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‘Sport is never just sport’: Olympics exhibition in Paris reflects 20th century’s highs and lows

Les Jeux Olympiques: Miroir des Sociétés opens ahead of Paris Olympics and puts previous games in context of conflicts and injustices

The Guardian - UK

Olympic doubts loom over key Matildas pair

Injuries have cast a shadow over the Olympic hopes of Matildas mainstays Katrina Gorry and Clare Hunt with the Paris Games less than four months away.

AAP

Paris Olympics Exhibit Explores Political And Historical Significance

Explore the intricate relationship between politics, history, and the Olympic Games at a Paris exhibit.

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Brisbane Games must fit the region, says IOC

The Brisbane 2032 Olympics must fit the city and the region and not the other way round, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday, less than two weeks after plans to construct a new stadium were scrapped.

The Hindu

French Cyberdefence Chief Warns Paris Olympics A 'Target'

The head of France's national cybersecurity agency said the Paris Olympics would be a "target" this year including for foreign states interested in "disrupting the opening ceremony or causing problems on public transport".

International Business Times

Olympic flame to burn in front of Louvre museum during Paris 2024 Games

The Olympic flame is set to burn in the Tuileries Garden in front of the Louvre museum for the duration of the Paris Games in July and August, according to reports from French news agency AFP.

Radio France Internationale

Paris Olympics to cost taxpayers between three and five billion euros, French auditor says

The Paris Olympics are expected to cost the state between three and five billion euros, the French court of auditors said Tuesday as new figures revealed the country's widening debt levels.

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Olympic Flame To Burn Near Louvre During Paris Games: Source

The decision to place the Olympic cauldron in the tourist hotspot in the center of the city was taken "several weeks ago", the source said on condition of anonymity.

International Business Times

Olympic champ questions handling of Brisbane Games

World swimming champ Ariarne Titmus has taken aim at the Queensland government's Brisbane 2032 infrastructure plan, saying it needs to think about its legacy.

AAP

Nazaré: The Most Blissful And The Most Terrifying Experience You Can Have On Earth

Nazaré used to be a typical Portuguese fishermen's town until one day Hawaiian surfer Garrett McNamara turned it into the world’s biggest wave surfing hotspot. The post Nazaré: The Most Blissful And The Most Terrifying Experience You Can Have On Earth first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Jimmer Fredette and his iconic 3-point range is going to the 2024 Olympics for Team USA

Yes. That IS Jimmer Fredette you’re seeing.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Migrant transfers from Paris ahead of Olympics anger French mayors and NGOs

Mayors in rural and small-town France are increasingly angry over the transfer of migrants from the capital to their communities, which they believe is linked to clean-up efforts ahead of the Paris Olympics.

Radio France Internationale

France deploys 4,000 more troops amid security fears in run up to Olympics

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal says security measures will be stepped up with 4,000 extra soldiers deployed nationwide in the coming days. The country's terror threat was raised to its highest level on Sunday following a deadly attack in Moscow that was claimed by the Islamic State.

Radio France Internationale

Paris Olympics To Cost Taxpayers 3-5 Billion Euros: Auditor

The Paris Olympics this year are expected to cost the state between 3-5 billion euros ($3.2-5.4 billion), the French national auditor said Tuesday as new figures revealed the country's widening debt levels.

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Beijing 2008 Olympics: one world, one dream?

For the 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing advocated the idea of "One World, One Dream." However, the dream of the Chinese government is not the dream of everyone. In a vast social system long known for its tight control over its population, it's difficult for controllers and the controlled to share…

International Business Times

Olympics Tech Firm Atos Posts Huge Loss But Says Games Unaffected

Debt-ridden French IT group Atos, the cybersecurity and data provider for the Paris Olympics, posted a huge annual loss Tuesday but vowed that its troubles would not disrupt the Games.

AAP

MPs to skip Paris as Brisbane Olympic venue row rages

Queensland will not send any ministers to the 2024 Olympics after backing a controversial infrastructure plan for the Brisbane Games 2032.

The Times of India

Prannoy, Lakshya and Sindhu sitting pretty in race to Paris Olympics qualification

Treesa-Gayatri, Srikanth may miss the bus

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Australia book triathlon starts at Paris Olympics

Australia have a confirmed start in the mixed triathlon team relay at the Paris Olympics, plus berths in the men's and women's individual races.

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Southern California Hospitality Workers Ratify New Contract After Strikes

Hospitality workers in Southern California secure new contract with significant gains after strikes and negotiations, paving the way for improved working c...

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Moguls queen Anthony riding the wave of ski success

Record-shredding mogul skier Jakara Anthony is taking inspiration from Australia's female surfers as she continues to push her sport to new heights.

International Business Times

Moscow Attack Puts Spotlight On IS Threat To Western Europe

Friday's attack on a Moscow concert hall is exacerbating worries that similar acts could hit targets in western Europe which is hosting exceptionally high-profile sports events this summer, analysts say.

WEKU

Hurry up and wait: Servers speed-walk through Paris, reviving a century-old race

Some 200 servers speed-walked through Paris balancing trays of beverages and croissants on Sunday. Paris hasn't held a waiters race since 2011, but brought it back ahead of the Olympics.

International Business Times

Moscow Attack Raise Fresh Concerns For Paris Olympics

The attack on a Moscow concert hall that killed more than 130 people has raised fresh security fears for the Paris Olympics, leading France's interior minister to promise Monday that police and intelligence services would be "ready".

The Times of India

Harendra Singh frontrunner to replace Janneke Schopman as Indian women's hockey team coach

NEW DELHI: Harendra Singh is emerging as the top candidate to succeed Janneke Schopman as the coach of the Indian women's hockey team. Following his recent interview with the national body, indications suggest that he is viewed as the most suitable individual to rejuvenate the team, particularly in the aftermath…

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