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Asian Games open with more athletes than the Summer Olympics and some unfamiliar sports

The Asian Games officially commenced with an opening ceremony, though competitions began earlier. Athletes are housed in diverse accommodations, including a large cruise ship and hotels. Organizers faced controversies regarding anthem errors and a minister's temporary barring. Japan hosts over 900 athletes, with China expected to dominate medal counts. This…

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The Asian Games are open with more athletes than the Summer Olympics and some unfamiliar sports

The opening ceremony of the Asian Games has marked the official start of the 16-day event

The Independent UK

Why the Asian Games are much bigger than the Olympics

The regional sporting event opens in Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday

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Prime Minister Tusk says Poland will strive to host Summer Olympics in 2040 or 2044

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced that his country will strive to host the Summer Olympics for the first time

The Independent UK

The major factors behind Australia’s surge to a record-breaking Olympics

Australia has a proud history at the Summer Olympics. We have won at least one medal in every Summer games all the way back to 1896.

The Conversation

Team USA Holds Slim Lead Over France In Women's Basketball Final

Team USA and France face off in a thrilling women's basketball gold medal game at the Summer Olympics, with the outcome hanging in the balance.

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The most remarkable photographs from the Paris Olympic Games

A look at the best moments from the Summer Olympics

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What's going on: Italian track cyclists emerge triumphant from the Madison relay maelstrom

Italian track cyclists Chiara Consonni and Vittoria Guazzini won a gruelling victory in the women's Madison relay at the National Velodrome west of Paris Friday night, stealing a lap late in the race and leaving the reigning British champions in second place. It was only the second time the event…

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North Korea returns to the Olympics after eight years – eyeing more than just medals

Athletes from North Korea are currently competing in the Summer Olympics for the first time in eight years. The communist state had been suspended for the 2022 Winter Olympics by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) having withdrawn unlawfully from the Tokyo Games in 2020 citing pandemic concerns.

The Conversation

French museum network hit by ransomware attack, but no disruptions are reported at Olympic events

The Paris prosecutor’s office says a ransomware attack has targeted the central data systems of the Grand Palais and other museums in the Réunion des Musées Nationaux network, some of which are hosting events for the Summer Olympics

The Independent UK

French sweep Olympic podium in men's BMX racing

Joris Daudet led a French sweep of the Olympic podium in BMX racing on Friday night, chased across the finish line by teammates Sylvain Andre and Romain Mahieu. It marked the first podium sweep for France at the Summer Olympics in a century.

France 24

European Nations Dominate Summer Olympics Medal Count

Explore the dominance of European nations in the Summer Olympics, with Great Britain, Finland, and Hungary excelling. Discover how smaller nations like Jam...

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A "Top Chef" takes on the Olympics

"When NBC contacted me about doing this amazing series for the Summer Olympics, I couldn’t say 'yes' fast enough"

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Made in America: How the U.S. Forged the Olympic Swimmers Competing Against Them in Paris

Léon Marchand and Summer McIntosh will turn U.S. swimming training against Team USA at the Summer Olympics.

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Paris welcomes world leaders and royalty, but no Russia, to the Games

France is preparing to welcome over a hundred heads of state and government for the Summer Olympics which begin with a dazzling ceremony on the river Seine this Friday, with one notable absence – Russia.

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No-fly zones and AI security measures deployed for Olympic opening ceremony

Paris is gearing up for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games this Friday, with a gala celebration that is set to dazzle on the Seine, marking the first time the Summer Olympics have kicked off outside a stadium. However, such a grand display requires an equally grand security operation…

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S&P: Olympic Organizers, Media Partners Look for Revenue Growth with Paris Games

Since 2004, revenue from global broadcasting rights to the Summer Olympics has increased 108%, with NBCU paying $1.48B for the 2024 games

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Paris 2024: Rugby Sevens, raucous football kick off Games ahead of opening ceremony

Football and Rugby Sevens matches kicked off the Summer Olympics in Paris on Wednesday, two days ahead of the much-anticipated opening ceremony that will see hundreds of thousands of spectators line the banks of the River Seine. Read our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are…

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Jill Biden, Royalty But No Putin: Top Guests At The Paris Olympics

France is preparing to welcome over a hundred heads of state and government, royalty and US First Lady Jill Biden for the Summer Olympics which begin with a dazzling ceremony on the river Seine on Friday.

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Paris Olympics Faces Security Challenges Amidst Potential Threats

Paris gears up for the Summer Olympics with extensive security plans and deployments to ensure the safety of participants and spectators.

Al Jazeera

All to know about the Paris Olympics 2024: Schedule, sports, venues, dates

The Summer Olympics start July 26. Here’s Al Jazeera’s concise viewer guide to the world’s largest multisport event.

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LeBron James will be United States’ flag-bearer during 2024 Olympics

Lakers superstar LeBron James will get to carry the United States flag during the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics on Friday.

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Diana Taurasi Makes History With Sixth Olympic Appearance

Diana Taurasi, a basketball icon, gears up for her sixth Olympics, eyeing an eighth gold medal. Follow her journey at the Summer Olympics.

The Independent UK

US Olympic fundraising team sets audacious goal of raising $500 million by 2028

The fundraising arm for the U.S. Olympic team is revving up a donation drive aimed at raising $500 million by the time the Summer Olympics return to Los Angeles in 2028

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Has motorsport ever featured in the Summer Olympics?

Paris is set to host the 30th edition of the modern Olympics, with the French capital staging the event from 26 July-11 August 2024.

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