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Spain's Rafael Nadal to skip Wimbledon to prepare for Olympics

NEW DELHI: Rafael Nadal on Thursday confirmed that he will skip Wimbledon this July to focus on preparations for the Olympic Games in Paris.

The Times of India

Upset over Caitlin Clark Olympic snub

The all-star rookie won't be competing in Paris, a decision some deem as "short-sighted"

Salon

Rafael Nadal To Skip Wimbledon, Focus On Paris Olympics

Rafael Nadal skips Wimbledon to focus on clay-court training for Paris Olympics, prioritizing performance and well-being.

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June 16 uprising: how a massacre in South Africa led to Africa’s boycott of the 1976 Olympics

As the world prepares for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, can we maintain faith in the nonpolitical ethos of the event? The Montreal Olympics Games in 1976 stands out, among others, as a clear instance of the games being used for political ends.

The Conversation

Basket Pour Toutes: Fighting against France’s sports and Olympics hijab ban

Ahead of Paris 2024, France’s secularism rule forces female Muslim basketballers to choose between faith and the game.

Al Jazeera

Rafael Nadal ‘saddened’ to miss Wimbledon after confirming summer schedule

The Spaniard does not want to risk injury by changing surfaces from clay to grass

The Independent UK

France Racing To Build Giant Army Camp For Paris Olympics Security

To house the thousands of soldiers tasked with keeping the Paris Olympics safe, France is building the largest army camp its mainland has seen since World War II, at breakneck pace.

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Lionel Messi to miss Olympics but leaves door open for 2026 World Cup

NEW DELHI: Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi has revealed in an ESPN interview that he will not pursue a second Olympic gold medal with Argentina in Paris this summer.

The Times of India

Rafael Nadal says he will not play Wimbledon and instead will prepare for the Olympics in Sweden

Rafael Nadal is going to skip Wimbledon, as expected, and instead prepare for the Paris Olympics by entering a clay-court tournament in Bastad, Sweden

The Independent UK

International Olympic Committee makes Winter Olympic host recommendations

The International Olympic Comittee has recommended France and the United States as hosts of the 2030 and 2034 Games

The Independent UK

‘I thought it would be a tinpot movie’: myths and reality of Chariots of Fire and the 1924 Olympics

The Oscar-winning film took plenty of liberties with the truth but remains one of Britain’s favourite movies

The Guardian - UK

Cody Simpson Has Missed Out On His First Chance To Nab A Spot At The 2024 Paris Olympics

"I did the best I could out there."

Pedestrian.tv

‘I went a bit crazy’: Mo Farah on rebellion, love, ruthlessness – and being forced to live a lie

In the first of a series of interviews with remarkable Olympians, Britain’s most celebrated track athlete opens up about his relentless spirit, his disgraced ex-coach and the terrible secret he kept for 30 years

The Guardian - UK

Chalmers pushes through pain to earn third Olympic spot

Kyle Chalmers says he pushed through debilitating back pain to win the 100m freestyle at Australia's Olympic selection trials in Brisbane.

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Mackenzie Arnold's inspiring rise to Matildas stardom

Matildas star Mackenzie Arnold has revealed the depths of despair she rose from to emerge as Tony Gustavsson's first-choice goalkeeper for the Paris Olympics.

AAP

Seebohm hopes Olympic bid inspires her baby and mothers

Emily Seebohm hopes her unfulfilled quest to swim at a fifth Olympics proves to her baby boy and other mothers that anything is possible.

The Guardian - UK

From Olise to Zirkzee: 10 players who could make big moves this transfer window

With the European transfer window opening on Friday we look at some of the most sought-after players in the top leagues

AAP

Kookaburras, Hockeyroos warm up for Paris by beating GB

With the Olympics looming, the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos have both scored impressive wins over Great Britain to wrap up their FIH Pro League seasons in style.

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French Elections Delay 2030 Winter Olympics Host Confirmation

Salt Lake City likely to host 2034 Winter Olympics, French Alps bid for 2030 faces delay. IOC to confirm hosts in July. Challenges ahead for organizers. Fr...

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Swim trailblazer McEvoy to release secrets post-Paris

Cameron McEvoy, who will be the first Australian man to swim at four Olympics, will release his revolutionary training secrets after the Paris Games.

The Times of India

Amit Panghal wants to train at SAI's high-altitude training in Shillaru ahead of Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Amit Panghal, the Olympic-bound world championships silver medallist boxer, has expressed his desire to train at SAI's high-altitude training centre in Shillaru for the Paris Games instead of preparing abroad.

The Guardian - UK

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas out of Olympics after losing legal battle

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas has lost her legal case against World Aquatics and any hopes of making next month’s Paris Olympics

Radio France Internationale

Activists slam France hijab ban saying 'sports should be inclusive'

French Muslim basketball player Diaba Konate said she had hoped to represent her country at the Paris Olympics but did not stand a chance because she wears a headscarf.

Sports Illustrated

Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal to Play Doubles for Spain in Paris Olympics

The French Open champion will team up with the tournament's greatest player.

The Independent UK

Rafael Nadal to miss Wimbledon to focus on doubles bid at Paris Olympics

The Spaniard looks likely to have played his final match at the All England Club.

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