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Asian Games open with more athletes than the Summer Olympics and some unfamiliar sports

The Asian Games officially commenced with an opening ceremony, though competitions began earlier. Athletes are housed in diverse accommodations, including a large cruise ship and hotels. Organizers faced controversies regarding anthem errors and a minister's temporary barring. Japan hosts over 900 athletes, with China expected to dominate medal counts. This…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

The Asian Games are open with more athletes than the Summer Olympics and some unfamiliar sports

The opening ceremony of the Asian Games has marked the official start of the 16-day event

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Why the Asian Games are much bigger than the Olympics

The regional sporting event opens in Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday

The Independent UK · Sep 17

What's going on: Italian track cyclists emerge triumphant from the Madison relay maelstrom

Italian track cyclists Chiara Consonni and Vittoria Guazzini won a gruelling victory in the women's Madison relay at the National Velodrome west of Paris Friday night, stealing a lap late in the race and leaving the reigning British champions in second place. It was only the second time the event…

France 24 · Aug 9, 2024

North Korea returns to the Olympics after eight years – eyeing more than just medals

Athletes from North Korea are currently competing in the Summer Olympics for the first time in eight years. The communist state had been suspended for the 2022 Winter Olympics by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) having withdrawn unlawfully from the Tokyo Games in 2020 citing pandemic concerns.

The Conversation · Aug 8, 2024

French museum network hit by ransomware attack, but no disruptions are reported at Olympic events

The Paris prosecutor’s office says a ransomware attack has targeted the central data systems of the Grand Palais and other museums in the Réunion des Musées Nationaux network, some of which are hosting events for the Summer Olympics

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024

French sweep Olympic podium in men's BMX racing

Joris Daudet led a French sweep of the Olympic podium in BMX racing on Friday night, chased across the finish line by teammates Sylvain Andre and Romain Mahieu. It marked the first podium sweep for France at the Summer Olympics in a century.

France 24 · Aug 3, 2024

European Nations Dominate Summer Olympics Medal Count

Explore the dominance of European nations in the Summer Olympics, with Great Britain, Finland, and Hungary excelling. Discover how smaller nations like Jam...

Top News · Jul 27, 2024

A "Top Chef" takes on the Olympics

"When NBC contacted me about doing this amazing series for the Summer Olympics, I couldn’t say 'yes' fast enough"

Salon · Jul 27, 2024

Made in America: How the U.S. Forged the Olympic Swimmers Competing Against Them in Paris

Léon Marchand and Summer McIntosh will turn U.S. swimming training against Team USA at the Summer Olympics.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 26, 2024