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My main aim is Paris Olympics, says ace Indian paddler Manika Batra

NEW DELHI: India's star paddler Manika Batra is fully focussed on her target and minced no words in stating that her aim is 2024 Olympics slated to be held in Paris.

The Times of India

Defending Olympic gold will not be easy for Neeraj Chopra: David Rudisha

NEW DELHI: India's ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will be defending his Tokyo gold in the next year's Paris Olympics but Kenya's David Rudisha on Saturday said that defending the feat will not be an easy task for the 25-year-old.

The Times of India

Surfing great Kelly Slater to retire after Paris Olympics in 2024

Eleven-time world champion says he will call time on his long and decorated career if he appears at the Games, when he will be 52

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Nations: No clarity on neutrality, no Olympics for Russia

The governments of more than 30 nations signed a letter calling on the IOC to clarify the definition of “neutrality” as it seeks a way to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes back into international sports and next year's Paris Olympics

The Independent UK

Akshdeep and Priyanka win men's and women's 20km race walk gold, qualify for Worlds and Olympics

RANCHI: Unheralded Akshdeep Singh clinched the men's 20km event gold with a stunning national record time to qualify for this year's World Championships as well as 2024 Paris Olympics on the opening day of the National Open Race Walking Championships here on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Russia's gymnastics, wrestling federations invited to Asian Games - officials

Russia's gymnastics and wrestling federations said on Tuesday they had been invited to take part in this year's Asian Games, a move that could potentially pave the way for their athletes to qualify for next year's Paris Olympics.

Reuters

No ‘pretend neutrality’ for Russian athletes at Olympics, Zelensky demands

Britain is among those lobbying for an outright ban on individual Russians and Belarusians at the Paris Olympics.

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Zelenskiy calls any Russian return to Olympics a ‘manifestation of violence’

Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told a summit of 35 sports ministers that Russian and Belarusian competitors would be forced ‘to play along with war propaganda’

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskyy Tells Summit ‘No Place’ for Russia at Olympics

Russian athletes have "no place" at next year's Paris Olympics while their country’s invasion of Ukraine continues, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told a summit of sports officials from about 30 countries Friday. The International Olympic Committee argues it would be discriminatory to exclude Russia and ally Belarus from sports ahead…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hockeyroos begin journey to Paris Olympics

The Hockeyroos will use an six-game Pro League series in Sydney against China and Germany as a stepping stone towards hopefully making the Paris Olympics.

AAP

Denmark joins countries calling for Russian athlete ban from 2024 Paris Olympics

Following reports that 'up to 40 countries' could boycott the 2024 Paris Olympics, Denmark has announced its "official position" that Russia "must be excluded" from the Summer Games

Daily Mirror

Paris mayor backs banning Russia from 2024 Olympics unless war in Ukraine ends

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says there should be no Russian delegation allowed at the Paris Olympics next year if Moscow continues its war against Ukraine.

France 24

Paris mayor: No Russian team at 2024 Games if war continues

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says no Russian team should not be allowed to compete at the Paris Olympics next year if Moscow continues its war against Ukraine

The Independent UK

Olympic gold medallist Emma McKeon regains motivation ahead of Paris Olympics

After taking a break away from the pool following her successful Tokyo campaign, Emma McKeon is feeling mentally recharged with the Paris Olympics on the horizon.

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Team GB 'unlikely' to support Olympics boycott over Russian athletes

The International Olympic Committee are planning to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to take part in next year's Paris Olympics amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Olympic echoes of boycott era as Ukraine vs IOC intensifies

A contest that could define the 2024 Paris Olympics is playing out 18 months before medals are awarded

Radio France Internationale

France hopes to replace Notre-Dame's spire by the end of 2023

Notre-Dame cathedral, badly damaged by fire in 2019, should reopen by the end of 2024, according to France's Culture Ministry – too late for the Paris Olympics. The cathedral's distrinctive spire should nonetheless be back in place by the end of this year.

The Independent UK

Olympic bans and boycotts go back a century

Ukraine and the three Baltic countries have moved a step closer to boycotting next year’s Paris Olympics because of the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes

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The Independent UK

Ukraine steps up efforts to exclude Russia from Olympics

Ukraine has stepped up efforts to lobby international sports leaders against Russian participation in next year’s Paris Olympics as indications mount that the games could see the biggest boycott since the Cold War

Daily Mirror

Latvia could join Ukraine in Paris Olympics boycott over ‘unacceptable’ Russia plans

IOC President Thomas Bach says that Russian athletes should not be prevented from competing at next year's Paris Olympics "because of their passport” resulting in some countries threatening to boycott the Games

WEKU

With the Paris Olympics 18 months away, the debate over Russian athletes is back

Shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine last February, the International Olympic Committee recommended bans on Russian athletes. Now, the IOC has reversed course, to the protest of Ukrainian officials.

The Independent UK

Latvia threatens Olympic boycott if Russians compete

Latvia has threatened to boycott next year’s Paris Olympics if athletes from Russia and ally Belarus are allowed to take part after the country's invasion of Ukraine

The Times of India

Sports ministry gets Rs 700 crore-plus boost in Union Budget

NEW DELHI: In a year when the Indian athletes will compete at the Asian Games and prepare for 2024 Paris Olympics, the Sports Ministry has got a fillip with the government allocating Rs 3,397.32 crore, an increase of Rs 723.97 crore, in the Union Budget here on Wednesday.

Reuters

Ukraine on mission to ban Russia from Olympics, IOC says sanctions stand

Ukraine hopes to secure widespread international support for banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from the Paris Olympics in 2024 due to Moscow's invasion, the sports minister said on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

France under fire over fast-track plan for AI video surveillance at Paris Olympics

Ministers say exceptional security needed but rights groups warn new law could extend police powers permanently

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