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Olympic torch comes into play for countdown to Paris 2024 Games

A year before the start of the Olympic Games in Paris, organisers revealed the torch, launching a countdown to Olympics ecstasy full of steely plans in a troubled and divided land.

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'Greenest in history': How Paris aims to halve the Olympics' carbon footprint

With their stated aim of halving the carbon footprint of previous Olympic Games in Rio and London, the organisers of Paris 2024 have promised "historic" progress on behalf of the climate. But as they work to rise to the challenge, uncertainties remain.

France 24

Extremist attacks wounded Paris. Here's why the city turned to the 2024 Olympics to heal

The first Olympic Games since the ebb of the COVID-19 pandemic open in a year in France’s capital

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Ellie Roebuck: England and Man City goalkeeper in profile

Sheffield native was Great Britain’s number one for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, starting all four games

The Independent UK

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

Egypt want Mohamed Salah to miss start of Liverpool season

Egypt Under-23s manager Rogerio Micale has admitted he wishes to select Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah for next summer's Paris Olympic Games

Liverpool Echo

'We cannot blame the police': French minister rejects notion of systemic racism after riots

In an interview with FRANCE 24, the French Minister of State for International Partnerships Chrysoula Zacharopoulou discussed the issue of violence in French society, among its youth as well as whether it exists at the institutional level, following the riots sparked by the police killing of 17-year-old Nahel on June…

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Paris city hall 'not worried' riots will affect 2024 Olympics

Paris city hall has said Monday it is "not worried" about knock-on effects from almost a week of riots on next year's Olympic Games.

Radio France Internationale

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

Paris Olympics headquarters raided by police in corruption investigation

Anti-corruption police in France have raided the headquarters of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games organising committee as part of an investigation into the embezzlement of public funds.

Evening Standard

Olympic Games target for West Lothian boxer after European call-up

The 21-year-old from Fauldhouse has enjoyed a fine career and is aiming for a Paris 2024 call

Daily Record

Jiffy in touching tribute after colleague's death announced by Gary Lineker during FA Cup final

Mat Wayne worked at several Olympic Games and World Cups during a 25-year career

Wales Online

Australia's breakdancers are still fighting for funding and respect ahead of Olympic debut

With breakdancing to make its debut at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Australia's top B-boys and B-girls are chasing respect for their sport in a bid to represent the nation on the world's biggest stage.

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France raises guard for 2024 Paris Olympic Games security threats

France will deploy 35,000 security agents and the military to secure the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony from security threats

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Olympics-France prepares its guard against drone strikes, security threats

France will deploy 35,000 security agents and the military to secure the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony, a river parade through the heart of Paris, from security threats including drone strikes, the interior minister said.

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Qld cross bench unites in call to cap Olympics spending

Queensland crossbenchers have signed a joint statement calling on the government to cap Olympic Games spending at no more than the allocated $7 billion.

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Netball has always been a female-dominated sport, now it may have to adapt for a shot at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games

Netball is a sport that was founded by women for women, but its long-standing independence and female dominance could prevent its debut at the Olympic Games.

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Mick Fanning voices opposition to Gold Coast light rail as MP Michael Hart 'changes view'

A prominent planner says 2032 Olympic Games visitors will struggle to get to and from the Gold Coast's airport without a controversial light rail link that residents are fighting to have stopped.

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Evening Standard

Why are Russia and Belarus banned from international sport?

The International Olympic Committee has not yet made a decision on the 2024 Olympic Games. So what’s the controversy all about?

The Independent UK

Registration closes for Paris Olympics ticket lottery draw

Online registration for a lottery draw where winners can buy tickets for next year’s Olympic Games in Paris has closed

Radio France Internationale

Russia hits out at Olympics supremos over athletes' return to competitions

A Russian government spokesman on Wednesday added to the discomfort of Olympic Games supremos with a broadside at their decision to usher Russian and Belarusian athletes back into international competitions on certain conditions.

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J.Lindeberg heading to the Olympics with apparel partnership with USA Golf

J. Lindenberg is headed to Paris in 2024 for the Olympic Games. The company has announced its apparel partnership with USA Golf.

France 24

Critics claim Paris using 2024 Games to introduce Big Brother video surveillance

France’s National Assembly is due to adopt a law on Tuesday ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Article 7 is the most controversial aspect of this law, as it will allow AI video surveillance to be used to detect abnormal behaviour. Human rights organisations and the French left…

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Gabba blackout during Lions-Demons AFL clash casts eyes forward to stadium upgrade for 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games

The upgrade to the Gabba ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games cannot come soon enough after the lights went out during the AFL clash between the Lions and Demons.

Daily Mirror

Fencers furious as Ukraine support barred after governing body lifts ban on Russians

The International Fencing Federation has voted to lift a ban on athletes from Russia and Belarus competing from next month while the IOC considers their inclusion at next year's Olympic Games

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