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Paris streets transformed for 2024 Olympics: three perspectives

Some of the 2024 Olympic Games events will be held in the heart of Paris, and some of the city's streets have undergone drastic change to accommodate them. RFI spoke to Parisians about how the vast Olympic operation is affecting them.

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Jannik Sinner Withdraws From Olympics Due To Tonsillitis Diagnosis.

Jannik Sinner and Andy Murray make significant announcements in the tennis world, impacting the Olympics and upcoming tournaments.

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Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal on collision course early at Paris Olympics

Top seed Novak Djokovic has been drawn against Australia's Matthew Ebden in his opening match of the Paris Olympics and a win for the Serbian could see him facing off against long-time rival Rafael Nadal in the second round.

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Paris 2024: Archery, team sports take centre stage on eve of opening ceremony

While team sports took centre stage Thursday on the eve of the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics, the first individual event of the 2024 Games – archery – drew all eyes to the Invalides on the banks of the River Seine. French rugby star Antoine Dupont’s Les Bleus entered…

France 24

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What happened during the 'circus' conclusion to Argentina vs Morocco at the Olympics

Argentina and Morocco's Olympics opener saw the teams return to the pitch two hours after fans thought it had finished

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Wait, the Olympic rings weren't always the same colours?

With Paris 2024 about to commence, we look back at the history of the Olympic rings design.

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Rose talks of bond with horse amid whipping controversy

British equestrian star Charlotte Dujardin's provisional ban has put the spotlight on horse welfare on the eve of the Paris Olympics.

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Andy Murray can be huge asset as a coach or mentor, say Team GB players

Andy Murray will sign off from playing tennis in the men’s doubles in Paris but Katie Boulter said: ‘He’s going to find a way to stay’ in the sport

The Guardian - UK

Paula Radcliffe says sorry for wishing Paris Olympics convicted child rapist ‘best of luck’

Beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, now 29, was sentenced to four years in prison in 2016 after pleading guilty to raping the 12-year-old girl when he was 19

Evening Standard

Macron aims to sidestep political concerns and regain prestige with the Paris Olympics

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to make France shine during the Olympics

The Independent UK

How Americans can stay safe at the Paris Olympics amid global threats, according to top security experts

The Paris Olympics are a celebration of athletic excellence and global unity. They are also a significant target for those wishing to disrupt security.

Fortune

Team USA Paris 2024 predictions: breakout stars to a seismic basketball shock

Will the US top the medal table? Will we see the arrival of a new global star? Our writers answer the biggest questions as the Olympics get underway

The Guardian - US

Emily Ford focused on Paris and cups of tea – but ready for changes in LA

Beach sprint rowing will be held for the first time in LA in 2028.

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Andy Murray withdraws from singles to focus on doubles at Paris Olympics

The Scot will play alongside Dan Evans.

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First Lady Jill Biden Embarks On Final Olympic Journey

First Lady Jill Biden's impactful trip to Paris highlights her legacy of unity, advocacy, and support for American athletes at the Olympics.

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How to watch the 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony online or on TV

Here's how you can watch Olympic Opening Ceremony online or on TV ready for when it takes place on Friday, July 26.

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Paris 2024 Olympics: first world record falls; Spain beat Japan in women’s football – as it happened

Lim Si-hyeon set an archery world record while the women’s football, handball and rugby sevens events got under way

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'My daughter - the Olympian!' Proud mum shares what it takes to raise a sports star

Lesley Reid can't wait to see her daughter Emma compete in Judo at the Paris 2024 Olympics

The Independent UK

Olympics 2024 LIVE: Opening ceremony draws near as rugby sevens semi-finalists confirmed

Still one day ahead of the official opening ceremony, a second day of action lies ahead in Paris as two more events get underway

AAP

Aussie swim coach in Korea furore to stay in Paris

An Australian Olympic swimming coach who backed a Korean swimmer to defeat the Dolphins will remain at the Paris Games.

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We Now Know How Much Beers At Paris 2024 Are Costing & Fuck Me Gently With A Baguette

The price of food and drinks at stadiums showcasing the first events of the Paris Olympics have come under fire for being expensive.

The Conversation

Are the Olympic Games politically neutral?

In the early 20th century, the father of the modern Olympic Games, Pierre de Coubertin, wrote that the competition ought to be “free from political interference”. Yet it’s often hard for champions to escape world affairs. Take the example of Algerian judoka, Fethi Nourine, who withdrew in from the Tokyo…

Al Jazeera

Pakistan’s great fall: How former hockey giant failed Olympics test, again

What caused downfall of one of the most successful hockey-playing nations, and is there a plan to reclaim lost glory?

The Times of India

Paris 2024: India face formidable China first up in men's team table tennis event

The Indian men's table tennis team is poised to face a daunting task as they take on the formidable Chinese squad, who have clinched gold medals in all four previous editions, in the inaugural round of the Paris Olympics.

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