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Journalist associations condemn sexist radio comments at Olympic tennis

The French association of women sports journalists and the union of sports journalists in France have condemned sexist comments made on national radio during a women’s tennis match at the Paris Olympics, where a commentator used stereotypical cliches about housewives to describe a player

The Independent UK

Boxer Nikhat Zareen's Olympic campaign in Paris ends with defeat against China's Wu Yu in pre-quarterfinal

India's Nikhat Zareen, the two-time world champion in the 50kg category, was eliminated from the Paris Olympics on Thursday with a defeat against the Asian Games gold medallist Wu Yu of China in the Round of 16.

The Times of India

India face first defeat in hockey at Paris Olympics against Belgium

NEW DELHI: India suffered their first setback in the group stage of the men's hockey competition at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, losing 1-2 to the reigning champions Belgium despite taking an early lead.

The Times of India

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Paris Olympics: Bronze medallist Swapnil Kusale's parents wanted no distraction for their son ahead of the final

Swapnil Kusale's parents, who were hooked to the TV set at their home watching their son compete in the 50 metre 3 Positions shooting final at the Paris Olympics, had no doubt that he will bring a medal home for the country.

The Times of India

Indians disappoint in men's 20km race walk at Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Indian race walkers performed poorly in the 20km event of the Paris Olympics on Thursday. Vikash Singh and Paramjeet Singh placed a pitiful 30th and 37th, respectively, while national record holder Akshdeep Singh withdrew after 6km.

The Times of India

Shooter Swapnil Kusale wins bronze, India's third medal of Paris Olympics

The Indian shooting contingent continued to fire medals on day six of the Paris Olympics, with Swapnil Kusale winning a bronze medal in men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions event with a score of 451.4.

The Times of India

“Did Turkey Send A Hitman?”: People Lose It Over 51-Year-Old Olympic Medal Winner With ‘No Equipment’

Yusuf Dikec, the 51-year-old Turkish shooter who won a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, had people humorously comparing him to a “Trained Assassin.” The post “Did Turkey Send A Hitman?”: People Lose It Over 51-Year-Old Olympic Medal Winner With ‘No Equipment’ first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Jemima Montag wins brave bronze in 20km walk

Australian Jemima Montag has drawn inspiration from her late grandmother to win a bronze medal in the women's 20km walk at the Paris Olympics.

AAP

The Paris Olympics may look fair and inclusive on TV. The truth is much darker

From a headscarf ban for French athletes to social cleansing in the capital, these Games rest on a foundation of injustice, says Guardian Europe columnist Rokhaya Diallo

The Guardian - UK

The reason you're hooked on obscure sports at the Paris Olympics? Artificial intelligence

Intel's AI is using crowd noise to find highlights from thousands of hours of footage, giving fencers and speed climbers a boost.

Fortune

Is the shallow pool in Paris really slowing Olympic swimmers down? Here’s what the science says

There has been plenty of rain, sweat and tears shed at the Paris Olympics this week. But the pool at the heart of La Defénce Arena has suffered a drought of world records that has athletes and officials scratching their heads.

The Conversation

Chinese swimmer's barb is 'weird': Australia's Chalmers

Australia's freestyle star Kyle Chalmers says it's weird for China's gold medallist Pan Zhanle to accuse him of disrespect.

AAP

Multiple Bicycle Crashes In Women's Triathlon At Paris Olympics

Discover the challenges faced by women triathletes in the cycling leg at the Paris Olympics due to wet conditions and crashes.

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Ina Garten excels at the Paris Olympics

To better understand a country's food is to better understand their culture

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International Business Times

Spielberg, Cruise, Kidman: Hollywood Comes To The Olympics

Hollywood is out in force at the Paris Olympics -- perhaps taking notes before the United States' turn to host with the next Games in 2028.

Cycling Weekly

Different bikes, race radios and only one rider getting gold: Key questions about the Paris Olympics road races answered

All the key questions answered ahead of this weekend’s showpiece road events in Paris

The Independent UK

Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of rape booed again, louder, loses second match of Olympics

The Dutch beach volleyball player who served time in prison after he was convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl in England has lost his second straight match at the Paris Olympics

Sports Illustrated

German Tennis Star Angelique Kerber Bids Adieu at the Paris Olympics

The 36-year-old’s loss to Qinwen Zheng marks the end of a stellar run, which includes three major titles.

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Noah Lyles Doesn’t Care What You Think About Him

Track and field’s biggest showman is bringing his vibrant personality to the Paris Olympics as he looks to back up his bold claim of being the world’s fastest man.

The Times of India

Paris Olympics Table Tennis: Birthday girl Sreeja Akula makes history, enters pre-quarterfinals in women's singles

NEW DELHI: Sreeja Akula celebrated her 26th birthday by advancing to the pre-quarterfinals of the women's singles table tennis competition at the Paris Olympics. With a hard-fought 4-2 victory over Singapore's Jian Zeng in the round of 32, she made history for Indian table tennis by joining compatriot Manika Batra…

AAP

China's swim gold medallist is drug-free, says Chalmers

Australian swimmer Kyle Chalmers won an Olympic 100m freestyle silver medal behind a Chinese rival who he believes is drug-free.

The Independent UK

Paris Olympics: Hong Kong hits back at Italy with pineapple pizza

Pizza Hut in Hong Kong offered free pineapple toppings on any pizzas when dining at its branches

The Independent UK

Paris Olympics tennis players' dirty little secret is that clay gets everywhere and is hard to clean

Tennis players competing on the kind of red clay courts being used at the Paris Olympics this week know that it's pretty much impossible to keep clothes — especially white socks — and footwear clean while running around on what’s really dust from crushed red bricks

The National (Scotland)

Scottish athlete Beth Potter 'super happy' with triathlon bronze

SCOTTISH athlete Beth Potter said she was “super happy” after clinching a bronze medal in the women’s triathlon at the Paris Olympics.

The Times of India

For making a 'fake' account to defend her, PV Sindhu calls fellow double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker a 'sweetheart'

NEW DELHI: Indian shooter Manu Bhaker has made history at the Paris Olympics, winning two bronze medals and becoming the first Indian athlete from independent India to achieve this feat in a single edition of the Olympics. Her admiration for fellow Indian sports icon PV Sindhu emerged as a touching…

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