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Why the Olympic Games are a ‘civil religious’ ceremony with a global congregation

Fans are getting ready to watch top athletes from around the globe compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics, which start in Paris on July 26. Accompanying the athletic events will be a display of patriotic symbols such as flags and team uniforms featuring countries’ colors. The host country will mark…

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Fandom usually means tracking your favorite team for years − so why are the Olympics so good at making us root for sports and athletes we tune out most of the time?

Every four years, millions of Americans join billions of their fellow humans across the globe to celebrate the astonishing athletic feats at the Summer Olympics.

The Conversation

New on Peacock in July 2024 — all the movies and shows to watch

Here's everything coming to Peacock in July 2024, including the Summer Olympics and 'Those About to Die'

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Novak Djokovic to play at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Novak Djokovic, the former top-ranked tennis player, has confirmed his participation in the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris, according to an announcement made by the Serbian Olympic Committee on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Paris introduces AI translation devices for Summer Olympics visitors

Discover how Paris is making it easier for international visitors to navigate the city during the Summer Olympics with the help of translation devices and ...

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Olympic silver medalist Mone Inami wins first LPGA event at Toto Japan Classic

At the 2021 Summer Olympics, Inami beat Lydia Ko in a playoff for the silver medal on home soil.

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Patrick Mahomes ‘definitely’ wants to play flag football at 2028 LA Olympics

Kansas City’s star quarterback says he is excited by the prospect of playing flag football for the United States at the 2028 Summer Olympics

The Guardian - US

Flag Football Among Five Sports Added to 2028 Summer Olympics

One Super Bowl champion already has said he’s interested in competing.

Sports Illustrated

Olympics Legend Mary Lou Retton ‘Fighting for Her Life’ Due to Pneumonia, per Family

The legendary gymnast won five gold medals at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Sports Illustrated

Manny Pacquiao Eyes 2024 Summer Olympics Appearance

The boxer would represent the Philippines in Paris ‘under the right circumstances,’ according to a promoter.

Sports Illustrated

Paris 2024 Summer Olympics: How to plan the perfect trip, from best hotels to how to get tickets

Your ultimate guide to taking a trip to the French capital for the summer Games, from the best hotels to how to get tickets for events

The Independent UK

Seine Olympic swimming test cancelled as heavy rains damage water quality

Heavy rains have set back plans to test Paris' readiness for swimmers to race in the River Seine at next year's Summer Olympics but Games organizers say the waterway will be better prepared in 2024.

France 24

Helsinki 1952: Summer Olympics at the height of the Cold War

From 19 July to 3 August 1952, the Finnish capital Helsinki hosted the 15th Summer Olympics, the first games of the modern era. The world's biggest sporting event after the Second World War took place at the height of the Cold War and marked the beginning of East-West rivalry.

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The Independent UK

Watch: Paris 2024 Summer Olympics fan zone sites unveiled

Watch live as fan zone sites for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics fan zone are unveiled on Monday, 24 July.

TV Tech

TVU Networks Readies For 2024 Summer Olympics

The effort includes cloud-based production and distribution, IP transmission and support

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Paris Olympics Organizer Headquarters Raided by City Police in Investigation

This is the third event in a row that a Summer Olympics organizer has been investigated for corruption.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jim Hines, first man to break 10-second barrier in 100-meter dash, dies at 76

At the 1968 Summer Olympics, he ran an electronically-timed 9.95 — winning gold and setting a world record that stood for 15 years.

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Bangkok Post

500 days before the Paris Olympics, the race is on

PARIS - In 500 days on Tuesday, the 2024 Summer Olympics will burst into life in Paris as the teams float down the River Seine on barges in a unique opening ceremony.

The Independent UK

How to get tickets to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

The French capital will host the summer Olympics for the third time when it welcomes the world in 2024

The Times of India

‘IOC’s latest move casts shadow over India’s bid to host major events’

NEW DELHI: The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) renewed threat to ban India over its national Olympic body’s failure to address “ongoing internal disputes, governance shortcomings and court cases” has put the country’s hopes of hosting the 2030 Youth Olympics and 2036 Summer Olympics in jeopardy.

The Independent UK

Olympics attack victims' families to boycott German ceremony

The families of 11 Israeli athletes killed by Palestinian attackers at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich will not attend a 50-year anniversary ceremony organized by German authorities

The Independent UK

Germany offers money to families of Olympics attack victims

The German government has indicated it's willing to pay further compensation to the families of 11 Israeli athletes who were killed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich by members of a Palestinian group

Asharq Al-Awsat

Brisbane 2032 Marks 10 Years Out from Summer Olympics

Brisbane 2032 Olympic officials staged an event Saturday that not many other previous host cities have had the opportunity to celebrate: 10 years out until their Games begin. The east coast Australian city and capital of Queensland state was awarded the 2032 Games a year ago after the International Olympic…

Los Angeles Times

L.A.'s 2028 Olympics will go from July 14 to July 30

The 2028 Summer Olympics are now — officially — six years away as Los Angeles organizers have set the dates for the massive international competition that will take place at venues throughout Southern California.

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