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Brisbane Games must fit the region, says IOC

The Brisbane 2032 Olympics must fit the city and the region and not the other way round, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday, less than two weeks after plans to construct a new stadium were scrapped.

The Hindu

French Cyberdefence Chief Warns Paris Olympics A 'Target'

The head of France's national cybersecurity agency said the Paris Olympics would be a "target" this year including for foreign states interested in "disrupting the opening ceremony or causing problems on public transport".

International Business Times

Beijing 2008 Olympics: one world, one dream?

For the 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing advocated the idea of "One World, One Dream." However, the dream of the Chinese government is not the dream of everyone. In a vast social system long known for its tight control over its population, it's difficult for controllers and the controlled to share…

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French football teams discover their adversaries at Paris Olympics

France's mens Olympic football team were pitted on Wednesday night against New Zealand, the United States and a qualifier from an inter-continental play-off during a lavish draw ceremony at the headquarters of the Paris Olympic organising committee in Aubervilliers just north of Paris

Radio France Internationale

IOC Says 'Aggressive' Russia Criticism A 'New Low'

Moscow's criticism of Olympic restrictions on Russian athletes was beyond unacceptable and had reached a "new low", the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Wednesday.

International Business Times

Russia Rages Against Olympic Chiefs, Accuses Them Of 'Neo-Nazism'

Russia launched a furious tirade at the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday, arguing the IOC's restrictions on Russian athletes and its criticism of the Moscow-organised Friendship Games amounted to "neo-Nazism".

International Business Times

Russian, Belarusian Athletes Not Part Of Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Olympic chiefs announced Tuesday that Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in this summer's Paris Games under a neutral flag will not be able to take part in the opening ceremony.

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IOC Accuses Russia Of 'Politicisation Of Sport' With Friendship Games

The International Olympic Committee on Tuesday accused Russia of "politicising sport" by launching its so-called Friendship Games from next September.

International Business Times

Russian Appeal Against Olympic Suspension Dismissed By Sport's Highest Court

The IOC suspended the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) in October last year for violating the territorial integrity of the membership of Ukraine by recognizing illegally annexed territories.

International Business Times

Manny Pacquiao, 45, denied entry to Paris Olympics due to age

The International Olympic Committee confirms that Manny Pacquiao will not be allowed to compete in boxing at the Paris Games due to age restrictions.

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IOC Signs AB InBev as First Beer Sponsor in Olympic History

The International Olympic Committee has signed an historic partnership with Anheuser-Busch InBev, making them the first beer brand to sponsor the Olympics....

The Independent UK

Olympics brings on its first beer brand as a global sponsor — Budweiser's AB InBev

The International Olympic Committee has signed the first beer brand in the 40-year history of a sponsorship program that earns billions of dollars for the organization and international sports

France 24

IOC 'extremely confident' about Paris Olympics, executive director says

In exactly 200 days from now, the Olympic Games will be taking over Paris. There are promises of sporting glory, but security and logistical challenges are already raising a number of concerns, especially over the ambitious opening ceremony on the River Seine. FRANCE 24's James Vasina spoke to Christophe Dubi,…

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Russians and Belarusians can compete in the 2024 Olympics — as neutral athletes

The International Olympic Committee says that qualifying athletes from the two countries will be allowed to compete in the Paris Games as "Individual Neutral Athletes."

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The Independent UK

Russian and Belarusian athletes allowed to complete as neutrals at 2024 Olympics

Athletes and support personnel who actively support the war in Ukraine remain barred.

The Times of India

Russians, Belarusians to participate at Paris Olympics as neutrals: IOC

NEW DELHI: The International Olympic Committee on Friday gave the green light to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes as neutrals without flags, emblems or anthems at the next year's event in Paris.

International Business Times

Ukraine 'Very Concerned' Over Russian Olympics Call: Sports Minister

The Ukrainian government is "very concerned" by the call from sports federations and National Olympic Committees to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at next year's Paris Olympics, its acting sports minister has told AFP. Matviy Bidnyi said Kyiv was concerned that the move gave the impression that the…

The Independent UK

President Joe Biden and the White House support Indigenous lacrosse team for the 2028 Olympics

President Joe Biden is pushing for the Indigenous nation that invented lacrosse to be able to play under its own flag when the sport returns to the Olympics in 2028

AAP

Fox to seek key Olympic role while paddling for gold

Jessica Fox is to stand for membership of the International Olympic Committee's Athletes' Commission while paddling for glory in Paris.

Radio France Internationale

French Alps the only bidder to host 2030 Winter Olympics

The International Olympic Committee has confirmed the only bidder for the 2030 Winter Olympic Games is France, which is hosting the Summer Olympics in Paris in 2024, and has hosted the Winter Games three times since 1924.

Al Jazeera

India drives cricket’s Olympic inclusion, but minnows hope to hitch a ride

Smaller countries hope cricket’s inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics can be a game changer for the sport.

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