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Olympic Flame To Burn Near Louvre During Paris Games: Source

The decision to place the Olympic cauldron in the tourist hotspot in the center of the city was taken "several weeks ago", the source said on condition of anonymity.

International Business Times

Olympic champ questions handling of Brisbane Games

World swimming champ Ariarne Titmus has taken aim at the Queensland government's Brisbane 2032 infrastructure plan, saying it needs to think about its legacy.

AAP

Nazaré: The Most Blissful And The Most Terrifying Experience You Can Have On Earth

Nazaré used to be a typical Portuguese fishermen's town until one day Hawaiian surfer Garrett McNamara turned it into the world’s biggest wave surfing hotspot. The post Nazaré: The Most Blissful And The Most Terrifying Experience You Can Have On Earth first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Jimmer Fredette and his iconic 3-point range is going to the 2024 Olympics for Team USA

Yes. That IS Jimmer Fredette you’re seeing.

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Migrant transfers from Paris ahead of Olympics anger French mayors and NGOs

Mayors in rural and small-town France are increasingly angry over the transfer of migrants from the capital to their communities, which they believe is linked to clean-up efforts ahead of the Paris Olympics.

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France deploys 4,000 more troops amid security fears in run up to Olympics

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal says security measures will be stepped up with 4,000 extra soldiers deployed nationwide in the coming days. The country's terror threat was raised to its highest level on Sunday following a deadly attack in Moscow that was claimed by the Islamic State.

Radio France Internationale

Paris Olympics To Cost Taxpayers 3-5 Billion Euros: Auditor

The Paris Olympics this year are expected to cost the state between 3-5 billion euros ($3.2-5.4 billion), the French national auditor said Tuesday as new figures revealed the country's widening debt levels.

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Beijing 2008 Olympics: one world, one dream?

For the 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing advocated the idea of "One World, One Dream." However, the dream of the Chinese government is not the dream of everyone. In a vast social system long known for its tight control over its population, it's difficult for controllers and the controlled to share…

Radio France Internationale

Olympics Tech Firm Atos Posts Huge Loss But Says Games Unaffected

Debt-ridden French IT group Atos, the cybersecurity and data provider for the Paris Olympics, posted a huge annual loss Tuesday but vowed that its troubles would not disrupt the Games.

International Business Times

MPs to skip Paris as Brisbane Olympic venue row rages

Queensland will not send any ministers to the 2024 Olympics after backing a controversial infrastructure plan for the Brisbane Games 2032.

AAP

Prannoy, Lakshya and Sindhu sitting pretty in race to Paris Olympics qualification

Treesa-Gayatri, Srikanth may miss the bus

The Times of India

Australia book triathlon starts at Paris Olympics

Australia have a confirmed start in the mixed triathlon team relay at the Paris Olympics, plus berths in the men's and women's individual races.

AAP

Southern California Hospitality Workers Ratify New Contract After Strikes

Hospitality workers in Southern California secure new contract with significant gains after strikes and negotiations, paving the way for improved working c...

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Moguls queen Anthony riding the wave of ski success

Record-shredding mogul skier Jakara Anthony is taking inspiration from Australia's female surfers as she continues to push her sport to new heights.

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Moscow Attack Puts Spotlight On IS Threat To Western Europe

Friday's attack on a Moscow concert hall is exacerbating worries that similar acts could hit targets in western Europe which is hosting exceptionally high-profile sports events this summer, analysts say.

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Hurry up and wait: Servers speed-walk through Paris, reviving a century-old race

Some 200 servers speed-walked through Paris balancing trays of beverages and croissants on Sunday. Paris hasn't held a waiters race since 2011, but brought it back ahead of the Olympics.

International Business Times

Moscow Attack Raise Fresh Concerns For Paris Olympics

The attack on a Moscow concert hall that killed more than 130 people has raised fresh security fears for the Paris Olympics, leading France's interior minister to promise Monday that police and intelligence services would be "ready".

The Times of India

Harendra Singh frontrunner to replace Janneke Schopman as Indian women's hockey team coach

NEW DELHI: Harendra Singh is emerging as the top candidate to succeed Janneke Schopman as the coach of the Indian women's hockey team. Following his recent interview with the national body, indications suggest that he is viewed as the most suitable individual to rejuvenate the team, particularly in the aftermath…

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Have Poor And Troubled Paris Suburbs Won Olympic Gold?

Less than 500 metres separate the Stade de France -- the sparkling centrepiece of the Paris Olympics -- and the crumbling Francs-Moisins estate plagued by poverty and crime.

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Mum makes Bells Beach extra special for surfer Ewing

Rip Curl Pro defending champion Ethan Ewing hopes his late mum Helen, also a winner at Bells Beach, can send him some good waves.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Aya Nakamura: gifted, black and French

Editorial: A racist backlash to rumours that the pop star may sing at the Paris Olympics should be resisted

International Business Times

Paris Crowns Champion Waiters In One-of-a-kind 'Cafe Race'

Visitors to central Paris were treated on Sunday to the sight of hundreds of aproned waiters surging through the mediaeval streets, in a one-of-a-kind race designed to show off the profession months ahead of the Olympic Games.

France 24

For 2024 Paris Olympics, Colombes' historic stadium regains its former lustre

One of France’s most historic sporting venues, the Colombes stadium northwest of the French capital was the principal venue when Paris hosted the Olympic Games in 1924. After undergoing thorough renovations, the site will recover some of its former glory by again playing host to Olympic sport this summer.

The Hindu

France scrambling to make Paris Olympics mosquito-free

Paris prepares for the Olympics by combating virus-carrying tiger mosquitoes, a growing threat in Europe, to protect athletes and fans.

Golf Monthly

Scottie Scheffler Guarantees Spot At Paris Olympics After Players Championship Win

The World No.1 is set to make his Olympic debut later this year, after becoming the first player from the United States to be mathematically guaranteed qualification

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