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Raygun Retires From Breaking After 'Upsetting' Olympic Backlash

Australian breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn has announced her retirement from competition, citing a "really upsetting" backlash following her performance at the Paris Olympics.

International Business Times

Controversial Australian Olympic breaker retires from competition

Australian breaker Rachael Gunn has told a Sydney radio station that she plans to retire from competition just three months after her unconventional routine at the Paris Olympics led to her being ridiculed and spawned conspiracy theories about how she qualified for the Games

The Independent UK

'Impossible to process': why Raygun has quit breaking

Rachael Gunn, known as Raygun, has called time on her competitive breakdancing career after experiencing intense backlash following the Paris Olympics.

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Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn retires from competitive breaking after Olympic upset

The Australian, who was targeted with online abuse at the Paris Olympics, says to continue to compete ‘seems really difficult for me’

The Guardian - AU

'This isn't fair...': Harbhajan Singh wants Olympic gold taken back from Imane Khelif

NEW DELHI: As a massive outrage broke out over a leaked medical report of Imane Khelif who won gold in women's boxing at the Paris Olympics, former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh wants the Olympic gold taken back from the Algerian boxer.

The Times of India

The Paris Olympics displaced nearly 20,000 people, local associations say

A coalition of over 100 organizations has reported that nearly 20,000 individuals were displaced from informal housing in Paris and surrounding areas during preparations for the 2024 Summer Olympics

The Independent UK

Paris Olympic 'cleanup' saw over 19,000 people evicted: report

Nearly 20,000 people were evicted in the Ile-de-France region between April 2023 and September 2024, in the run-up to and during the Paris Olympics, according to a report drawn up by a collective of French NGOs.

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No global sanction against 'banned' Tom Craig, can play in Hockey India League

NEW DELHI: When Australian Tom Craig's name came on the Hockey India League (HIL) auction table earlier this month, there were murmurs about his eligibility because of the ban imposed on him by Hockey Australia after a drugs-related incident during the Paris Olympics. However, those worries have allayed as the…

The Times of India

Which USWNT Player is Most Likely to Win the Women's Ballon d'Or?

Breaking down which USWNT player could win the 2024 women's Ballon d'Or.

Sports Illustrated

On my radar: Jacques Audiard’s cultural highlights

The film director on the music he works to, educating himself via podcasts, and why the Paris Olympics was a pleasant surprise

The Guardian - UK

7 charged in cyberbullying campaign targeting Paris Olympics' artistic director

French authorities say they have charged seven individuals in connection with a cyberbullying campaign targeting Thomas Jolly, the artistic director behind the Paris Olympics’ opening and closing ceremonies

The Independent UK

Deepika Kumari bags silver at World Cup Final

KOLKATA: Deepika Kumari made amends for missing out on a podium finish at the Paris Olympics by winning her fifth silver medal at the World Cup Final at Tlaxcala, Mexico, on Sunday.

The Times of India

Emma Finucane retains women’s individual sprint world title

The 21-year-old took three medals at the Paris Olympics.

The Independent UK

PR Sreejesh set for coaching debut as India's junior hockey team takes on Japan in Sultan of Johor Cup opener

JOHOR (Malaysia): Two-time Olympic medal-winning stalwart P R Sreejesh will face his first major test as India's new junior men's hockey coach when the under-21 team aims for a fourth title triumph at the 12th Sultan of Johor Cup, beginning with a clash against Japan here on Saturday. The 36-year-old…

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Govt looks beyond traditional sports to improve India’s Olympic medal count

NEW DELHI: India’s underwhelming show at the Paris Olympics, where the country’s athletes could only account for six medals without a single gold, has prompted the authorities to look beyond traditional sports such as shooting, wrestling, badminton and boxing.

The Times of India

'I was talking to myself...': Arjun Babuta on shot that cost him an Olympic medal

Indian shooter Arjun Babuta narrowly missed out on securing a medal in the men's 10m air rifle final, finishing fourth at the Paris Olympics. Babuta scored 208.4 points, just 1.4 points short of the bronze medal. Croatia's Miran Maricic took third place with 209.8 points.

International Business Times

Frustrated French Clubs Turn Away Players In Post-Olympics Sports Boom

Many amateur French sports clubs are struggling to cope with a wave of enquiries and a boom in wannabee players sparked by the Paris Olympics.

France 24

French music flexes its muscles abroad

French-language music took centre stage during the Paris Olympics, with giant karaokés, star-studded ceremonies and a medley of styles and sounds. Boosted also by TV series, online streaming and a 30 percent increase in French music exports, Francophone songs are on a roll. In this week’s France in Focus, we…

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A cultural stroll through Paris with singer Ayo and pianist Alain Roche

In the first edition of our new show Paris des arts, FRANCE 24's Valérie Fayolle meets Ayo. The Nigerian German singer-songwriter takes us on a tour of the National Navy Museum to talk about "Mami Wata", her seventh acoustic album dedicated to the Nigerian goddess of the sea. Next, we…

The Times of India

Watch: Neeraj Chopra, with his fractured hand in a plaster, gets a grand welcome on return home

Neeraj Chopra, who has returned home for the first time since winning a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, was given a grand welcome by the Sports University of Haryana in Rai, Sonipat, on Friday.

The Conversation

Move over Olympians, Australia’s wildlife are incredible athletes

Now that the Paris Olympics and Paralympics have disappeared from our screens, let’s get back to watching animal videos.

AAP

The elusive win that retiring Olympic champ craves most

Weeks after winning Australia's first gold at the Paris Olympics, cycling star Grace Brown wants to cap her career with an elusive world time trial title.

The Times of India

Olympic silver medallist shooter from Korea turns assassin in acting debut that has India connection

South Korean pistol shooter Kim Ye-ji, known for her silver medal-winning effort in the women's 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics, has secured her first acting role as an assassin.

The Conversation

Are sports stars who are caught using illegal drugs unfairly vilified?

With the Paris Olympics and Paralympics wrapped up, and leading Australian sports codes coming to an end of their 2024 seasons, many athletes will be celebrating well-earned wins and commiserating losses.

AAP

Storm sign Kiwis sevens player after Warbrick success

Looking to unearth another high-flying Will Warbrick, Melbourne have signed New Zealand sevens player Moses Leo who played at the Paris Olympics.

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