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Susan Egelstaff: The BBC's reduced Olympic coverage is a huge blow to sports fans

The value of sport being on free-to-air television channels cannot be under-estimated and so the BBC's reduced coverage of Paris 2024 is a huge blow…

The National (Scotland)

Olympic Organizers Apologize For Mistakenly Introducing South Korea As North Korea

Learn about the regrettable mistake at the Olympic Games opening ceremony when South Korea was introduced as North Korea, prompting a formal apology from t...

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Riders on the storm: Paris hunkers down for a rain-soaked Olympics

Paris woke up to a grey first day of the Olympic Games Saturday, with rain forcing the men’s skateboarding to postpone its first event until Monday and a number of cyclists skidding off their bikes in the individual time trials through the heart of Paris. But Australia’s Grace Brown weathered…

France 24

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India at Paris Olympics: Shooter Manu Bhaker and shuttlers shine; hockey team off to solid start too

NEW DELHI: Manu Bhaker made a strong start by reaching the 10m air pistol final, while India's badminton and men's hockey teams also enjoyed successful openings at the Olympic Games on Saturday.

The Times of India

Paris Olympics: Sarabjot Singh misses 10m air pistol final by one inner-10

NEW DELHI: Sarabjot Singh and Arjun Singh Cheema showed glimpses of brilliance but failed to qualify for the men's 10m air pistol final, while both the air rifle mixed teams also crashed out during qualification, marking a disappointing start for Indian shooters at the Olympic Games on Saturday.

The Times of India

Queen Mary nails business casual in white midi dress and red blazer combination

The Queen of Denmark looked stunning as she attended the Olympic Games in Paris

Woman & Home

From the archive: Throwback Olympic snapshots from the 1980s and 90s

House librarian Tizane Navea-Rogers dives into The Independent’s photography archive and explores the Olympic Games through the lens

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Paris Olympics 2024: Braving attacks by arsonists and pre-opening chaos, city of love gets Olympics underway with grand ceremony

PARIS: The incessant wailing of police sirens could be heard at the stroke of 12 on Friday afternoon outside the Palais des Congres. The city was on high alert. Heavily armed police personnel had started cordoning off the area close to the River Seine. This beautiful world city, which moves…

The Times of India

'Massive Attack' On French Rail Threatens More Chaos

French rail officials warned of travel chaos for hundreds of thousands of people throughout the weekend after saboteurs following a meticulous plan paralysed much of the train network Friday as the Olympic Games started.

International Business Times

Celine Dion's stunning Olympics return

The singer closed out an Opening Ceremony that included Lady Gaga, a mystery figure, Marie Antoinette and more

Salon

‘Dream with us’: Bach delivers message of hope as rain fails to ruin Paris parade

The lingering applause at the Trocadéro suggested the crowd loved it and the Olympic Games opening ceremony delivered a thrilling final hour in the rain

The Guardian - UK

After 6 straight Olympic appearances over 16 years, Mario and Sonic are sitting out Paris 2024

It looks like the end of an era for Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games

GamesRadar

Who launched attack on the French rail network – and why?

Arsonists used crude methods but disruption to opening of the Olympic Games in Paris was severe

The Guardian - UK

How Many Fans Are There At Le Golf National For The Olympic Games?

The Paris Olympic committee has released the number of available tickets for each day of the men's and women's golf events, which are expected to be sold out

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The ultimate Olympics trivia: Can you get more than 12 correct answers?

As the world comes together to celebrate the pinnacle of athletic achievement, we invite you to test your knowledge and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Olympic Games. From its ancient origins to the modern-day spectacle, the Olympics have been a stage for incredible stories of triumph, perseverance,…

The Times of India

Paris Olympics: A 413-foot 'floating athletes village' in Tahiti has made up for surfers missing the Seine river opening ceremony

Surfers participating in the Olympic Games will not be present at the opening ceremony in Paris on Friday as they are based in Tahiti. However, they may have an advantage over their counterparts in the French capital when it comes to their unique accommodations.

PC Gamer

Hollywood billionaires Mario and Sonic now too good for the Olympic Games

The 2024 Olympics opening ceremony is at hand, and gaming's iconic mascots are nowhere to be found.

The Conversation

Politics, security and the Seine: where the Paris Olympics’ flashpoints will be

Two high-profile assaults on Australians in Paris have raised concerns about security ahead of the Olympic Games.

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Palestinian Olympic Threat Video Fake Of Possible Russian Origin: Sources, Experts

A video that has been widely shared on social media showing a purported Palestinian militant threatening attacks on France during the Olympic Games in Paris is a fake and could be of Russian origin, security sources and experts said on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Macron touts Paris summit tying sports and sustainability during Olympics

An international summit meant to bolster support for sport initiatives that accelerate sustainable development is to be held in Paris a day before the Olympic Games officially open

Android Central

Google is making it easier to follow the Olympic Games with new TV and Play features

Google is now the "Official Search AI Partner" for Team USA, using AI to highlight athletes and boost Olympic coverage.

Radio France Internationale

Paris streets transformed for 2024 Olympics: three perspectives

Some of the 2024 Olympic Games events will be held in the heart of Paris, and some of the city's streets have undergone drastic change to accommodate them. RFI spoke to Parisians about how the vast Olympic operation is affecting them.

France 24

Paris 2024: Stéphane Ashpool's French touch infuses Olympic outfits (4/5)

As FRANCE 24 takes a look at the artistic and cultural iterations of the Olympic Games, fashion designer Stéphane Ashpool invites us into his Paris workshop to get a sneak preview of his creations for the French athletes competing this summer. With a modern take on French heritage, Ashpool blends…

The Conversation

Are the Olympic Games politically neutral?

In the early 20th century, the father of the modern Olympic Games, Pierre de Coubertin, wrote that the competition ought to be “free from political interference”. Yet it’s often hard for champions to escape world affairs. Take the example of Algerian judoka, Fethi Nourine, who withdrew in from the Tokyo…

The Times of India

Mind games: The mental health spectrum in elite sport

The Olympic Games are at the pinnacle of human performance. The athletes who compete at these games are the strongest, fastest, most skilled in the world. The games don’t just test an athlete physically, they also test players mentally – and it’s the players who are mentally the toughest who…

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