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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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Best photos of Georgia Bulldogs at the U.S. Olympic Trials

Best photos, highlights of University of Georgia standouts trying out for Team USA for a spot in the Paris Olympics

USA Today Sports Media Group

Dina Asher-Smith warms the crowd on a chilly day in Manchester

Phoebe Gill also produced a stunning performance to secure an Olympics spot.

The Independent UK

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Paris 2024 Olympics 100m: Farzaneh Fasihi – Iran’s record-breaking sprinter

Fasihi can outrun just about anything, but her Olympic journey has been complicated and inspiring in equal measure.

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Taylor Swift reacts to Simone Biles using her song ‘Ready For It’ in Olympics trial floor routine

The pop star said that she couldn’t stop watching Biles’ floor routine

The Independent UK

Why the NFL Probably Won't Pay More Than a Dollar of That $4.7 Billion ‘Sunday Ticket’ Verdict

Also in this week’s ‘Next Text,’ we look at Robot Al Michaels, lament presidential golf swings, weigh spending three hours on Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ … and laud Jay Penske’s, er, activism in the Middle East

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Sports minister hopeful of India bettering its medals tally at Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya conveyed his confidence on Sunday regarding the Indian team's potential to establish new records at the forthcoming Olympic Games in Paris. He stressed that the government has placed significant emphasis on sports in recent years.

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PV Sindhu focussed on perfecting her skills to bag third Olympic medal

NEW DELHI: PV Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, is in peak physical and mental condition as she prepares for her third Olympic appearance. However, she acknowledges that to secure a third medal at the Games, she must approach her pursuit with greater strategic intelligence.

The Times of India

Louie Hinchliffe wants ‘no regrets’ at Paris Olympics after qualifying for 100m

Carl Lewis was watching trackside in the Manchester rain as Hinchliffe triumphed on Saturday.

The Independent UK

New on Peacock in July 2024 — all the movies and shows to watch

Here's everything coming to Peacock in July 2024, including the Summer Olympics and 'Those About to Die'

Tom’s Guide

Wallabies veteran retires after missing Olympics sevens

Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has missed selection for the men's sevens team for the Paris Games and announced his retirement from Australian rugby.

AAP

French authorities accused of ‘social cleansing’ of migrants and homeless before Paris Olympics

In the run-up to the Paris Olympic Games, human rights activists have alleged that authorities are engaged in "social cleansing", a government policy of removing the homeless from the city, which the authorities deny. But a number of non-profits have presented evidence documenting the methods used by the authorities to…

France 24

What to watch in July 2024 — 'Cobra Kai,' 'Beverly Hills Cop,' the Olympics and more

Our guide on what to watch in July 2024 include "Cobra Kai," "Beverly Hills Cop" and the Olympics

Tom’s Guide

Taylor Swift loved Simone Biles’ use of her song for the Olympian’s floor routine

The 4-time gold medal winner has a fan in the 14-time Grammy winner.

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Homeless to Olympian: ex-swimmer's remarkable journey

Ex-Australian swimmer Daniel Smith has highlighted the importance of mental health ahead of the Paris Olympics after his own remarkable recovery.

Evening Standard

Louie Hinchliffe books Olympic spot by winning 100m UK Athletics title

He almost walked away from the sport but is now heading to Paris

The Guardian - UK

Louie Hinchliffe completes his fairytale journey from unknown to Olympic contender

The 21-year-old student, coached by Olympic legend Carl Lewis, won the British 100m trials to book his place at the Paris Games

The Guardian - UK

Tour de France 2024: Bardet wins brutal first stage as Cavendish struggles in heat – as it happened

Bardet wins after with breakaway for his first career yellow jersey and Cavendish struggles in heat but makes cutoff with ten minuets to spare

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The Independent UK

Katarina Johnson-Thompson plays down fitness concerns ahead of Olympics

The heptathlon world champion pulled out of the European Championships in Rome earlier this month

USA Today Sports Media Group

Boston’s Payton Pritchard reportedly named to US select team ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Jrue Holiday will see a familiar face when the US select team scrimmages with Team USA.

The Guardian - UK

‘Imagine if a 60-year-old broke Usain Bolt’s record’: the story behind the Enhanced Games, the Olympics where everyone dopes

It’s got billionaires, world champions and director Ridley Scott’s company on board. But would an athletics competition where taking drugs is encouraged put the honesty back in sport – or cause rifts, risks and addictions?

Fortune

How to survive Paris during the 2024 Olympics

For the uninitiated, Paris can be a lot. So, Fortune spoke to tourism, insurance, banking, and culture experts for their tips on navigating the city.

The Independent UK

Simone Biles hopes to dazzle at US Olympic gymnastic trials in Minneapolis ahead of Paris games

Biles shocked sports world by pulling back from competition during Tokyo Olympics, but is in fine form heading into Paris

AAP

Australian track team head into unknown at Olympics

Grace Brown on the road and the men's team sprint on the track are the key medal prospects among the first Australian cyclists confirmed for the Paris Olympics.

International Business Times

Paris Airbnb Goldrush Ends As Olympics Approach

Parisians looking to pocket a fortune by renting out their apartments to tourists visiting the French capital for the Olympics have been left disappointed as prices crash close to the start of the Games.

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