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Paula Radcliffe says sorry for wishing Paris Olympics convicted child rapist ‘best of luck’

Beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, now 29, was sentenced to four years in prison in 2016 after pleading guilty to raping the 12-year-old girl when he was 19

Evening Standard

Macron aims to sidestep political concerns and regain prestige with the Paris Olympics

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to make France shine during the Olympics

The Independent UK

How Americans can stay safe at the Paris Olympics amid global threats, according to top security experts

The Paris Olympics are a celebration of athletic excellence and global unity. They are also a significant target for those wishing to disrupt security.

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Team USA Paris 2024 predictions: breakout stars to a seismic basketball shock

Will the US top the medal table? Will we see the arrival of a new global star? Our writers answer the biggest questions as the Olympics get underway

The Guardian - US

Emily Ford focused on Paris and cups of tea – but ready for changes in LA

Beach sprint rowing will be held for the first time in LA in 2028.

The Independent UK

Andy Murray withdraws from singles to focus on doubles at Paris Olympics

The Scot will play alongside Dan Evans.

The Independent UK

First Lady Jill Biden Embarks On Final Olympic Journey

First Lady Jill Biden's impactful trip to Paris highlights her legacy of unity, advocacy, and support for American athletes at the Olympics.

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How to watch the 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony online or on TV

Here's how you can watch Olympic Opening Ceremony online or on TV ready for when it takes place on Friday, July 26.

WhatToWatch

Paris 2024 Olympics: first world record falls; Spain beat Japan in women’s football – as it happened

Lim Si-hyeon set an archery world record while the women’s football, handball and rugby sevens events got under way

The Guardian - UK

'My daughter - the Olympian!' Proud mum shares what it takes to raise a sports star

Lesley Reid can't wait to see her daughter Emma compete in Judo at the Paris 2024 Olympics

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Olympics 2024 LIVE: Opening ceremony draws near as rugby sevens semi-finalists confirmed

Still one day ahead of the official opening ceremony, a second day of action lies ahead in Paris as two more events get underway

The Independent UK

Aussie swim coach in Korea furore to stay in Paris

An Australian Olympic swimming coach who backed a Korean swimmer to defeat the Dolphins will remain at the Paris Games.

AAP

We Now Know How Much Beers At Paris 2024 Are Costing & Fuck Me Gently With A Baguette

The price of food and drinks at stadiums showcasing the first events of the Paris Olympics have come under fire for being expensive.

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Are the Olympic Games politically neutral?

In the early 20th century, the father of the modern Olympic Games, Pierre de Coubertin, wrote that the competition ought to be “free from political interference”. Yet it’s often hard for champions to escape world affairs. Take the example of Algerian judoka, Fethi Nourine, who withdrew in from the Tokyo…

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Al Jazeera

Pakistan’s great fall: How former hockey giant failed Olympics test, again

What caused downfall of one of the most successful hockey-playing nations, and is there a plan to reclaim lost glory?

The Times of India

Paris 2024: India face formidable China first up in men's team table tennis event

The Indian men's table tennis team is poised to face a daunting task as they take on the formidable Chinese squad, who have clinched gold medals in all four previous editions, in the inaugural round of the Paris Olympics.

The Independent UK

With big goals and gambles, Paris aims to reset the Olympics with audacious Games and a wow opening

Paris has long been a city of dreamers: Just look at the Eiffel Tower, for decades the world’s loftiest structure

The Independent UK

How to watch the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony

The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics is set for Friday

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Olympics: Will India go past historic Tokyo medal haul in Paris?

As the Olympic Games commence in Paris on Friday, the 117 Indian athletes participating in the event find themselves in diverse situations. While a few carry the weight of immense expectations on their shoulders, others are determined to deliver unexpected triumphs. Meanwhile, some seasoned competitors are focused on concluding their…

The Guardian - UK

Ten to watch: Team GB’s best hopes for Olympic glory in Paris

From a battle for the ages in the men’s 1500m to world champions in the women’s lightweight double sculls, Britain’s best bets for gold

The Guardian - UK

No cash, no sponsor, no hope? Joe Clarke’s journey from despair to Olympic double gold favourite

After controversially missing out on Tokyo 2020 the double world champion canoeist believes he can prosper in Paris

The Guardian - UK

‘Nothing’s ever good enough’: the secrets behind Adam Peaty’s success

British swimmer remorselessly goes above and beyond as he hopes to beat Qin Haiyang and win another 100m breaststroke title

The Independent UK

Céline Dion and Lady Gaga ‘to perform’ at Olympics opening ceremony

This will mark Dion’s first stage performance since she announced her Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis in 2022

The Independent UK

Paula Radcliffe ‘mortified’ and issues apology for wishing child rapist luck at Olympic Games

Paula Radcliffe made the controversial comments about Steven van de Velde in an interview ahead of the Olympics

The Independent UK

Heat, rats and sewage in the Seine: Paris battles a host of problems before Olympic Games begin

Concern and controversy has weighed heavily on the build-up to the Paris Olympics as city officials rush to present the capital in its best light and organisers work under the shadow of a corruption investigation

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