-Doping has called for an independent review into events that led to 23 Chinese swimmers competing at the Tokyo Olympics despite recording positive drug tests

The Hindu

Decision on wrestling trials for Paris Olympics after last Qualifier in Istanbul

WFI to decide on Olympic trials after Istanbul qualifier, considering quota places and disappointing Bishkek results.

The Guardian - UK

‘I’d swim in anything’: triathlete Hauser shrugs off Paris pollution concerns

Australian triathlete Matt Hauser has shrugged off concerns about water quality in the Seine and said he would swim in anything for a medal

Radio France Internationale

France commends Morocco's support in counterterrorism efforts ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has praised Morocco's cooperation in the fight against terrorism, amid security concerns over the 2024 Paris Olympic Games taking place this summer.

France 24

UK passes controversial bill to send migrants to Rwanda

In tonight's edition: Rwanda may be just a few months away from taking in migrants flown over from the UK under a controversial deal. Also, as trade picks up at the border between Niger and Nigeria, importers are happy to resume business after difficult losses of revenue. And we meet…

Radio France Internationale

Louvre exhibition zooms in on history and those behind the modern Olympics

Three months before the start of the Paris Olympics, the Louvre will add its cultural heft to the prelude with the launch on Wednesday of an exhibition glorifying the museum's role in the birth of the modern Games. It features the academics, artists and politicians whose dynamism defined the Olympics…

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