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Saina Nehwal hits back at trolls after javelin comment, says comparison to Kangana Ranaut is a compliment

NEW DELHI: India badminton star Saina Nehwal recently faced an online backlash after admitting she was unaware of javelin throw as a sport until Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. The badminton star and three-time Olympin made the remark during a podcast, leading to a wave…

The Times of India

Grit and glory: Swapnil Kusale eyes Los Angeles 2028 for an encore

Pune-based Swapnil Kusale, who bagged India's third shooting bronze at the Paris Olympics with the rifle 3P medal, sets his sights on an encore in LA 2028

The Times of India

Colin Kaepernick Wants to Play Flag Football for Team USA at 2028 Olympics

The former 49ers quarterback is already looking ahead to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

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JK Rowling and Elon Musk named in Imane Khalif’s lawsuit over Olympics gender row

Rowling referred to the boxer as a ‘male’ and accused her of ‘enjoying the distress of a woman he’s just punched in the head’

The Independent UK

Xander Schauffele Admits Olympic Disappointment: ‘I Was Pretty Bummed Out’

The Tokyo gold medalist shot over par in the final round in Paris to miss the podium and is trying to shake it off with a chance to catch gold medalist Scottie Scheffler in the playoffs.

Sports Illustrated

Raygun is now Australia’s most famous dancer. What does she reveal about our own attitudes towards dance?

The inclusion of breaking in the 2024 Olympic Games certainly raised eyebrows. And now, Australian competitor Rachael Gunn (known as “Raygun”) is one of the most famous Olympians from any nation – as well as Australia’s most famous dancer.

The Conversation

Michael Bisping intrigued by Jake Paul’s desire to compete in 2028 Olympics

"I've actually got a lot of respect for him," Michael Bisping said of Jake Paul announcing he'll box in the L.A. Olympics.

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Botswana Fills Massive Stadium to Welcome Home 200-Meter Gold Medalist Letsile Tebogo

The sprinter won the country's first Olympic gold medal last week in the 200-meter race.

Sports Illustrated

Lydia Ko pulls an all-nighter after winning gold, heads to Scotland with Olympic medal in tow

“It's great because it will probably be my last time playing the British Open at St. Andrews,” said Ko.

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Going for gold at the Olympic Games is great – but sport for all is better

Letters: Readers respond to an article by Barney Ronay on Team GB and elitism in sport

The Guardian - UK

Amber Rutter demands apology after being robbed of chance for Olympic shooting gold by ‘incorrect decision’

Rutter won silver in the women’s skeet final at Paris 2024 but judges missed her making a shot that would have extended the battle for gold

The Independent UK

Unseen Footage Of Bullied Aussie Breaker Has Fans Asking, “Where Was This In The Competition?”

Unseen footage of Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn, aka Raygun, showed a side of her that fans never saw at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The post Unseen Footage Of Bullied Aussie Breaker Has Fans Asking, “Where Was This In The Competition?” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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NBCU: Paris Olympics Viewing up 82% from Tokyo

Paris Olympics delivers 30.6M viewers across NBCU, Peacock and key NBCU platforms; a record 23.5B minutes was streamed on NBCU platforms

TV Tech

It’s shameful how badly the Olympics’ governing bodies are failing Jordan Chiles

Jordan Chiles deserves so much better from everyone involved here.

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“Paris Looks Like A Cheap Version Of Tokyo,” People Say After Olympian Compares Two Gold Medals

"Olympic medals, we gotta step up the quality a little bit." The post “Paris Looks Like A Cheap Version Of Tokyo,” People Say After Olympian Compares Two Gold Medals first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Independent UK

Filipino gymnast who won 2 Olympic golds in Paris gets hero's welcome and free buffets for life

Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo has flown home to a hero’s welcome after winning two gold medals at the Paris Olympics

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Tom Cruise Rappelled Into the Olympics, Rode Off on a LiveWire S2 Del Mar

Famously stunt-prone actor Tom Cruise rappeled into Paris' Olympic stadium during the closing ceremony, picked up the flag, and then rode off on a LiveWire Del Mar.

Fortune

Olympic gold medalist Kristen Faulkner describes her decision to leave venture capital: "There was a moment actually”

In 2021, Kristen Faulkner left her venture capital job to pursue professional cycling. Now, she’s a two-time Olympic gold medalist.

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Evening Standard

Olympics: London must learn lessons from 'cool' Paris Games in bid for 2040 return

Joyful and picturesque French Olympics can provide an ideal blueprint as London eyes another hosting turn after the success of 2012

The Times of India

Arshad Nadeem rewarded with 10 million rupees and a car by Pakistan's Punjab govt

NEW DELHI: Arshad Nadeem, the Olympic javelin throw gold medalist, received a substantial reward from the Punjab government on Tuesday for his remarkable achievement at the recently concluded Paris Games. The government presented him with a cash prize of 10 million rupees and a new car in recognition of his…

The Guardian - UK

‘I cried with joy’: readers’ memorable moments from Paris Olympics

The 2024 Games have provided romantic moments, uplifting camaraderie and frayed tempers

The Conversation

Olympics: 4 things South African sport tourism can learn from what went right in Paris

If you followed the Paris 2024 Olympics broadcast, you’ll have noticed the breathtaking city backdrop to events, the festive atmosphere and active support of spectators. Touted as marking a new era, the games introduced several innovations in its planning and delivery – starting with an opening ceremony outside a stadium…

The Guardian - UK

Germany ponders its Olympic future after disappointing Paris medal tally

Funding cuts, bureaucracy and societal change are being blamed. Could hosting a Games be the answer?

Fortune

Kristen Faulkner, the former VC who just won two Olympic gold medals, talks leaving Silicon Valley behind to follow her cycling dreams

In 2021, Faulkner left her job as an investor to become a professional cyclist and, ultimately, an Olympic champion.

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“Deeply Disappointed”: Jordan Chiles Forced To Give Up Olympic Medal After Appeal Rejected By Court

Jordan Chiles posted a series of broken heart emojis after the announcement, and she said she was stepping away from social media "for [her] mental health." The post “Deeply Disappointed”: Jordan Chiles Forced To Give Up Olympic Medal After Appeal Rejected By Court first appeared on Bored Panda.

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