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Neeraj Chopra needs to stay calm to defend title in Paris Olympics: Colin Jackson

NEW DELHI: Colin Jackson, former world record holder in the 110m hurdles, believes that defending an Olympic title is a remarkable achievement, and he advises India's champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra to "stay calm" to have a shot at accomplishing this feat in Paris next year.

The Times of India

Paris transport: Will it be ready for the Olympics?

Paris is racing against time to get its mass transit system ready for the 2024 Summer Olympics. This week on French Connections, we take a look at the promises that have been kept and those that have fallen to the wayside. We also discuss how much metro tickets will actually…

France 24

Ex-Tokyo Olympics official pleads not guilty to taking bribes in exchange for Games contracts

A former member of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee has appeared in district court and pleaded not guilty to taking $1.4 million in bribes in exchange for contracts for the Games

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Putin questions Olympic rules for neutral Russian athletes at Paris Games

Russian President Vladimir Putin has questioned the International Olympic Committee rules mandating Russian athletes compete at the Paris Olympics as neutral athletes

The Independent UK

South Korean Olympic chief defends move to send athletes to train at military camp

South Korea’s Olympic chief has defended a decision to send hundreds of athletes to a military camp next week as part of preparations for the 2024 Games in Paris

The Independent UK

'It was the first time I dropped everyone uphill' - Annemiek van Vleuten on the ride that changed her

Despite a horror crash, the Dutchwoman looks back on the road race at the 2016 Olympics as a turning point in her career

Cycling Weekly

Gael Monfils interview: ‘Regrets? I could have enjoyed tennis even more’

Interview: Along with his partner Elina Svitolina, the 37-year-old enjoyed a sensational comeback year in 2023 and still has room for one more trick

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10 sports stars who could shine in 2024

Keely Hodgkinson could be set for a successful year.

The Independent UK

England’s men look to end major trophy drought at European Championship in 2024

The Olympics are back on European soil for the first time since 2012 when they head to Paris in August.

The Independent UK

Russian Swimmers Under-Tested Ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

Russia's insufficient doping tests on top athletes questioned, adding uncertainty to IOC's decision to allow participation at Paris Olympics.

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Many top Russian athletes faced minimal drug testing in 2023 ahead of next year's Paris Olympics

Two of Russia’s top swimmers who could be eligible for the next year’s Olympics have been drug tested by their country’s anti-doping agency only twice apiece in 2023

The Independent UK

Laura Kenny: ‘I hope people don’t expect me to make it to the Olympics’

Five-time gold medallist says she was ready to sacrifice Olympics return to have second child

Cycling Weekly

Late mountain doubleheader offers GC suspense - Analysing the Giro d'Italia Women 2024 route

Early course unveil a positive sign of new management under RCS

Cycling News

Ramesh, Bhaskaran in line for Dronacharya Award

NEW DELHI: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa’s childhood coach RB Ramesh, former national kabaddi team coach Edachery Bhaskaran and Tokyo Olympics silver medallist wrestler Ravi Dahiya’s mentor Lalit Kumar are among the names recommended for this year’s Dronacharya award, the country’s highest coaching honour.

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Cycling Weekly

‘I didn’t want to fall in my tomb, I had to be strong’: Audrey Cordon-Ragot puts horror year behind her to focus on Olympics

Having bounced back from a stroke, and team transfer misery, the Frenchwoman has her eyes on the road race in Paris

AAP

Opals great Jackson in frame for Olympics comeback

Lauren Jackson has been included in the Opals' extended squad for February's Olympic Games qualifying tournament in Brazil.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Hulking new UFC signee Robelis Despaigne details journey from Olympics to MMA, vows to be champion

Olympic medalist Robelis Despaigne recently broke the internet – and had UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard calling – in the span of four seconds.

The Hindu

Guwahati Masters | Ashwini-Tanisha partnership — a successful amalgam of energy, experience and enthusiasm

Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto have formed a successful partnership, winning 3 titles from 4 finals in 11 months. The duo is aiming to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics and have jumped to a career-high of World No. 23. Ashwini brings calmness and experience while Tanisha brings raw energy…

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Radio France Internationale

Afghanistan conflict precipitates Moscow 1980 Olympics boycott

Ancient Greek philosophers would surely have loved the irony: a politician positing a position with the hope of avoiding politicisation.

Cycling News

Lotte Kopecky becomes first cyclist to win Belgian Sportswoman of the Year award

'I think that I couldn't do much more this year' says SD Worx rider after dominant 2023 campaign

The Independent UK

Work to resume at Tahiti's legendary Olympic surfing site after uproar over damage to coral reef

Organizers of the Paris Olympics say work will resume this week to prepare the surfing venue in Tahiti after an uproar over damage to a coral reef put efforts on hold

Cycling Weekly

'Ganna-esque' Josh Tarling in contention for Olympics track debut in 2024

Ineos Grenadiers rider has been training with the GB squad and racing on the boards

The National (Scotland)

Meet Glasgow Olympic hopefuls in Games' newest sport flag football

Flag Football has been added to the Oympic Games starting in 2028 - and Glasgow already has a number of top players vying for a Team GB spot.

AAP

Deputy premier set to face challenge for Qld leadership

Health Minister Shannon Fentiman has confirmed she will contest the leadership of Queensland's Labor Party after launching a bid to become the next Premier.

The Times of India

Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena look to open athletics season with Doha or Rabat Diamond Leagues

NEW DELHI: Reigning Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and Asian Games silver medallist Kishore Jena are likely to open their crucial athletics season with either Doha or Rabat Diamond Leagues in May next year, TOI has learnt.

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