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Montreal Olympic 1976: The Year of the African boycott

The 1976 Olympic Games held in Montreal, Canada, are remembered in sports history as the "Black Year of Montreal." Following incidents in Mexico in 1968 and the tragedy in Munich in 1972, the Olympic committee hoped that these games would proceed without political incidents. However, this hope quickly dissipated with…

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The Paris Olympics scales back design of a new surf tower in Tahiti after criticism from locals

Organizers of next year’s Paris Olympics are scaling back the metal tower they plan to build for judges and television cameras at the picture-perfect surfing venue in Tahiti

The Independent UK

Olympic sports bodies want talks with IOC on threats from adding cricket and others to 2028 program

Olympic sports bodies want urgent talks with the IOC about the risk of cuts in their revenue shares and medal events at the 2028 Los Angeles Games because cricket and other newcomers have been added to the program

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Russia says International Olympic Committee is giving Israel a pass on Gaza

Russia has been sanctioned by the IOC for actions taken as part of the invasion of Ukraine. Officials in Moscow say Israel is being treated differently by the IOC as fighting continues in Gaza.

WEKU

Caster Semenya ‘not ashamed’ to be different as dispute continues

The European Court of Human Rights found in July that Semenya’s human rights had been violated by the Swiss government

The Independent UK

Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton breaks silence over health battle: ‘I am forever grateful to you all!’

Mary Lou Retton says she is ‘beyond blessed’ with the support she received while in hospital with pneumonia

The Independent UK

Paddler Fox out to make Paris Olympics a family affair

While she's looking to add to her own Olympic medal haul, Jessica Fox says she's determined to help her sister Noemie qualify for the new kayak cross event.

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Mary Lou Retton Makes First Public Statement Since Being Hospitalized With Pneumonia

The former Olympic champion had been in ICU battling a rare form of pneumonia for weeks.

Sports Illustrated

Sam Kerr says backflipping days could be over

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has thrived in her Perth homecoming, scoring four goals across Olympic qualifying wins against Iran and the Philippines.

AAP

Matildas keen to stay full throttle against Taiwan

The Matildas have already secured passage to the next round of Olympic qualifying, but they still want to go all-out against Taiwan in Perth.

AAP

Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord deliver hat-tricks as Matildas maul the Philippines in Olympic qualifier

Australia thrashed the Philippines 8-0 at Perth’s Optus Stadium after Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr delivered scintillating hat-tricks

The Guardian - AU

Australians Raygun, J Attack win Olympic breaking spot

University lecturer Rachael Gunn and 16-year-old prodigy Jeff Dunne have qualified for the Paris Olympics with a win at the Oceania Breaking Championships.

AAP

Goals the goal as Matildas' Carpenter moves inside

Matildas fullback Ellie Carpenter says she enjoyed having the freedom to play more centrally during her team's 2-0 Olympic qualifying win over Iran in Perth.

AAP

Lacrosse at the Olympics gives Native Americans a chance to see their sport shine

Nearly 1,000 years after lacrosse was first played across the Haudenosaunee confederacy, the sport will be on the Olympic schedule in 2028

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PV Sindhu enters quarter-finals of Denmark Open

NEW DELHI: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu fought her way into the women's singles quarterfinals at the Denmark Open Super 750 badminton tournament. Facing world No. 7 Gregoria Mariska Tunjung of Indonesia, Sindhu made an incredible comeback after dropping the first game, ultimately securing victory in a 71-minute second-round match.

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Swimming Australia urges reform at emergency meeting

Swimming Australia is urging its member associations to vote for reforms that will stop the sport's governing body taking over operations in this nation.

The Times of India

Cricket’s Olympic programme, qualification pathway and athlete quota will be finalised by 2025: ICC chief Barclay

MUMBAI: Cricket’s inclusion into the Olympic fold for the Los Angeles 2028 seemed like a natural progression after the sport became part of the CWG and Asian Games and considering its global reach and popularity.

The Times of India

Saurav Ghosal hails 'monumental' day as squash set for Olympic debut in 2028

MUMBAI: The wide smile that lit up Saurav Ghosal’s face said it all, as India’s veteran squash ace walked by the mixed zone at the Jio Convention Centre here on Monday.

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The Independent UK

Team GB’s Jessica Gadirova faces race for Paris Olympics after ACL injury

The 19-year-old suffered the injury at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships earlier this month.

The Independent UK

Italian 2026 Winter Olympic events to be staged abroad after cost of new sliding track spirals

Bobsled, luge and skeleton events at the Milan-Cortina Olympics will need to be held outside the country

Evening Standard

Marcus Smith reveals Olympic hero Daley Thompson as secret to blistering World Cup speed

Harlequins playmaker is reaping the rewards of dedicated sprint work in a new full-back role for England in France

The Hindu

Asian Games | Prannoy battles to ensure a medal, Sindhu bows out in quarterfinals

Two-time Olympic medallist Indian shuttler PV Sindhu crashed out in the women’s singles quarterfinals, losing in straight games against China’s He Bingjiao at the Asian Games here on Thursday.

The Hindu

Asian Games Archery | India make quarters in all six team events

India archers show tenacity/authority to reach qtrs in all 6 team events. Ojas/Vennam, Das/Ankita, compound men's, women's, men's recurve & women's recurve teams win. Compound mixed, men's recurve face Mongolia, Japan respectively; women's compound vs Hong Kong. Quota spots available for Olympic-qualifying event.

The Hindu

Antim Panghal shocks reigning world champion Parrish, but loses in semis

Antim Panghal shocks reigning champ, enters semis of World Championship. Can still earn Olympic quota if she wins bronze medal bout. Won 1st 3 bouts of day, outplayed Parrish 3-2, Zasina by technical superiority, Malysheva 9-6.

The Hindu

Saga of sacrifices inspires Indian women hockey team for Asiad, Olympics

Savita Punia, Neha Goyal, Nikki Pradhan and Deep Grace are determined to break the jinx and make India proud. They are determined to break the 41-year gold medal jinx in the upcoming Asian Games. The team is confident of securing direct qualification to the Paris Olympics and making India proud.

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