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The treatment of environmental activists at Olympic Games contradicts IOC’s Olympism ideals

With the Paris Olympics fast approaching under the shadow of the climate crisis, activists and advocates continue to raise questions about the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) commitment to one of three pillars of the Olympic Agenda: sustainability.

The Conversation

Organiser of Paris Olympics keeps focus on Games, not politics

The chief organiser of the Paris Olympics says he is focused on preparing for the Games later this month rather than the political turmoil gripping France.

Radio France Internationale

Beating the odds: three Olympic sportswomen on overcoming poverty, mockery – and small swimming pools

In the second part of our focus on the run-up to the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, we speak to women who have faced mockery, abuse and a lack of resources to compete for their countries in their chosen fields

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Seine water quality improves ahead of Paris Olympics, new tests show

With the Paris Olympics just three weeks away, recent test results show promising improvements in the Seine's water quality. The river is set to host several outdoor swimming events during the Games.

Radio France Internationale

One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics

Georgia State professor Moraima “Mo” Ivory is known for bringing celebrities like Steve Harvey and Ludacris into her law class

The Independent UK

Paris Olympics puts high-tech crackdown on doping to the test

In the battle against drug use at the Paris Olympics, the International Testing Agency plans to deploy a more streamlined, high-tech approach to identify and target potential cheats.

Radio France Internationale

Anti-doping Agency Sharpens Its Tools For Paris Olympics

In the battle against drug use at the Paris Olympics, the International Testing Agency (ITA) plans to deploy a more streamlined, high-tech approach to identify and target potential cheats.

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In a class of their own: three Olympic sportswomen talk about overcoming war, hardship and the Taliban

In advance of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, we speak to women who have faced conflict, discrimination and a lack of funding to stand as their countries’ only female qualifiers in their chosen fields

The Guardian - UK

Six athletes, including one woman, in Palestine team for Paris Olympics

Six athletes, including one woman, have been selected to represent Palestine at the Paris Olympics

The Independent UK

Homeless to Olympian: ex-swimmer's remarkable journey

Ex-Australian swimmer Daniel Smith has highlighted the importance of mental health ahead of the Paris Olympics after his own remarkable recovery.

AAP

Louie Hinchliffe books Olympic spot by winning 100m UK Athletics title

He almost walked away from the sport but is now heading to Paris

Evening Standard

Australian track team head into unknown at Olympics

Grace Brown on the road and the men's team sprint on the track are the key medal prospects among the first Australian cyclists confirmed for the Paris Olympics.

AAP

Olympics 2024: How to watch, when it starts, key dates in Paris

It’s almost time for the Paris Olympics

The Independent UK

France Makes Multibillion-euro Gamble On Olympic Gold

France is facing a bill of almost nine billion euros for hosting the Paris Olympics but top officials say the financial fallout could be more "psychological" than economic.

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France makes multibillion-euro gamble on Olympic gold

France is facing a bill of almost nine billion euros for hosting the Paris Olympics but top officials say the financial fallout could be more "psychological" than economic.

The Independent UK

Dutch beach volleyball player who served time for rape has qualified for Paris Olympics

A Dutch beach volleyball player convicted and imprisoned eight years ago for raping an underage girl in Britain has qualified for the Paris Olympics

Radio France Internationale

Jamaican Olympic sprint queen Thompson-Herah pulls out of Paris Olympics

Elaine Thompson-Herah, the only woman to have successfully defended the 100m and 200m sprint double, on Thursday pulled out of the Paris Olympics due to an achilles injury.

The Independent UK

Want to follow swimming in Paris? Then get up to speed on WADA, doping, China and trimetazidine

The Paris Olympics open next month and the agency that oversees doping enforcement is under scrutiny following allegations it failed to pursue positive tests of Chinese swimmers who won medals — including three gold — at the Tokyo Games in 2021

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Experience, youth on Aussie Olympic table tennis team

Australia's table tennis team for the Paris Olympics features four Games debutants.

International Business Times

Iconic Sites Hosting Paris Olympics Events

The Paris Olympics have been designed to showcase the City of Light in all its splendour, with many events set to take place at some of its most iconic locations.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Alex Morgan was left off the USWNT roster for the Paris Olympics and fans were stunned

This is stunning. No Alex Morgan at the Olympics.

The Independent UK

Alex Morgan reacts to missing USA team for Paris Olympics in major Emma Hayes call

U.S. national team forward Alex Morgan was left off coach Emma Hayes’ roster for the Paris Olympics

International Business Times

French Tech Giant Atos's Top Shareholder Drops Rescue Offer

A consortium led by the top shareholder of troubled French tech giant Atos, an IT partner for the Paris Olympics and French military, has withdrawn a rescue offer for the group, the companies said on Wednesday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Georgia sophomore qualifies for the Olympics

University of Georgia track standout Aaliyah Butler has qualifies for the Paris Olympics with a record time

France 24

Paris organisers unable to confirm Olympic swimming events for Seine – with one month to go

The Seine is set to be a star feature of the Paris Olympics, but with just one month remaining until the opening of the games, heavy rains and pollution are keeping organisers in suspense on whether they will be able to host the open-water swimming events and a leg of…

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