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Synchronized swimming prepares for its newest addition: men

The sport now known as artistic swimming has always been a female-only sport at the Olympics. That will change at Paris 2024

The Guardian - US

Australian shooters target Olympic Games berths

Australian shooters hope to claim the majority of 14 quota spots for next year's Paris Olympics in coming days at the Oceania Championships.

AAP

George sets sights on Olympic medal after WNBA glory

Newly-minted WNBA champion Cayla George is hoping to cement some Opals combinations during the upcoming WNBL season.

AAP

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Bhanwala wins rapid fire pistol bronze and Olympic quota

Anish Bhanwala wins 25m rapid fire pistol bronze, Olympic quota; Melvina Angeline takes 50m rifle 3-position silver. 12th Olympic quota for India, 5th in Asian championship. Zoravar Singh Sandhu qualifies with leading score in trap. Asian shotgun, rifle & pistol championships offer 24 Olympic quotas. Final Olympic qualification event in…

The Hindu

France on alert for football violence after Marseille fans attack visiting team

France’s sports minister condemned what she called “disgusting” violence against the Olympique Lyonnais football team that prompted organisers to cancel Sunday’s match against the Olympique de Marseille. Security around sports matches is a priority for French authorities, less than a year before the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Radio France Internationale

Philippines vow to bounce back after Matildas blowout

The Philippines will be aiming for a huge win against Iran on Wednesday night to keep their Olympic qualification hopes alive.

AAP

Caitlin Foord proves versatility as Matildas belatedly click in Olympic qualifiers

The forward showed she can play anywhere, and dominate, in Australia’s eight-goal romp against the Philippines

The Guardian - AU

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Kerr, Foord score hat-tricks as Matildas post 8-0 win

Sam Kerr has scored a memorable hat-trick in front of her home fans as the Matildas crushed the Philippines 8-0 in their Olympic qualifier.

AAP

Matildas thrash Philippines 8-0: Olympic women’s football qualifying – as it happened

The Matildas overwhelmed the Philippines in Perth to take command of their Olympic qualifying group

The Guardian - AU

From mud to mat: Haryana training its youth for kabaddi’s big league

Rahul Chaudhari, 30, is a kabaddi player from Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor, with 1 million Instagram followers. He has 1,039 raid points in 150 Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) matches in his nine-year-long career. The league has catapulted kabaddi from a traditional game to an entertainment sport, with players from humble backgrounds…

The Hindu

Brittney Griner, 5-time Olympian Diana Taurasi head up US national women's roster for November

Five-time Olympic gold medalist Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner head up the USA Basketball Women’s National Team roster announced Thursday for two exhibition games and training camp in November

The Independent UK

IOC President, Argentina Coach Open Door for Messi to Play in Paris Olympics

The 36-year-old superstar has been offered the chance to play in the upcoming Summer Games.

Sports Illustrated

Matildas break down stubborn Iran to kickstart Olympic qualification

Ellie Carpenter and Sam Kerr on target in Perth as campaign to reach Paris Games starts well

The Guardian - AU

Super sub Sam Kerr helps Matildas sink Iran 2-0

The Matildas have overcome a stubborn Iran defence to post a 2-0 win in their Olympic qualifier in Perth.

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The Guardian - AU

Matildas 2-0 Iran: Australia secure first win of Olympic qualifying campaign – as it happened

Goals from Ellie Carpenter and Sam Kerr were enough to kick-start the Matildas’ tournament and seal the win against Iran in Perth

The Independent UK

Fatima Whitbread supporting new fostering campaign, as research finds ‘misconceptions put people off’

The Olympic legend wants to help tackle misleading assumptions around fostering.

AAP

Sydney academic looking to break her way into Olympics

University lecturer Rachael Gunn plans to let her "body take over" at the Oceania Breaking Championships as she puts her best foot forward for an Olympic tilt.

The Independent UK

Beer belly wrestling and ‘evading arrest’ obstacle course set for inaugural Florida Man Games

It ain’t the Olympics, but a group of Floridians plan to host competitions themed according to the collective antics of the beer-loving, gator-possessing, rap-sheet heavy, mullet-wearing social media phenomenon known as “Florida Man.”

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The Independent UK

Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski and husband Todd Kapostasy welcome baby via surrogate

Olympic figure skating gold medalist Tara Lipinski and her husband, Todd Kapostasy, have welcomed a daughter through a surrogate after several years of infertility

The Independent UK

Beer belly wrestling, 'evading arrest' obstacle course on tap for inaugural Florida Man Games

AAP

Matildas play it safe with Kerr for Olympic qualifiers

Hometown hero Sam Kerr will be among the stars in action when the Matildas take on Iran, the Philippines and Taiwan in three Olympic qualifiers in Perth.

The National (Scotland)

Rugby World Cup final is mouthwatering but leave bronze medals for the Olympics

So after one close semi-final and one that was a skoosh, a doddle, as we say in Scots, we now have a Rugby World Cup Final that can only be…

Evening Standard

Mark Cavendish robbery suspect on trial after handing himself in

Jo Jobson has gone on trial accused of involvement in robbery at home of Olympic athlete Mark Cavendish and his wife Peta

The Conversation

Cricket? Lacrosse? Netball? The new sports that might make it to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games

At the International Olympic Committee’s recent session in Mumbai, India it officially ratified five sports being added to the existing 28 core sports for the 2028 Los Angeles summer games.

The Hindu

How Olympic cities are selected | Explained

India joins five other countries in race for 2036 Olympics. New process focuses on flexibility, sustainability and cost-effectiveness. India yet to decide city/cities for hosting. Mexico only one to have hosted before. Other potential bidders include Egypt, Seoul, China, Qatar, Hungary, Italy, Denmark, Canada and Germany. India has hosted several…

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