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It’s official: The Olympic Esports Games will be held in 2025. Here’s everything you need to know

Shot put and pole vault now rub shoulders at the Olympic Games with sport climbing and breaking, introduced at the Tokyo and Paris Games respectively. The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) constant efforts to reconcile Olympic traditions with the recognition of contemporary forms of sport led it to take an even…

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Track sprint: How the 2024 Paris track sprint works

The need to know about the sprint competition at the Olympic Games

Cycling Weekly

Team Australia’s Doctor Revealed Extra Measures For Triathletes Who Swam In Poo (AKA The Seine)

Team Australia's Doctor Revealed Extra Measures For Triathletes Who Swam In Poo (AKA The Seine)

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China’s Zhou Yaqin’s Viral Reaction To Biting Medals At The Olympic Games Is So Stinkin’ Cute

If there was an Olympic Games event for wholesomeness, Yaqin would have bagged gold.

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Historic! Vinesh Phogat becomes first Indian woman wrestler to reach Olympic final, assures at least a silver

NEW DELHI: Vinesh Phogat on Tuesday created history, becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the final of the Olympic Games.

The Times of India

“Go To The Cheater Games”: Michael Phelps Demands Lifetime Ban For Anyone Caught Doping At Olympics

Michael Phelps advocated for a lifetime ban for anyone caught doping at the Olympic Games, saying they should “go to the cheater games.” The post “Go To The Cheater Games”: Michael Phelps Demands Lifetime Ban For Anyone Caught Doping At Olympics first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Astronomy ‘Olympics’ is being hosted in Africa for the first time: 4 big talking points

Cutting-edge telescopes, gravitational waves, black holes and our solar system’s central star, the Sun, are just a few of the topics that will be on the table in Cape Town, South Africa, for an event that’s a scientific version of the Olympic Games – though the world’s leading astronomy researchers…

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Novak Djokovic's former coach Goran Ivanisevic backs Paris champion to go for gold at LA 2028

NEW DELHI: Goran Ivanisevic, Novak Djokovic's former coach, believes that the Serbian tennis star's victorious performance at the Olympic Games in Paris could inspire him to continue playing until the 2028 Los Angeles Games. At 37 years old, Djokovic showcased his enduring prowess on the court.

The Times of India

Parisians who boycotted city hurry home to join Olympics revelry

Anticipating large crowds and security checks that would complicate daily life during the Olympic Games, many Parisians decided to leave town, taking early holidays far from the capital. But today, seeing the positive ambiance and France's string of medals, some regret having left and are coming back.

Radio France Internationale

Olympic fervour in pictures: 'My friends who left Paris now regret it'

After weeks of grumbling, Parisians have finally embraced the carnival spirit of the Olympic Games. From café terraces to fan zones, residents of the French capital are joining thousands of visitors from abroad for a celebratory weekend, marked by a cycling race through the heart of Paris.

France 24

Greater Paris region claims Olympic boost as tourist figures continue to rise

The Olympic Games have created an encouraging boost for the Greater Paris region, with a 20 percent year-on-year increase in tourist numbers between 24 and 27 July, according to initial figures from Choose Paris Region – the agency created to attract visitors to the Île-de-France region.

Radio France Internationale

What the 2024 Olympics tells us about global geopolitics

Since the Olympic Games in Paris began, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, has posted the statement “This is France!” several times on his social media platforms.

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Break dancing used to pride itself on inclusivity – so why is it in the Olympic Games but not the Paralympics?

Break dancing has at last made it to the Olympic Games. This acceptance by the most exclusive of sporting institutions has been a long time in the making. Break dance promoters first mooted its inclusion in the early 1980s.

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No 'tangible' terror threat detected since the start of the Paris Olympics, interior minister says

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin says authorities have not detected any “tangible” terror threat during the first week of the Olympic Games

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What is a Decathlon? Every Sport in the Event

It's hard enough to qualify for the Olympic Games in one event. How about qualifying for 10? That's essentially what Decathlon athletes are tasked with doing,

The Times of India

Sebastian Coe lauds Neeraj Chopra for putting India on Olympics map

PARIS: World Athletics (WA) president Sebastian Coe on Thursday lauded World and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra for putting India in the elite company of 100 nations who have won a gold in athletics at the Olympic Games.

The Independent UK

Does golf belong at the Olympics? Here’s what the Paris 2024 players and fans think

Rory McIlroy called the 30,000-strong crowd at Le Golf National ‘unbelievable’ as a unique atmosphere took hold during Thursday’s opening round in the men’s Olympic golf event near Paris

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Vacationing Macron Takes Back Seat During Games

French President Emmanuel Macron has opted to take a back seat during the Olympic Games after weeks of domestic political turmoil, heading to his Mediterranean holiday residence and leaving Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to oversee proceedings in Paris.

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Paris taxis demand compensation for loss of income over Olympic disruption

Taxis drivers in Paris are voicing their disappointment at the low level of activity since the start of the Olympic Games – due to a lack of customers – and are calling for state compensation.

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Paris Olympics 2024: faster, higher, stronger – and more data-driven

For the first post-COVID Olympics, there are some major changes now in place at the Paris 2024 Games. First of all, there are no physical tickets for visitors. All tickets are digital, but spectators can separately purchase an additional paper souvenir ticket for their event. While this is significantly a…

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France reports 68 cyberattacks related to Paris Olympics

French authorities have detected and foiled 68 cyberattacks linked to the Olympic Games since 22 July, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has said.

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How the Olympics opening ceremony triggered a debate on ‘woke ideology’ in France

France was hurt, divided and in need of a great federating event after recent elections. And Emmanuel Macron framed the Olympic Games as an opportunity to “unite around a France that welcomes the world”, calling for a “political truce” during that time.

The Times of India

Simone Biles seeks more Olympic gymnastics glory as athletics kicks off in Paris

NEW DELHI: Simone Biles, the renowned US gymnast, is set to make history once again at the Olympic Games in Paris.

The Times of India

Deepika Kumari works her way into pre-quarters of Paris Olympics

Deepika Kumari rode her luck to stay alive making the pre-quarterfinals of the women's individual recurve event of the Olympic Games at the Esplanade des Invalides in Paris on Wednesday.

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P1 Singularis M30 XC race wheels review – the rim of choice for both Gold medal-winning XCO riders at the Paris Olympics

With multiple World Cup wins and now a clean sweep at the Olympic Games XCO races, the Singularis M30 wheels have plenty of pedigree, but how does that translate on the trail for us mere mortals?

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