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The End Of Olympic Escapism For Gloomy France

The end of the widely hailed Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris this weekend will be greeted with pride and relief, as well as trepidation in a country in the throes of a deep political crisis.

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What makes Brisbane 2032 different from Paris and the rest? A ‘climate-positive’ Olympics plan for lasting benefits

The Paris Olympics have put Brisbane back in the spotlight as host of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The plans for 2032 make one thing clear: these games will be different.

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The greenest games ever? How claims of Olympic sustainability hit a reef in Tahiti

A greener games? Certainly that is what Paris promised when it made environmental sustainability, innovation and leadership central to its successful bid to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Does sports participation boom during (or before, or after) the Olympics?

Hosting a major sporting event like the Olympic and Paralympic Games can deliver benefits to the host country, such as improved infrastructure (new sport facilities, better public transport, greater accessibility for people with disabilities), increased employment and tourism, environmental benefits and greater national pride.

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Grassroots sport can help refugees find their feet in Australia – Brisbane’s Olympic planners need to lead the way too

As preparations for Paris’ Olympic and Paralympic Games gather momentum, South East Queensland is preparing its legacy strategy in anticipation for the 2032 Brisbane games.

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France's epic history of open-air stadiums captured in Paris expo

In the run-up to the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Paris' museum of architecture and heritage is taking a closer look at the history of stadiums in France, such as the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille or the Stade de France in Saint-Denis near Paris.

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Aussie funding helps Pacific athletes attend Olympics

Australian funding will help athletes from 13 Pacific nations attend this year's Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.

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Brisbane mayor quits 'dysfunctional' Olympic 'talkfest'

Brisbane's Lord Mayor has resigned from the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games advisory body and criticised the Palaszczuk government's Gabba redevelopment plan.

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‘Obstacle course’ for the disabled: Can Paris transport be made accessible in time for the Olympics?

The Summer 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are accelerating plans to improve disabled access in and around the French capital, according to organisers. But plans for the Paris public transport network have sparked concern that the temporary improvements imagined for the games are a “missed opportunity” for lasting change.

France 24

Key dates to remember ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris

Paris is gearing up for a summer of sports as it prepares to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The city is already abuzz with preparations for the opening ceremony, test events and the journey of the Olympic torch relay. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the key dates…

France 24

The Olympic Games: The history of the Games and the games of history

With the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games just around the corner, RFI's French and foreign-language editorial teams have taken a look back at ten Olympic Games that have made history. They have also looked at how history has changed the games.

Radio France Internationale

Badminton body extends 'spin serve' ban until after Paris Olympic Games

Badminton’s governing body is extending its ban on the so-called “spin serve” until after the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, it said on Monday.

The Hindu

Macron vows €1.5 billion to improve access as disabled people protest decades of inaction

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France is investing €1.5 billion to reinforce accessibility to public places for people with disabilities, a day after associations protested in Paris, angry about decades of unmet promises and showing how difficult it is for them to travel alone by public transport in…

France 24

Swimming Australia calls for new acquatics centre to be legacy of Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games

The current plan for swimming events at the Games involves a drop-in pool at the planned Brisbane Live entertainment arena to be built at Roma Street, with $2.5 billion in funding from the federal government.

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Brisbane's Northshore Hamilton development expansion approved for Olympic Athlete Village

The planning minister approves the expansion of Brisbane's major Northshore Hamilton development area to make way for the athlete village for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Olympic scandal disappoints mascot creator

The creator of the official mascots for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games has voiced his disappointment over the bribery scandal that has tainted the event.

Evening Standard

Tfl cable car to get full rebrand next month as new sponsor finally found

The cable car opened in 2012 ahead of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Tokyo Games bribery probe extends to search of ex-Aoki chairman's residence

The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigative squad on Wednesday morning searched the Tokyo home of Hironori Aoki, the former chairman of Aoki Holdings Inc., in connection with a case in which Haruyuki Takahashi, a former executive board member of the Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic…

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London 2012 Olympics: how it boosted medal winning but failed to inspire a generation

Ten years ago, London hosted the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Hosting the Games had been sold to the British public on the slogan that it would “inspire a generation”.

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London's Olympic legacy: research reveals why £2.2 billion investment in primary school PE has failed teachers

The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London were billed as the “Legacy Games”. The euphoria in the lead up was palpable. London was poised to host a global event that, through the power of sport, promised to have a major impact on health, education and culture, as well as…

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