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Chinese swimmers will be under scrutiny at the Paris Olympics after positive doping tests revealed

Few athletes will be under as much scrutiny at the Paris Olympics as the swimmers from China

The Independent UK

From LeBron to Ledecky: 10 biggest names to watch at Paris Olympics 2024

From sporting legends to Gen Z prodigies, Al Jazeera picks out 10 ‘must watch’ athletes at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Al Jazeera

There's No Way Clippers Are Actually Upset Kawhi Leonard Isn't Playing in Olympics

The Los Angeles Clippers say they're "very disappointed" that USA Basketball decided to pull Kawhi Leonard from the Paris Olympics. There's no way that's true.

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Paris Mayor To Swim In Seine Ahead Of Olympics

The mayor of the French capital Anne Hidalgo is set to take a long-awaited dip in the Seine on Wednesday to demonstrate the river is clean enough to host the outdoor swimming events at the Paris Olympics, her office said.

International Business Times

French PM Attal resigns but will remain in caretaker role amid political deadlock

French President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Tuesday, the presidential office said, adding that Attal will lead a caretaker government with restricted powers until a new government is named. The leftist New Popular Front alliance has still not managed to name a consensus candidate…

France 24

Will the Seine be clean enough by the Olympics? Not even the experts know yet

With the Paris Olympics less than two weeks away, a question hangs over the Games: Will the Seine River be clean enough for athletes to swim in it

The Independent UK

Australian Josh Azzopardi added to Olympic 100m field

Australian sprinter Josh Azzopardi has been added to the field for the men's individual 100m at the Paris Olympics.

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Breakdancing, DJs and Tahitian surf: Paris 2024 is going for gold in Olympic innovation

Think of the Olympic Games and for many of us it conjures images of the traditional marquee events: track and field, swimming, weightlifting, gymnastics. But the games are changing – and the Paris Olympics will take it to a new level.

The Conversation

Meet the cyclist who's going to the Paris Olympics to row

Cyclist Caileigh Filmer of Team Blue Ridge Twenty24 is headed to her third Olympics to row.

Cycling Weekly

Olympic Torch Relay Seeks To Win Over Sceptical Parisians

The torch relay ahead of the Paris Olympics reached the French capital for the first time on Sunday, with organisers hoping to build enthusiasm for the Games among the city's sceptical residents.

International Business Times

Paris Olympics 2024: Antim, Aman seeded 4th, 6th, Vinesh unseeded in wrestling events

Antim Panghal (women's 53 kg) and Aman Sehrawat (men's 57 kg) have been seeded fourth and sixth in their respective weight categories for the wrestling events at the Paris Olympics, which will kickstart on August 5. Read further on Dynamite News:

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French sports minister takes a dip in the Seine ahead of Paris Olympics

French sports minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra has taken a symbolic dip in the Seine in a bid to ease concerns about water quality before the start of the Paris Olympics

The Independent UK

France's sports minister takes dip in Seine in boost for Olympics organisers

French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera swam in the Seine on Saturday, raising hopes the river will be clean enough for competitors at the Paris Olympics which start in less than a fortnight.

Radio France Internationale

Mothers competing in the Paris Olympics can balance being a parent with their sport thanks to these fantastic inclusive measures

The Paris Olympics is welcoming athletes who are mothers, by taking inclusive measures proving women don't need to stop competing just because they give birth.

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The Times of India

Sports minister chairs high-level meeting to review India's preparations for Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review India's preparations for the Paris Olympics and also established a coordination group to ensure holistic support for athletes and to address any issues that arise during the lead-up to and throughout the competition.

The Times of India

Govt constitutes coordination group for Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: The govt on Friday established a coordination group to ensure holistic support for athletes and to address any issues that arise during the lead-up to the Paris Olympics. The Games will run from July 26 to August 11.

France 24

Flying taxis at Paris 2024: Time running out for approval amid political bust-up

It’s one of the logistical questions hanging over the Paris Olympics, two weeks from the Opening Ceremony: will there be flying taxis?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Regan Smith: 5 facts about the Olympic swimmer and world-record holder aiming for gold in Paris

Regan Smith is a three-time Olympic medalist, but the Team USA swimmer is aiming for gold in Paris.

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Matildas Could Be Without Another Captain This Olympics After Steph Catley Suffers Leg Injury

Matildas' captain Steph Catley has suffered a leg injury, just weeks before the women's soccer team's first game at the Paris Olympics.

Radio France Internationale

Paris airports labour dispute threatens Olympics arrivals

A dispute between aviation workers and management at the French capital's airports threatens to overshadow years of preparations for visitors and athletes arriving for the Paris Olympics this month.

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USA Basketball Defeats Canada In Paris Olympics Tune-Up

USA Basketball defeats Canada 86-72 in a tune-up game ahead of the Paris Olympics, showcasing depth and talent.

The Times of India

Prakash Padukone is set to travel to Paris Olympics as badminton squad mentor

NEW DELHI: Prakash Padukone, a renowned figure in Indian badminton, will accompany the 15-member national team to the Paris Olympics as a mentor. The prestigious event is slated to commence on July 26.

The Times of India

'Defend to win, hunt on counterattack': Hockey team's mantra for Paris

NEW DELHI: Indian men's hockey team has spelt out its success mantra for the Paris Olympics - defend to win, hunt for goals on counterattack and concede fewer penalty corners.

International Business Times

Cuban Olympic Champ Trains To Compete In Paris As A Refugee

Fernando Dayan Jorge Enriquez, a champion sprint canoeist who fled his native Cuba two years ago, feels sick but still wakes up early to train for the Paris Olympics, where he will compete for a refugee team.

Radio France Internationale

Paris to contest plans for river landing pad for flying taxis at 2024 Olympics

France's government has given the go-ahead for a floating landing pad for flying taxis to be built on the River Seine. It's set to be shown off during the Paris Olympics, but Paris City Hall says it plans to challenge the landing pad permit in court.

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