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'Hundreds of thousands' of free tickets pledged for Games opening ceremony

Paris (AFP) - Hundreds of thousands of people will be able to watch the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics for free, organisers stressed Tuesday amid ongoing criticism about the price of tickets for next year's event.

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'So expensive' - Paris Olympics ticket prices mar image of Games for all

Paris (AFP) - Athletes have joined the clamour of criticism at the high cost of tickets for the 2024 Paris Olympics, decried as undermining organisers' promises of a Games accessible to all.

AFP

Ukrainian swimming sisters cling to Olympic hopes

Montpellier (France) (AFP) - Far from home and fearful for their family they left behind, Ukrainian artistic swimmers Vladyslava and Maryna Aleksiiva are still daring to dream of winning medals at the Paris Olympics.

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France's Constitutional Council clears smart video cameras for Olympics

France's Constitutional Council has given the all clear for Emmanuel Macron's government to continue with the law to deploy AI-powered video surveillance for major events such as the 2023 rugby union World Cup and the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics.

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Reigning champs China off to stellar start at Sudirman Cup

The biennial Sudirman Cup has an extra edge this year because performances count towards qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Hindu

BTCC gets in early with 2024 race calendar

Series organiser TOCA has been moved to secure its dates promptly due to next year’s Paris Olympics and Euro 2024 football tournament, in order to get the best possible slots for its broadcasting on ITV.

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France's Riner wins 11th judo world title

Doha (AFP) - French judo star Teddy Riner won a record-extending 11th individual judo world championship title in Doha on Saturday, six years after his last, as he gears up for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Back in from the cold, Russian judokas eye Paris Olympics

Doha (AFP) - After returning to international competition at the world championships in Doha following a ban in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian and Belarusian judokas are now eyeing next year's Paris Olympics.

AFP

Shooting Australia under fire as Olympic hopefuls forced to fork out thousands to attend competitions

With just over 12 months until the 2024 Paris Olympics, Australia's elite clay target shooting athletes are in the midst of a funding crisis.

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1.5 million Olympic tickets on sale in new lottery round for 2024 Paris Games

The second round of ticket sales for next year's Paris Olympics has started

The Independent UK

French gastronomy facing huge logistical challenge for Olympics

Paris (AFP) - France's vaunted gastronomy will be put to the ultimate test when organisers of the 2024 Paris Olympics have to feed 15,000 athletes.

AFP

Bernard Lapasset, world rugby chief and driving force behind Paris Olympics, dies

Paris (AFP) - Bernard Lapasset, former president of rugby union's governing body and the driving force behind Paris' successful 2024 Olympic bid, has died.He was 75.

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Euro winners England face Netherlands in new UEFA Women's Nations League

Paris (AFP) - Reigning European champions England were drawn on Monday to play 2019 World Cup runners-up the Netherlands in the new UEFA Women's Nations League, which will also serve as qualifiers for next year's Paris Olympics.

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Sisters first, sailors second in twins' Olympic quest

Sailing twins Courtney and Brianna Reynolds-Smith are gunning for the Paris Olympics, and although it's been an uphill battle, they're happy chasing the same dream together, Suzanne McFadden writes.

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Watch: Council of Europe hold hearing on Russian and Belarus athletes participating in 2024 Olympics

Watch as the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe holds a hearing on whether to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to take part in the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics.

The Independent UK

4 million apply for tickets for Paris Olympics in lottery

Four million applications were received for an online lottery where winners get to buy tickets for next year’s Paris Olympics

Radio France Internationale

Council of Europe rules France violated charter on disabled people's rights

The Council of Europe has condemned France for not respecting disability rights in accessing education, healthcare and public transport, following a complaint lodged in 2018. Whilst not legally binding, the decision piles on the pressure some 500 days before the Paris Olympics, which thousands of disabled people are expected to…

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Turning the tide: Olympic organisers hope to make murky Seine swimmable again

A costly and complex clean-up is resuscitating the River Seine in the French capital just in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The city and its region aim to turn the Seine's clouded waters into a venue for outdoor swimming events.

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Mbappe sees future at PSG and targets Olympic 'dream'

Paris (AFP) - Kylian Mbappe has said he will still be a Paris Saint-Germain player next season despite regular speculation over his future, as the France superstar also admitted he hopes to play for his country at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Independent UK

Fancy a dip? An Olympic reboot for Paris' toxic River Seine

A costly and complex clean-up is resuscitating the River Seine just in time for it to play a starring role in the 2024 Paris Olympics

Bangkok Post

IOC: Ukrainian athletes will suffer from boycott

BERLIN: The International Olympic Committee has criticised Ukraine’s decision not to allow Ukrainian athletes to take part in qualifying events for the 2024 Paris Olympics if they have to compete against Russians, saying it will hurt only Ukrainian sport and its athletes.

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Ukraine Says Athletes Not Allowed to Compete Against Russians in Paris Qualifiers

Ukrainian athletes will not be allowed to take part in qualifying events for the 2024 Paris Olympics if they have to compete against Russians, government minister Oleh Nemchinov said. Nemchinov, secretary of Ukraine's cabinet ministers, said the government's decision was adopted following a proposal by sports minister Vadym Huttsait and…

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Winning streak overtakes Olympian's tough year

After injury put her on the back foot last year, Olympic triathlete Nicole van der Kaay is on a stirring winning streak to start her journey to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Suzanne McFadden writes.

Daily Mirror

Olympic champion Adam Peaty steps away from competing amid mental health concerns

Three-time Olympic champion swimmer Adam Peaty has announced he is stepping away from the sport due to burnout, ahead of next year's Paris Olympics

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France approves algorithmic video surveillance to safeguard Olympics

France has legalised the use of intelligent video surveillance for major events including the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics – despite warnings the technology is a blatant breach of privacy that violates civil liberties.

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