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Ahmedabad may bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games

GANDHINAGAR: Even as the Gujarat government has begun putting up infrastructure for Ahmedabad to bid for hosting the 2036 Olympic Games, the state government has indicated that it could bid for Ahmedabad hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. This even as Australia's Victoria on Tuesday pulled out of hosting the 2026…

The Times of India

Victoria sends Olympics organisers a 'wake-up call'

Queensland's opposition warns Victoria's shock decision to cancel the Commonwealth Games is a wake-up call for organisers of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

AAP

Why the Commonwealth Games still matter

Victoria's backflip on hosting the Games in 2026 should not be the death knell for an event that serves vital purposes for athletes and can transcend sport, writes Angela Walker

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Commonwealth Games crisis shows model for hosting big events is broken

Victoria’s withdrawal as 2026 host should be a catalyst for a sustainable way of staging major tournaments and meetings

The Guardian - UK

IOC's Bach says key to Russian decision for Paris Olympics is athletes' respectful conduct

IOC president Thomas Bach says the key factor for an ultimate decision on letting Russians participate at the 2024 Paris Olympics is the athletes' conduct at international competitions

The Independent UK

Alex Morgan Is at Peace and Better Than Ever

Motherhood and more have given the U.S. co-captain a refreshed sense of purpose and peace of mind, supercharging her play ahead of her fourth World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Why does no one want to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games?

The Australian state of Victoria has pulled out of hosting the Games less than three years before the start, citing spiralling costs. Now cities across the Commonwealth are lining up to say ‘no’ to staging the event

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2023 World Cup: Getting to know Team Japan

Meet Japan's women's national team.

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Does Victoria’s 2026 cancellation sound Commonwealth Games death knell?

For those that believe in the power of sport there will always be a place for major events. But do the Games deserve that place?

The Guardian - AU

'It's a bit Mickey Mouse': Focus should be Olympics, not Commonwealth Games

'By the end, everyone has a medal. That's not what we're about.'

Newcastle Herald

‘Aren’t what they used to be’: other Australian states quick to rule out bids for 2026 Commonwealth Games after Victorian withdrawal

Perth’s lord mayor is keen but all other Australian states have ruled out stepping in to replace Victoria

The Guardian - AU

Korea Open: India's star shuttlers PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth to restart quest for season's first title

P.V. Sindhu & Kidambi Srikanth aim for 1st title of season at Korea Open 2023. 33-member Indian contingent incl. Lakshya Sen, Srikanth, Prannoy & Rankireddy/Shetty. Results to decide players' qualification rankings for 2024 Olympics.

The Hindu

Leon Taylor hails ‘coming of age’ moment for Team GB’s female divers

Britain’s wait for a first World Championship diving medal has ended.

The Independent UK

Paris practices for 2024 Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine

Around 60 boats took part in a rehearsal on the river Seine for the opening ceremony of next year's Paris Olympics, which will be the first in history to kick off the games on water.

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When did Carli Lloyd retire from the USWNT?

Lloyd had a decorated and memorable career with the U.S. women's national team, but she has hung her cleats up.

The Guardian - AU

Brisbane Olympics drone show cancelled after hundreds fall into Melbourne river during Matildas display

Event marking nine years until Olympics and Paralympics stopped after 350 drones fell into Yarra River on Friday

The Independent UK

Oh boy! Men to compete in artistic swimming -- formerly called synchro -- at Paris Olympics

Men will compete in artistic swimming at next year's Paris Olympics

The Independent UK

Ukrainian boxer fights through the challenges of war on her way to the Paris Olympics

Boxer Anna Lysenko dedicates long hours preparing for next year’s Paris Olympics in a modest gym located in the heart of Kyiv despite the unsettling sounds of explosions booming outside

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Avinash Sable qualifies for 2024 Paris Olympics after finishing sixth in Diamond League

Avinash Sable, a 3000m steeplechaser qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 16 after finishing 6th in a Silesia Diamond League meet. He clocked 8:11.63, just outside his national record, but exceeding the qualifying mark of 8:15.00.

The Guardian - AU

Women’s World Cup 2023: the complete guide to all the stadiums

Ten venues across nine cities in Australia and New Zealand will host matches during the tournament

The Hindu

Aim is to win gold, not just qualify for the Olympics, says P.V. Sindhu’s coach Hashim

Hashim: Former All England champ, to join Sindhu's team; confident she'll regain form & win gold at Paris Olympics. Working on game plan, tactics, shuttle control, scoring easy points, & cutting down game duration to rediscover winning touch.

AAP

Australia's Hauser has career-high No.3 tri ranking

Australian triathlete Matt Hauser has reached a career milestone as he continues to impress ahead of next year's Paris Olympics.

The Times of India

Murali Sreeshankar happy with Asian silver, Paris berth

BANGKOK: After overcoming uncertainties regarding his entry for the championship, M Sreeshankar came up with his season's best of 8.37m. It was an effort that was close to the Asian gold but then it was m ore than the Paris Olympics qualification mark of 8.27m.

The National (Scotland)

Duncan Scott keeping his head above water after blip

It is entirely contrary to what you would expect from one of Scotland and GB’s most decorated athletes of all time for them to admit they are ever…

The Times of India

Vinesh Phogat opts out of Ranking Series event due to 'fever, food poisoning'

NEW DELHI: India's ace grappler Vinesh Phogat withdrew from the Budapest Ranking Series 2023 due to illness on the eve of the competition, according to Olympics.com.

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