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Athletes village at Paris 2024 Olympics officially opens

The first residents of the athletes' village for the upcoming Paris Olympics and Paralympics arrived on Thursday, marking the official opening of the accommodations.

The Times of India

Athletes start arriving for Olympics, central Paris locked down

As Paris gears up for the highly anticipated Olympics opening ceremony next week, French security forces have initiated the process of securing extensive areas in the city center. The lockdown, which commenced at 5 am (0300 GMT) on Thursday, is focused on the central districts along the Seine river, where…

The Times of India

‘Fanatical colonialist’: The uneasy legacy of the French founder of modern Olympics

Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the controversial French founder of the modern Olympics, is proving to be a divisive figure for organisers of the Paris Games. Yet while some deplore his sexist and colonialist remarks, others have praised his dedication to using sport to promote peace, viewing him as a visionary…

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Swimmer Srihari Nataraj has semifinals as his first target at Paris Olympics

Swimmer Srihari Nataraj found himself on the podium at the 2023 National Games, his neck heavy with an impressive haul of 10 medals, with eight of those gold. The young swimmer, who had been consistently participating in high-level competitions since the age of 16 in 2017, was completely drained.

The Times of India

Jack Carlin expecting different Olympic experience in team of ‘excitable pups’

Carlin picked up two medals at his first Olympics in Tokyo.

The Independent UK

Is football at the Olympics?

The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics takes place on Friday, July 26, but will you be able to get your football fix?

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Labour must ramp up renewable energy to meet 2030 climate vows, says watchdog

CCC says delays and reverses under Rishi Sunak have left UK drastically off track from Paris commitments

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Swim star Titmus hails perfect prep for Paris Olympics

Australian swimming star Ariarne Titmus says she's had a perfect preparation for the Paris Olympics.

AAP

Paris Olympics: Has Abha Khatua missed selection due to hormone regulations?

BENGALURU: Did women's shot-put national record holder Abha Khatua miss out on a place in the Paris Olympics for having failed to meet World Athletics' Differences of Sex Development (DSD) regulations?

The Times of India

Paris Olympics: Comeback mom Deepika Kumari to lead India challenge

Deepika to spearhead India's quest for maiden Olympic archery medal in Paris after becoming a mother in 2022

The Times of India

Central Paris Locks Down For Olympics As Athletes Arrive

French security forces began locking down large parts of central Paris on Thursday ahead of the hugely complex Olympics opening ceremony next week on the river Seine.

International Business Times

No half measures as Green guns for Kenny's kayak mantle

Tom Green and Jean van der Westhuyzen would make Australian Olympic history if they can adapt to the shortened distance and defend their K2 gold medal in Paris.

AAP

Brand Olympics: do the famous rings deliver value to host countries?

The cost of hosting Paris 2024, the 33rd Olympics, is predicted to be more than A$14 billion.

The Conversation

Swim star McKeown on cusp of Olympic greatness: coach

Swimmer Kaylee McKeown isn't taking heed of the hype as she targets three individual Olympic gold medals at the Paris Games.

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Next gen Boomers capable of new Games mark: Goorjian

Encouraging displays against Serbia and the US have given coach Brian Goorjian cause for optimism as the new-look Boomers chase Olympic medal glory in Paris.

The Independent UK

Delta organizes send-off for Team USA Olympic athletes at Atlanta airport

Delta Air Lines is celebrating members of Team USA as the athletes head off to Paris for the Summer Olympic Games

Sports Illustrated

Three Storylines to Watch in Beach Volleyball at 2024 Paris Olympics

Here are three big narratives to keep an eye on during the exciting event.

International Business Times

Car Hits Paris Cafe Terrace, One Dead, Several Seriously Hurt

A motorist ploughed a vehicle into a cafe terrace in Olympic host city Paris on Wednesday evening, killing one person and seriously injuring several others, officials told AFP, suggesting the incident was a traffic accident.

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The Independent UK

Police hunt driver after car ploughs into Paris restaurant leaving one dead and six injured

One dead and three in critical state, with the driver fleeing the scene

Sports Illustrated

Kate Douglass Is Set to Be Team USA’s Swiss Army Knife in Paris

The 22-year-old, who isn’t even competing in all the events she qualified for this summer, has all the tools to be America’s next great Olympic success story in the pool.

The Independent UK

In and on the water, French troops secure the River Seine for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony

France’s armed forces have been deployed along the River Seine to make it safe, both in and out of the water during the grandiose opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics

International Business Times

French Troops Gear Up To Secure Olympic Ceremonies

French troops are out in force around Paris's river Seine, equipped with everything from drones to dogs, as the countdown to the riverside Olympic Games opening ceremony ticks towards zero.

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France Faces Political Turmoil Ahead Of Paris Olympics

France grapples with political turmoil post-legislative elections as factions vie for power and a new government formation remains uncertain.

The Guardian - UK

Tom Daley fired up by ‘gold medal’ feeling of his children cheering him on

Tom Daley says the pressure is off and he is just happy to be competing in front of his kids as he prepares for his fifth Olympics

The Independent UK

Zharnel Hughes aiming to do talking on track against outspoken rival Noah Lyles

The two could be in contention against each other for Olympic gold in Paris this summer.

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