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Wait, the Olympic rings weren't always the same colours?

With Paris 2024 about to commence, we look back at the history of the Olympic rings design.

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France receives conditional approval to host 2030 Winter Olympics

France has received conditional approval to host the 2030 Winter Olympics. The International Olympic Committee gave the green light on Wednesday, stipulating that the country's next prime minister must provide a financial "guarantee" to host the Games in the French Alps.

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An opening word before the Olympic opening ceremony at the 2024 Paris Games

Hello from the Olympics!

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The Charlotte Dujardin horse-whipping scandal puts dressage’s Olympic future at risk

A video of six-time Olympic medallist Dujardin whipping a horse at least 24 times in a minute was leaked ahead of the Paris Olympics leaving the future of equestrian sports at the Games under threat

The Independent UK

Olympic medal table: USA beat China to top spot at Paris 2024

USA and China fought for supremacy in the count of gold, silver and bronze medals won at the Olympic Games with the United States finishing first after claiming the final gold of the Games

The Independent UK

Olympics chief and Macron reject Palestinian demand to ban Israel from Games

The head of the International Olympic Committee and French President Emmanuel Macron have rejected a Palestinian demand that Israel be barred from the Paris Games over the war in Gaza.

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French Alps bid backed by President Macron approved as host of 2030 Winter Olympics

The French Alps bid has been named as the 2030 Winter Games host by the International Olympic Committee though with conditions attached

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France gets conditional approval to host 2030 winter Olympics

Just two days before the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony kicks off, France was granted conditional approval to host the 2030 Winter Olympics. Set to take place in the French Alps, the green light was given by the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday under the condition that the next prime…

France 24

Salt Lake City celebrates expected announcement that it will host the 2034 Winter Olympics

Salt Lake City is expected to be formally awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics following a vote by the International Olympic Committee in Paris

The Independent UK

IOC, Macron Reject Israel Boycott Call At Paris Olympics

The head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and French President Emmanuel Macron rejected Tuesday a Palestinian demand that Israel be barred from the Paris Games over the war in Gaza.

International Business Times

Russian and Belarusian Olympic athletes accused of supporting war in Ukraine

A human rights law firm has accused the International Olympic Committee of negligence after releasing a dossier of 17 athletes due to compete at Paris

The Guardian - UK

How to watch Paris Olympics in UK and why BBC only has two channels

IOC has sold UK broadcasting rights for Games to Discovery leaving BBC with fewer streams to show live action

The Guardian - UK

27 Olympics Facts That Will Make Ur Mates Think You’re A Gold Medallist At Trivia

Wanna know a bunch of fun Olympics facts to get yourself ready for the upcoming Paris Olympics? We got you covered.

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'Pariah': War Leaves Russia Shell Of Former Self At Olympics

As nations come together in Paris to celebrate peaceful competition, sports powerhouse Russia will be an Olympic outcast after being shunned over its Ukraine assault and will not even broadcast the Games.

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The Olympic Rings Are More Than A Trendy Tattoo For Athletes: Here’s Their History & True Meaning

With the Paris 2024 Olympics rolling around, we unpacked the history and symbolism behind the iconic Olympic Rings.

The Independent UK

French MP faces criticism for saying Israeli athletes not welcome at Paris Olympics

‘It’s time to end the double standard,’ Thomas Portes says

The Conversation

Why does the Olympics have an ‘AI agenda’ and what does it mean for the future of sport?

The 2024 Summer Olympics, kicking off in Paris on July 26, will be novel for more than just the first inclusion of breakdancing. The event will also be the first instalment of the quadrennial sportsfest since the International Olympic Committee (IOC) unveiled its Olympic AI Agenda.

France 24

IOC president hopes Olympics will be an ‘inspiration’ amid world conflicts

“It’s not the job of an IOC president to have an easy life,” said Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, adding that his task is to "organise the best possible Olympic Games for the athletes". Bach spoke to FRANCE 24 about the impact that the wars around the…

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‘Fanatical colonialist’: The uneasy legacy of the French founder of modern Olympics

Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the controversial French founder of the modern Olympics, is proving to be a divisive figure for organisers of the Paris Games. Yet while some deplore his sexist and colonialist remarks, others have praised his dedication to using sport to promote peace, viewing him as a visionary…

The Conversation

The Olympics and FIFA are trying to better support ‘mum-aletes’ – what are Australian sports doing?

As the world’s best athletes head to Paris for the upcoming Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is trying to make it easier for new parents to compete at their best.

The Guardian - US

Saudi Arabia to host first ‘Olympics Esports Games’ in 2025

IOC signs deal with kingdom to host gaming Olympics over 12-year period amid criticism of Saudi human rights record

International Business Times

Saudi Arabia To Host First Esports Olympics In 2025

Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural Esports Olympics in 2025 the International Olympic Committee said on Friday.

Roll Call

Olympians implore Congress to act on doping as games approach - Roll Call

Hearing comes seven years after Phelps and head of U.S. Anti-Doping Agency testified about failures from the World Anti-Doping Agency.

Radio France Internationale

How game-changing Paris Olympics is bringing sports to the streets

Paris is putting on its game face to welcome the world for an Olympics it hopes will transform the look and feel of the event. The Games will leave the stadiums and adapt to the city and the region, according to the International Olympic Committee.

The Independent UK

Princess Anne suffered previous concussion from horse while competing in the Olympic Games

King’s sister, who is receiving treatment at hospital in Bristol, was previously involved in an accident with a horse in 1976

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