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Rio 2016: A successful Olympic dream amidst crises

The crowd cheered loudly on Copacabana beach when Rio de Janeiro was announced as the host city for the 2016 Olympic Games. For the first time, a city in South America would host the biggest sporting competition on the planet. The "Marvellous City", located between the sea and the forest,…

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Afternoon Update: New Caledonia evacuation flights confirmed; Sam Kerr to miss Olympics; and the world’s most expensive feather

Penny Wong confirms Australia received clearance for two flights after international airport was shut down

The Guardian - AU

Let’s Hope Sam Kerr Gets A ‘Chief Vibes Officer’ Job ‘Coz She’s Not Playing The Olympics

Football Australia has today confirmed that Sam Kerr and Amy Sayer will both be out of the Matildas squad for the Olympics.

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Taekwondo team out to break Olympic medal drought

Australia's taekwondo Olympic team will take some encouraging results to Paris, as they try to win medals in the sport for the first time since Sydney 2000.

AAP

Paris train drivers join strike action over Olympic bonuses

One in five suburban Paris trains is running on Tuesday as drivers strike to demand bonuses for operating extended rail services during the upcoming Paris Olympics. They're the latest to down tools as workers from a number of sectors seek compensation for doing extra work while the Games take place.

Radio France Internationale

Australia's Olympic surfers welcome Teahupo'o challenge

Leading Australians Jack Robinson and Molly Picklum are hoping the Olympic surf venue of Tahiti's Teahupo'o lives up to its fearsome reputation.

AAP

Japan Wrestles With Legacy Of Graft-stained Games In Paris Warning

Japan is still grappling with the fallout of the graft-stained and pandemic-delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympics, serving as a warning to Paris ahead of the Games this summer in the French capital.

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Sam Kerr certain to miss Paris Olympics after being omitted from Matildas squad for warm-up games

Any lingering hope of captain returning from injury has been extinguished after she was left out of the squad to face China

The Guardian - AU

Hunt returns for Matildas ahead of Paris Olympics

Clare Hunt is returning after injury for the Matildas but doubt still hovers over Katrina Gorry ahead of the Paris Olympics.

AAP

Rohan Bopanna to pair with either Balaji or Yuki Bhambri at Paris Games

NEW DELHI: India's top doubles player, Rohan Bopanna, will choose either N Sriram Balaji or Yuki Bhambri as his partner for the Paris Olympics, with the All India Tennis Association (AITA) likely to approve his choice, although the selection committee will discuss the combinations.

The Times of India

With Olympics approaching, it’s time to recognize children as a protected class in sport

Imagine this scenario: a 15-year-old child is caught consuming cannabis in public and is charged with an offence. If the child is found guilty, the court has discretion to order an absolute discharge to avoid convicting the child, or to convict the child but excuse the payment of a fine…

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Paralympics Should Put Disability Back On Global Agenda, Says IPC Chief

The Paris Paralympics are expected to give the movement the biggest boost since the mould-breaking 2012 London Games - and organisers hope they will help to move the rights of disabled people to the top of the list of global priorities.

International Business Times

'Haikyu!!': Comic Heroes Fuel Japan Olympic Volleyball Manga Mania

Men's volleyball is flying high in Japan with the national team ranked fourth globally ahead of the Paris Olympics and the sport's soaring popularity fuelled by a manga blockbuster.

International Business Times

Olympic spots on the line as Hockeyroos head to Europe

The Australian women's hockey team will be aiming to snare a medal at the FIH Pro League when they head to Antwerp and London this month.

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Aussies Smith, Keeney chase diving gold in Paris

Anabelle Smith and Maddision Keeney will be part of a strong Australian diving squad at the Paris Olympics.

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Beth Shriever suffers fractured collarbone two months out from Olympics

The injury happened at the BMX Racing World Championships in South Carolina.

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Simone Biles Dominates U.S. Classic In Olympic Preparation

Simone Biles impresses at U.S. Classic, setting the stage for intense competition for the Paris Olympics.

AAP

Major international race wins for Hoare and Davies

Middle-distance runner Olli Hoare was the standout Australian at the Los Angeles grand prix athletics meet.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s Olympic cyclist Grace Brown: ‘If I come fourth, I’ll be disappointed’

The time-trial specialist is in rich form heading towards the Paris Games and has high hopes of improving on her showing in Tokyo

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