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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,…

France 24

An incredible experience for Japanese cricket trio

Three Japanese female cricketers experience South African cricket ahead of Global Cricket Tournament, with hopes of developing women's cricket in Japan.

The Hindu

Tony Blair backed return of Elgin Marbles to boost London’s Olympics bid, released papers reveal

No 10 believed the Parthenon Sculptures could be a ‘powerful bargaining chip’ in the race to host 2012 games

Evening Standard

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Blair considered loan of Parthenon marbles to help London Olympics bid

Then PM was advised to ‘encourage’ British Museum to agree long-term loan in return for Greek support

The Guardian - UK

Indian Olympic Association forms three-member ad hoc committee to run affairs of suspended WFI

WFI suspension: The Indian Olympic Association constituted a three-member ad hoc committee to run the day-to-day affairs of the WFI after the Sports Ministry suspended the wrestling national body

The Hindu

Drogba’s Timeless Elegance Showcases Style and Enduring Bond with Wife

Explore this detailed description of football icon Didier Drogba and his wife's stylish appearance, showcasing their elegant sense of fashion and enduring ...

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Many top Russian athletes faced minimal drug testing in 2023 ahead of next year's Paris Olympics

Two of Russia’s top swimmers who could be eligible for the next year’s Olympics have been drug tested by their country’s anti-doping agency only twice apiece in 2023

The Independent UK

Afghanistan conflict precipitates Moscow 1980 Olympics boycott

Ancient Greek philosophers would surely have loved the irony: a politician positing a position with the hope of avoiding politicisation.

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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."

International Business Times

IOC Clears Russians To Compete In Paris As Neutrals

Olympic chiefs on Friday gave the green light to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes at next year's Paris Games as neutrals, outside of team events and as long as they did not actively support the war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Russians, Belarusians to compete as ‘neutrals’ at 2024 Paris Olympics: IOC

The athletes had initially been banned from competing internationally following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Evening Standard

Russian and Belarusian athletes allowed to compete at Paris 2024 Olympics as neutrals

IOC confirm controversial decision despite ongoing invasion of Ukraine

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The Guardian - UK

Russian and Belarusian athletes allowed to compete at Paris 2024 Olympics

The IOC said Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics as long as they have not supported the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Russian and Belarusian athletes allowed to compete as neutrals at Paris 2024 Olympics

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be able to compete at the upcoming Olympic Games, although not under national flags

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.

The Independent UK

The IOC confirms Russian athletes can compete at Paris Olympics with approved neutral status

The International Olympic Committee says some Russian athletes will be allowed to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics

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

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