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Paris Olympics is bracing for a heat wave following a soggy start

The 2024 Olympics is getting ready for a heat wave in most parts of France after launching with a rain-soaked opening ceremony

The Independent UK

Paris 2024 Olympics: transport chaos and commuter frustration

From rising metro prices to traffic congestion, transport in and around Paris has become more challenging due to the Olympics. Three commuters told RFI about their travel woes.

Radio France Internationale

Serbia Wins First Olympic Shooting Medal In Paris

Serbia and India make history at Paris Olympics with shooting triumphs, showcasing talent and sportsmanship on the global stage.

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The secrets of the Olympic torch with French designer Mathieu Lehanneur

Paris's 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games embrace more than athletic prowess. The event is also a stage for designers, artists and artisans to showcase their talents. RFI met Matthieu Lehanneur, the designer of the Olympic torch, an iconic object that is one of the symbols of the Games.

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Olympics 2024: Matt Richards eyeing Team GB's first swimming gold after individual heartache

Men’s 4x200m freestyle takes place later on Tuesday

Evening Standard

Legends of the flame: meet three former cyclists who have carried the Olympic torch

Maria David catches up with three former Olympic competitors and finds them fired up by the privilege of carrying the torch on home soil

Cycling Weekly

Olympic men's triathlon postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution

The Olympic men's triathlon was postponed just hours before it was due to get under way on Tuesday after last-ditch water quality tests in the River Seine revealed unhealthy pollution levels, organisers said.

Radio France Internationale

French Diver’s “Jewels” In Tight Swimming Trunks Become Talk Of The Town At Olympics

French diver Jules Bouyer has become a viral topic at the 2024 Paris Olympics. "Just tell me when French diver Jules Bouyer is on TV," one admirer said. The post French Diver’s “Jewels” In Tight Swimming Trunks Become Talk Of The Town At Olympics first appeared on Bored Panda.

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US News Outlets Cop An Olympic Roasting For ‘Rigging’ The Medal Tallies In America’s Favour

American outlets have been accused of rigging the Olympic medal tally to put the US in first place, despite them being sixth.

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Lost Olympic photos found after 76 years – can you help identify the mystery photographer of this lost roll of film?

Volunteer uncovers undeveloped Olympic photographs from the games in London 1948; now help is needed!

Digital Camera World

Why the Netherlands seems unfazed by sending a convicted child rapist to the Olympics

Differences between English and Dutch law might be part of the reason why Steven van de Velde is seen differently at home than abroad, says Renate van der Zee, a Dutch writer and journalist

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I asked people on X for their take on Bob Ballard's dismissal after sexist "joke" - and the replies I got were eye-opening

The Olympic commentator has been dropped for his remarks just days into the event.

The Guardian - AU

‘Conditions were perfect’: how the breathtaking image of Olympic surfer Gabriel Medina was taken

Jérôme Brouillet’s photo of the floating surfer is a potentially defining image of the 2024 Olympics, and came off a wave that gave the Brazilian his best score yet

The Independent UK

Who is Becky Downie? Team GB gymnastics star with poignant meaning behind Olympics return

A third appearance at the Games but Downie missed out on Tokyo

The Times of India

Paris Olympics: Young Dhinidhi savouring the feel of big stage

PARIS: India's youngest athlete in the Olympic contingent here, Dhinidhi Desinghu is thoroughly enjoying her days at the Games Village and has emerged as the darling of the nation's top stars who have assembled here. Despite her early exit, the 14-year-old is hopeful of moving forward having experienced the world's…

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Olympic Medal Tally: How Many Medals Does Australia Have After Day 16 Of Paris 2024?

They've been busy!

International Business Times

Hong Kong Young Fencers Draw Inspiration From Olympic 'Sword Queen'

Twelve-year-old Hong Kong fencing beginner Lloyd got a new role model over the weekend -- "Sword Queen" Vivian Kong Man-wai, who clawed back a 7-1 deficit in the women's epee final to win Olympic gold in Paris.

The Times of India

Paris Olympics: Rohan Bopanna brings his India career to a close

At 44 years of age, Rohan Bopanna has played his last match in an India jersey. Late on Sunday, Bopanna and Sriram Balaji bowed out of the men's doubles event of the Olympic Games, falling 5-7, 2-6 to the French pairing of Gael Monfils and Edouard Roger-Vasselin.

The Times of India

Age no barrier at Paris Olympics

While the Olympics has often witnessed the rise of several young stars over the course of its history, it is not unusual to also see athletes defying their age to compete on the grandest sporting stage in the world. TOI takes a look at a few prominent examples at Paris…

The Times of India

Paris Olympics: Manu Bhaker to get another shot at glory

Manu Bhaker in line for another Olympic medal as she makes 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event bronze-medal round with Sarabjot Singh; heartbreak for Babuta

The Independent UK

Men’s Olympic triathlon is postponed due to concerns over water quality in Paris’ Seine River

The men’s Olympic triathlon has been postponed over concerns about water quality in Paris’ Seine River, where the swimming portion of the race was supposed to take place

AAP

Burton and his dream horse: 'We'll always have Paris'

Aussie Chris Burton says he'd love to buy his Olympic medal-winning mount Shadow Man - but the "machine" of a horse is set to return to his British owner.

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