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Sarina Wiegman insists England ‘not panicking’ after costly defeat in Belgium

Sarina Wiegman reflected on an ‘unnecessary’ defeat that leaves winning their Nations League group and qualifying for the Olympics out of their hands

The Guardian - UK

Olympic champion Mary Peters: ‘I feel the terrible loss of life in the name of sport’

The former pentathlon gold medallist tells Donald McRae of the death threat and horror of Munich 1972, the Troubles, and promoting Belfast

The Guardian - UK

Alexander Zverev issued with penalty order over ‘abuse’ of ex-girlfriend

The Olympic men’s tennis champion Alexander Zverev has been issued a penalty order for bodily harm against his ex-girlfriend and fines totalling €450,000 (£392,000) by a court in Germany

The Guardian - UK

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Olympics 1972: Tragic hostage-taking casts deep shadow over Munich Olympics

In 1972, at the height of the Cold War, the Federal Republic of Germany hosted the 20th Olympic Games in Munich. While the West German government wanted to use the "Games of Peace and Joy" to forget the memory of the Olympic Games organised by Adolf Hitler in Berlin in…

Radio France Internationale

UK lags behind in standard definition while France sets its sights on 4K broadcasting

France is set to replace HD broadcasting in 2029 with a full transition to 4K, and it's starting with the Olympics.

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How World Cup heroics promise a new generation of Matildas diehards

The Olympic qualifier series in Perth is helping build on the winter’s success and turning the players into household names

The Guardian - AU

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

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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

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.

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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

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.

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The Guardian - AU

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 Hindu

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 Independent UK

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

Sports Illustrated

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.

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The Guardian - AU

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

AAP

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.

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.

The Times of India

How well is Virat Kohli placed to play the LA 2028 Olympics

NEW DELHI: From Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly acknowledging India's effort to host the 2036 Olympic Games to cricket making its return to the biggest stage of multi-sport events after a wait of 128 years, the 141st IOC (International Olympic Committee) Session held in Mumbai ended with a bat-and-ball story…

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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