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Olympics-Russians will win 'medals of blood' if allowed to compete, says Ukraine's Usyk

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ban Russia from the Olympic Games, saying any medals they win in Paris next year would be tainted by the blood of his countrymen who have died in Russia's year-old invasion.

Reuters

Brittney Griner absent from USA camp, but keeping in touch

Brittney Griner texted her good friend Diana Taurasi on Tuesday morning asking how the USA Basketball training camp was going

The Independent UK

Oleksandr Usyk makes "blood medals" plea over Russian Olympic athletes

World heavyweight champion Usyk became a gold medalist while representing Ukraine at the 2012 London games, and has gone on to become a two-weight champion in the paid ranks

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Oleksandr Usyk insists Russia must not be allowed to win Olympic ‘medals of blood, death and tears’

‘The medals that Russian athletes are going to win are medals of blood, death and tears,’ the Ukrainian boxer told the IOC.

The Independent UK

Don’t let Russians win ‘medals of blood’ at Paris Olympics, says Oleksandr Usyk

‘The medals that Russian athletes are going to win are medals of blood, death and tears,’ the Ukrainian told the IOC.

The Independent UK

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo insists Russian delegation unwelcome at 2024 Olympics amid war

Hidalgo last month said she was in favour of Russians participating under a neutral banner, but has now expressed a different view.

The Independent UK

Paris mayor wants no Russian athletes at 2024 Olympics 'while war goes on'

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has changed her stance on Russian competitors at the 2024 Olympics, saying they should be banned "while the war continues" in Ukraine.

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Jack Carlin has Glasgow on the mind ahead of European Track Cycling Championships

And such is the level he’s reached, for him, the big picture means only world and Olympic medals.

The National (Scotland)

One year later, still no medals in disputed Beijing 2022 Olympic team skating event

Skaters from Russia won the team event with the U.S. second and Japan third. But then it came to light that Russian Kamila Valieva had given a positive drug test weeks before the Olympics.

WEKU

Ukrainian skier pushes to keep Russians out of the Olympics

Ukrainian skier Ivan Kovbasnyuk can’t train at home in the Carpathian Mountains because war in the country has damaged the power grid to the point that there’s not enough energy to make the chairlifts operate

The Independent UK

Collectable 50p coins worth up to £140 could be in your pocket

Check your change, it could be worth more than you think

Nottingham Post

Denmark joins countries calling for Russian athlete ban from 2024 Paris Olympics

Following reports that 'up to 40 countries' could boycott the 2024 Paris Olympics, Denmark has announced its "official position" that Russia "must be excluded" from the Summer Games

Daily Mirror

Mayor of Paris joins calls to ban Russian athletes from 2024 Olympics amid IOC decision

The Mayor of Paris, the city which is hosting next year's Olympics, has criticised the IOC's plans to "explore a pathway" which will allow Russian athletes to compete

Daily Mirror

Paris mayor backs banning Russia from 2024 Olympics unless war in Ukraine ends

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says there should be no Russian delegation allowed at the Paris Olympics next year if Moscow continues its war against Ukraine.

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Chloe Covell: skateboard prodigy, 13, targets Paris Olympics after taking world silver medal

Up and coming street skater tipped for big things as ex-NRL player dad Luke encourages ‘hard work and dedication’

The Independent UK

Paris mayor: No Russian team at 2024 Games if war continues

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says no Russian team should not be allowed to compete at the Paris Olympics next year if Moscow continues its war against Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Russian athletes handed neutral status in boost amid Olympics uncertainty

Several Russian athletes have been granted approval to compete under a neutral flag at international events but uncertainty still reigns over involvement at the Olympics

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The Independent UK

Designer Stella McCartney and rock singer Skin to be honoured at Windsor Castle

McCartney famously designed the Duchess of Sussex’s wedding reception dress and Team GB’s uniforms for the London 2012 Olympics.

Sports Illustrated

The Little-Known Black Women Who Changed the Olympic Games Forever

Tidye Pickett and Louise Stokes made history when they were selected for the U.S. Olympic team in 1932. So, why don’t we hear more about them?

AAP

Olympics official Coles farewelled with Sydney funeral

Veteran Australian Olympics official Phil Coles, who died last week aged 91, has been laid to rest after a Sydney funeral.

ABC News

Danielle Scott vows to keep pushing the envelope following spectacular victory at Deer Valley

If you liked the look of Danielle Scott's spectacular victory at Deer Valley then you're in luck because there's plenty more where that came from.

ABC News

Olympic gold medallist Emma McKeon regains motivation ahead of Paris Olympics

After taking a break away from the pool following her successful Tokyo campaign, Emma McKeon is feeling mentally recharged with the Paris Olympics on the horizon.

Dynamite News

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar Admits To Doping Violation After Facing 21-Month Ban

Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar has admitted to "unknowingly ingesting banned substance" after being suspended for 21 months for the use of a prohibited substance. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

On This Day in 2013: Rebecca Adlington retires from competitive swimming

The double Olympic and Commonwealth champion called time on her career at the age of 23.

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