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Mothers competing in the Paris Olympics can balance being a parent with their sport thanks to these fantastic inclusive measures

The Paris Olympics is welcoming athletes who are mothers, by taking inclusive measures proving women don't need to stop competing just because they give birth.

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Flying taxis at Paris 2024: Time running out for approval amid political bust-up

It’s one of the logistical questions hanging over the Paris Olympics, two weeks from the Opening Ceremony: will there be flying taxis?

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Regan Smith: 5 facts about the Olympic swimmer and world-record holder aiming for gold in Paris

Regan Smith is a three-time Olympic medalist, but the Team USA swimmer is aiming for gold in Paris.

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Matildas Could Be Without Another Captain This Olympics After Steph Catley Suffers Leg Injury

Matildas' captain Steph Catley has suffered a leg injury, just weeks before the women's soccer team's first game at the Paris Olympics.

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Paris airports labour dispute threatens Olympics arrivals

A dispute between aviation workers and management at the French capital's airports threatens to overshadow years of preparations for visitors and athletes arriving for the Paris Olympics this month.

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USA Basketball Defeats Canada In Paris Olympics Tune-Up

USA Basketball defeats Canada 86-72 in a tune-up game ahead of the Paris Olympics, showcasing depth and talent.

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Cuban Olympic Champ Trains To Compete In Paris As A Refugee

Fernando Dayan Jorge Enriquez, a champion sprint canoeist who fled his native Cuba two years ago, feels sick but still wakes up early to train for the Paris Olympics, where he will compete for a refugee team.

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Paris to contest plans for river landing pad for flying taxis at 2024 Olympics

France's government has given the go-ahead for a floating landing pad for flying taxis to be built on the River Seine. It's set to be shown off during the Paris Olympics, but Paris City Hall says it plans to challenge the landing pad permit in court.

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How Former NBA Star Luol Deng Led South Sudan Basketball to the Paris Olympics

The world's newest nation is set to play in Paris this summer, thanks to a visionary two-time All-Star and refugee.

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From BMX tricks to record medal winners – how does your knowledge of British cycling track?

Is your cycling knowledge champion level, or do you need some help pushing off? Saddle up and answer these questions to find out

The Guardian - UK

'Extremely Dangerous': Health Experts Slam Doping-friendly Enhanced Games

Athletes at the Paris Olympics later this month will be tested for performance-enhancing drugs, but at a competition plotting to rival the Games, doping will be the point.

International Business Times

Yousofi To Represent 'Stolen Dreams' Of Afghan Women At Olympics

Kimia Yousofi says she will be representing "the stolen dreams and aspirations" of all Afghan women after being unveiled Tuesday as one of the nation's six-person team for the Paris Olympics.

International Business Times

Team GB placed on bullish course for record Olympic medal haul in Paris

Team GB’s athletes will be part of the ‘most sophisticated high-performance system in the world’ at the Paris Olympics according to the director of performance

The Guardian - UK

Russia steps up disinformation campaigns against French elections, Paris Olympics

With the Paris Olympics approaching and snap elections liable to deliver a new government, disinformation campaigns targeting France have gone into overdrive, cybersecurity experts warn. Many suspect that Russia is ultimately to blame.

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The treatment of environmental activists at Olympic Games contradicts IOC’s Olympism ideals

With the Paris Olympics fast approaching under the shadow of the climate crisis, activists and advocates continue to raise questions about the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) commitment to one of three pillars of the Olympic Agenda: sustainability.

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Organiser of Paris Olympics keeps focus on Games, not politics

The chief organiser of the Paris Olympics says he is focused on preparing for the Games later this month rather than the political turmoil gripping France.

The Guardian - UK

Beating the odds: three Olympic sportswomen on overcoming poverty, mockery – and small swimming pools

In the second part of our focus on the run-up to the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, we speak to women who have faced mockery, abuse and a lack of resources to compete for their countries in their chosen fields

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Seine water quality improves ahead of Paris Olympics, new tests show

With the Paris Olympics just three weeks away, recent test results show promising improvements in the Seine's water quality. The river is set to host several outdoor swimming events during the Games.

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The Independent UK

One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics

Georgia State professor Moraima “Mo” Ivory is known for bringing celebrities like Steve Harvey and Ludacris into her law class

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Paris Olympics puts high-tech crackdown on doping to the test

In the battle against drug use at the Paris Olympics, the International Testing Agency plans to deploy a more streamlined, high-tech approach to identify and target potential cheats.

International Business Times

Anti-doping Agency Sharpens Its Tools For Paris Olympics

In the battle against drug use at the Paris Olympics, the International Testing Agency (ITA) plans to deploy a more streamlined, high-tech approach to identify and target potential cheats.

The Guardian - UK

In a class of their own: three Olympic sportswomen talk about overcoming war, hardship and the Taliban

In advance of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, we speak to women who have faced conflict, discrimination and a lack of funding to stand as their countries’ only female qualifiers in their chosen fields

The Independent UK

Six athletes, including one woman, in Palestine team for Paris Olympics

Six athletes, including one woman, have been selected to represent Palestine at the Paris Olympics

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Homeless to Olympian: ex-swimmer's remarkable journey

Ex-Australian swimmer Daniel Smith has highlighted the importance of mental health ahead of the Paris Olympics after his own remarkable recovery.

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Louie Hinchliffe books Olympic spot by winning 100m UK Athletics title

He almost walked away from the sport but is now heading to Paris

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