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Olympic Stadium in Athens closed for urgent repairs after iconic roof found riddled with rust

Government officials say a new inspection has been ordered at the stadium that hosted the 2004 Athens Olympics after rust was found along the iconic arched roof

The Independent UK

Hangzhou Asian Games athletics | Parul-Priti break through for India in another fruitful day on the tracks

India's Parul Chaudhary & Priti win silver & bronze in women's 3000m steeplechase at Asian Games. Parul clocked 9:27.63 sec for silver, Priti 9:43.32 sec for bronze. Winfred Mutile Yavi of Bahrain won gold with Games record 9:18.28 sec. Parul set national record in 3000m steeplechase at World Championships, qualifying…

The Hindu

Forced kiss claim leads to 'helplessness' for accuser who turned to Olympics abuse-fighting agency

Former elite fencer Kirsten Hawkes feels let down by the U.S. Center for SafeSport after filing a complaint to the agency formed in 2017 to combat sexual misconduct in Olympic sports

The Independent UK

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France sees a jump in bedbugs, as Paris prepares to host the Olympics next year

"No one is safe," Paris first deputy mayor Emmanuel Grégoire said in a tweet on Friday.

WEKU

Simone Biles returns with spectacular vault in World Championships

The 26-year-old landed the Yurchenko double pike vault for the first time in an international competition while Team GB’s women moved into second place

The Guardian - UK

Hangzhou Asian Games boxing | Parveen seals Olympic berth; Nikhat settles for bronze

Parveen Hooda won bronze in the 63kg World Championships and secured an Olympic quota, while Nikhat Zareen won bronze in the 50kg Asian Games. Nikhat, Preeti, Lovlina, and Narender have already secured Olympic quotas. Semifinalists in 50kg, 54kg, 57kg, and 60kg women's events, plus finalists in 66kg and 75kg, will…

The Hindu

Asian Games: Boxer Parveen Hooda seals Paris Olympics quota, assures India of a medal

NEW DELHI: Indian boxer Parveen Hooda, a bronze medallist at the World Championships, has guaranteed India a medal at the Asian Games and secured a quota for the Paris Olympics. Competing in the 57kg category, Parveen Hooda clinched a spot in the semifinals with a unanimous verdict victory over Uzbekistan's…

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Mirabai Chanu finishes 4th; Indian lifters return empty-handed

HANGZHOU: Mirabai Chanu's long wait for Asiad glory will continue after the Tokyo Olympics silver medallist and former world champion finished fourth in the women's 49kg weightlifting event following a bad fall in her third and final clean jerk attempt, resulting in a thigh injury on Saturday.

The Times of India

AP PHOTOS: Asian Games wrap up their first week in Hangzhou, China

The two-week Asian Games featuring 12,500 participants from 45 nations and territories have completed their first week in China

The Independent UK

Neeraj Chopra mania sweeps through Asian Games Village

Shrieks, gasps, selfie requests in clamour for India's javelin superstar

The Times of India

After Kiran Baliyan's Asian Games feat, her mother hopes she will bring home Olympics medal

MEERUT: Ecstatic over Kiran Baliyan's podium position in the shot put event at the Asian Games, her mother on Saturday said the success has come after a long struggle and she was hopeful that her daughter would win a medal in the Olympics as well.

The Times of India

Simone Biles’ breathtaking return adds a new layer to her legacy

Back from a two-year post-Olympics break, the American’s astonishing displays show she’s still the world’s best gymnast

The Guardian - UK

Asian Games boxing | Preeti, Lovlina enter semis, assuring India of two medals

Preeti Pawar & Lovlina Borgohain secure Olympic quotas in Asian Games. Preeti defeated Kazakhstan's Zhaina Shekerbekova 4-1 in 54kg qtr-final, Lovlina beat South Korea's Seong Suyeon 5-0 in 75kg. Nikhat Zareen 1st Indian to win Olympic quota. Semifinalists in 50-60kg, finalists in 66-75kg qualify for Paris Olympics.

The Hindu

I will put in all my effort to defend Asian Games gold: Neeraj Chopra

HANGZHOU: Neeraj Chopra's aura at the 19th Asian Games is as unmissable as the technologically 'smart' event China has rolled out. Like those lit-up, high-rise buildings all around the city, the Olympic and world champion shines the brightest among the Indian contingent.

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Athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete at 2024 Paris Paralympics

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete at the Paris Paralympics in 2024 under a neutral flag, after sports officials voted against an outright ban.

The Hindu

Hangzhou Asian Games | Neeraj Chopra returns to the stage where his sporting success began

Neeraj Chopra is in Hangzhou to defend his title at the Asian Games. From 2018 to now, the world of Indian sports has changed with the Olympic and World Champion now its lodestar.

The Times of India

Asian Games: Fearless Preeti wins Olympic quota, assures India of a medal; Lovlina in semis

NEW DELHI: The Indian boxing arena witnessed a significant triumph as Preeti Pawar secured a quota for the Paris Olympics and advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Games. Lovlina Borgohain, the Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist, showed her mettle in the women's 75 kg category but is yet to secure…

The Times of India

Women blank Malaysia 6-0, but worries remain

When you are on a 17-match unbeaten streak against a team, you start as overwhelming favourites. The Indian women's hockey team did justice to its reputation with a 6-0 win against Malaysia in their second pool outing. That said, as a team which has a Paris Olympics berth at stake,…

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The Hindu

Qin, Zhang star as China send Olympic warning in Asian Games blitz

China's swimmers sent a final warning shot from the Asian Games, claiming four titles on the final day. Qin Haiyang completed the breaststroke treble and Zhang Yufei won six golds. Multiple Games and Asian bests were set, incl. Pan Zhanle's 47 sec. 100m freestyle, Wang Shun's 7th fastest 200m medley,…

Zenger

Eumir Marcial Advances In Asian Games Boxing, Eyes Paris Olympics

Olympic bronze medalist Marcial aims for automatic qualification in farewell bid, but faces tougher challenges ahead.

The Times of India

Boxer Nikhat Zareen secures Olympic quota, assures India of medal at Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Boxer Nikhat Zareen, the two-time world champion, on Friday secured a Paris Olympics berth and guaranteed herself of a medal as she breezed into the 50kg semis of the Asian Games in Hangzhou.

Al Jazeera

IOC allows Paris Olympics participants to wear hijabs at athletes’ village

French athletes are still subject to a headscarf ban as their sports federation restricts the hijab during the games.

The Hindu

Nikhat Zareen secures Paris Olympic quota; assures of medal at Asian Games

Nikhat Zareen secures Paris Olympics berth with win in Asian Games. World Championship bronze medallist Parveen also advances to quarters. Lakshya Chahar exits in first round. Semifinalists in 50-60kg women's events qualify for Olympics. Gold/silver medallists in men's events receive Olympic quotas.

The Times of India

Asian Games: Mixed emotions in Saravanan household

While sailor Vishnu won bronze, sister Ramya had to be content with 4th spot

The Independent UK

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva's Olympic doping case will resume for two more days in November

The Olympic doping case involving teenage Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will resume for two more days in November

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