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Paris Olympics Anti-drone System Fails To Convince As Clock Ticks

Three and a half months before the start of the Paris Olympics, concerns are growing that the anti-drone shield being put in place for the Games is not up to the task of protecting the French capital from a potential attack.

International Business Times

Who knows Kishore Jena might breach the 90m mark before me: Neeraj Chopra

Olympic gold medalist in javelin throw, Neeraj Chopra, has set his sights on surpassing the 90-metre mark prior to the Paris Olympics. He expresses confidence that with the current trajectory of his preparations, this feat could be accomplished in the near future, but also lauded his compatriot Kishore Jena's talent,…

The Times of India

Matildas Continue Olympic Preparations With 2-0 Win Over Mexico

Australia's Matildas face injuries and lineup changes as they prepare for the Paris Olympics, showing resilience and depth in their squad.

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Athletics to introduce prize money at Paris Olympics

World Athletics will introduce prize money for track and field gold medallists at the Paris Olympics.

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Foord brilliance steers Matildas past Mexico

The Matildas have beaten Mexico 2-0 in a friendly ahead of the Paris Olympics, with Caitlin Foord scoring one goal and teeing up Hayley Raso for the other.

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‘Greenest ever Games’: how the Paris Olympics hopes to inspire a new era of global sporting events

Organisers say they are setting a precedent by using existing or temporary venues for most events and focusing on low-carbon building for the rest

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Palestinian athletes will ‘represent a country, a history, a cause’ at the Paris Olympics

Nearly six months into a deadly war that has ravaged Gaza, the Palestine Olympic Committee is battling against formidable odds to ensure its athletes take part in the Paris Games this summer. Its technical director Nader Jayousi tells FRANCE 24 his country’s delegation will bring a “message of peace” to…

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Kerr 'in high spirits' as Matildas prepare for Mexico

Mackenzie Arnold says the Matildas are using a week-long camp in Florida to refine their game plan heading into the Paris Olympics.

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Michael Rogers quits role as UCI Head of Innovation and Esport

Former Australian professional rider moves on less than four months before the Paris Olympics

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Paris Games 2024: Last chance for Sathiyan-Manika duo to make Olympics cut

CHENNAI: With the Paris Olympics fast approaching, India's top table tennis mixed doubles pair of Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Manika Batra will have their task cut out in the upcoming World Mixed Doubles Olympic Qualification in Havirov, the Czech Republic. The top four pairs from the two-day tournament, scheduled for April…

The Times of India

Mirabai finishes 3rd in group B of World Cup, set to qualify for Paris Olympics

Mirabai Chanu secures Paris Olympics qualification after finishing third in IWF World Cup in Phuket.

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How Period Tracking Could Boost Performance Of Female Olympians

French swimmer Caroline Jouisse has been keeping track of her periods using her phone over the last year, collecting information for her coaches ahead of competing in the Paris Olympics this summer.

International Business Times

France asks for foreign police and military help with massive Paris Olympics security challenge

France says it has asked 46 countries if they would be willing to supply more than 2,000 police officers to help secure the Paris Olympics this summer

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France seeks help from allies to bolster security during Paris Olympics

France has asked its foreign allies to send several thousand members of their security forces to help guard the Paris Olympics, officials said Thursday, underlining the strains caused by the sporting extravaganza which begins in July.

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Japan leukaemia survivor Ikee to swim at Paris Olympics

Leukaemia survivor Rikako Ikee will compete for Japan in the 100m butterfly at the Paris Olympics

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France Asks For Foreign Help For Olympics Security: Officials

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French Cyberdefence Chief Warns Paris Olympics A 'Target'

The head of France's national cybersecurity agency said the Paris Olympics would be a "target" this year including for foreign states interested in "disrupting the opening ceremony or causing problems on public transport".

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Migrant transfers from Paris ahead of Olympics anger French mayors and NGOs

Mayors in rural and small-town France are increasingly angry over the transfer of migrants from the capital to their communities, which they believe is linked to clean-up efforts ahead of the Paris Olympics.

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Paris Olympics To Cost Taxpayers 3-5 Billion Euros: Auditor

The Paris Olympics this year are expected to cost the state between 3-5 billion euros ($3.2-5.4 billion), the French national auditor said Tuesday as new figures revealed the country's widening debt levels.

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Olympics Tech Firm Atos Posts Huge Loss But Says Games Unaffected

Debt-ridden French IT group Atos, the cybersecurity and data provider for the Paris Olympics, posted a huge annual loss Tuesday but vowed that its troubles would not disrupt the Games.

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Moscow Attack Raise Fresh Concerns For Paris Olympics

The attack on a Moscow concert hall that killed more than 130 people has raised fresh security fears for the Paris Olympics, leading France's interior minister to promise Monday that police and intelligence services would be "ready".

The Times of India

Harendra Singh frontrunner to replace Janneke Schopman as Indian women's hockey team coach

NEW DELHI: Harendra Singh is emerging as the top candidate to succeed Janneke Schopman as the coach of the Indian women's hockey team. Following his recent interview with the national body, indications suggest that he is viewed as the most suitable individual to rejuvenate the team, particularly in the aftermath…

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Have Poor And Troubled Paris Suburbs Won Olympic Gold?

Less than 500 metres separate the Stade de France -- the sparkling centrepiece of the Paris Olympics -- and the crumbling Francs-Moisins estate plagued by poverty and crime.

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Adam Peaty: ‘It takes huge wisdom to feel grateful for what we have’

Britain’s greatest male swimmer tells Donald McRae he is going for gold at the Paris Olympics after drink and burnout threatened to curb his glittering career

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Paris Olympics Insists It Won't Be Impacted By Atos Woes

Organisers of the Paris Olympics are insisting the games will not be impacted by the ongoing troubles of French computer services group Atos, which provides essential services for the competition.

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