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Cancelling the Commonwealth Games won't come cheaply – Victoria now faces the legal consequences

The cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews took all stakeholders – Commonwealth Games officials, athletes, sports bodies and local government officials – by surprise.

The Conversation · Jul 19, 2023

'Should we leave wrestling': Antim Panghal questions Vinesh Phogat's exemption from Asian Games trials

NEW DELHI: The reigning Under-20 World Champion Antim Panghal questioned Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games trials exemption on Wednesday, claiming that not just she but many other Indian wrestlers are capable of defeating the famed grappler in the 53kg category.

The Times of India · Jul 19, 2023

Bangkok conditions suit me, felt like Palakkad: Murali Sreeshankar

Long jumper Sreeshankar reflects on acclimatization; decathlete Tejaswin to take it day by day

The Times of India · Jul 19, 2023

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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 · Jul 19, 2023

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 · Jul 19, 2023

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 · Jul 18, 2023

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 · Jul 18, 2023

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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 · Jul 18, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

2023 World Cup: Getting to know Team Japan

Meet Japan's women's national team.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 18, 2023

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 · Jul 18, 2023

'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 · Jul 18, 2023

‘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 · Jul 18, 2023

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 · Jul 17, 2023

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The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023

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.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 17, 2023

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 17, 2023

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 · Jul 17, 2023

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

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The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023

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 · Jul 17, 2023

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

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023

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 · Jul 16, 2023

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 · Jul 16, 2023

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 · Jul 16, 2023

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 · Jul 16, 2023

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.

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