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‘IOC’s latest move casts shadow over India’s bid to host major events’

NEW DELHI: The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) renewed threat to ban India over its national Olympic body’s failure to address “ongoing internal disputes, governance shortcomings and court cases” has put the country’s hopes of hosting the 2030 Youth Olympics and 2036 Summer Olympics in jeopardy.

The Times of India

Olympics boxing is right to be punished but 2028 snub must be corrected

Boxing's place at the 2028 games in Los Angeles is in doubt with concerns raised by the IOC meaning it has not been included in the sports programme

Daily Mirror

Daniel Craig recalls moment ‘very funny’ Queen cracked a joke at his expense

The actor worked with the Queen on a comedic 2012 skit for the London Olympics

Evening Standard

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Boris Johnson recalls Queen's joy after world leader thought Olympics stunt was REAL

The monarch, then aged 85, melted hearts all over the world when she was filmed with Daniel Craig in the video for the landmark Games

Daily Mirror

James Bond's Daniel Craig issues gushing tribute to 'incomparable' Queen Elizabeth II

The two shared the screen in a comedy skit for the London Olympics

Liverpool Echo

Uttarakhand: Government increases prize money for medal winners in sports

Besides Rs 50 lakhs will be given for the sportsperson's participation in the Olympics. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Should the Olympics and Paralympics be merged?

Commonwealth Games put on their largest ever integrated para-sports programme at Birmingham 2022 and has led to some calls for the Olympics and Paralympics to do the same.

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James Bond's Daniel Craig says he will 'profoundly miss incomparable' Queen in tribute

Daniel Craig, who joined Queen Elizabeth II in the 007 skit for the London 2012 Olympics, joined the many stars in sharing their grief following her death

Daily Mirror

R. Kelly co-defendant continues testimony Thursday: ‘Make sure you get all those tapes’

CHICAGO — R. Kelly’s former business manager and current co-defendant took the stand again Thursday for what promises to be lengthy testimony in his own defense.

Chicago Tribune

Look back at the moment Queen Elizabeth II appeared at the Olympics with ‘James Bond’ in 2012

A look back at the wonderful Queen Elizabeth moment from the 2012 Olympics.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Was shocked to see the next year's BWF calendar, says Kidambi Srikanth

MUMBAI: Athletes across sports have often complained about a busy schedule hampering their physical and mental fitness and ability to keep producing top notch performances. It has been a problem with badminton, where the Badminton World Federation normally chalk out a choc-a-block calendar.

The Times of India

Olympic icon Mark Spitz 'tricked Russians into growing moustaches' with cheeky lie

American swimming legend Mark Spitz won seven gold medals at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, after pulling the wool over the eyes of his main Russian rivals

Daily Mirror

Who is the newest Loose Woman? Dame Kelly Holmes’ career and life so far

The 52-year-old will make her first appearance on the show as part of the panel on September 12

Evening Standard

Fifty years on, Matthews and Collett are owed an apology for their Olympic expulsion

The Americans’ actions at the 1972 Games had echoes of Tommie Smith and John Carlos. But today their story has been largely forgotten

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The Independent UK

Tokyo Olympics sponsorship scandal widens with more arrests

Bribery allegations against a former Tokyo Olympics organizing committee member are widening as Japanese prosecutors “re-arrested” Haruyuki Takahashi in a case involving suspected payments from a publisher which became a sponsor for the Games

Reuters

Two officials at Tokyo 2020 sponsor arrested in widening bribery probe

Japanese prosecutors arrested two officials at a sponsor of the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday as part of a widening bribery investigation that media said involved a former member of the Tokyo 2020 board.

Newsroom.co.nz

Kiwi rookie's leap from cow paddock to royal estate

At 35, Monica Spencer is a world champs debutant in the NZ eventing team competing in Italy. Becoming a new mum hasn't broken her stride, either, she tells Suzanne McFadden.

Radio France Internationale

Germany, Israel mark 50 years since Munich Olympics massacre

Germany and Israel's presidents on Monday lead commemorations marking 50 years since the Munich Olympics attack, with hopes that a long-awaited compensation deal for bereaved families will finally help them heal from the painful episode.

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Olympics-50 years on, Germany asks for forgiveness over 1972 Munich Games attacks

Germany's president asked for forgiveness on Monday for his country's failure to protect Israeli athletes and team members who were murdered 50 years ago at the 1972 Munich Olympics.

Sports Illustrated

When the Games Changed Forever

Fifty years later, the author recalls his bond with Mark Spitz, whose unprecedented Olympic performance was overshadowed by an act of terrorism.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The real story of why you see tie-dyed Lithuanian basketball shirts at Grateful Dead shows

The Independent UK

Germany, Israel mark 50th anniversary of 1972 Olympic attack

The German and Israeli presidents are to join relatives of the 11 Israeli athletes killed in the attack by Palestinian militants on the 1972 Munich Olympics to mark the 50th anniversary

Wales Online

Jade Jones 'loved every minute' of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins despite being told to 'take smirk off face' within minutes of starting

Jade is recruit number 10 of 14 celebrities in this series

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Ex-Aoki chairman admits to bribery

Hironori Aoki, the former chairman of Aoki Holdings, Inc. who is under investigation for alleged bribery related to the Tokyo Olympics, has admitted that he made bribes, according to sources.

The National (Scotland)

Doubters spurred me on to medal at Commonwealth Games, insists Beth Potter

BETH POTTER does not like to say she is driven by the desire to prove people wrong. But nevertheless, five years into her triathlon career, she…

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