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Olympics 2024: five things elite athletes can teach us about staying motivated and managing stress at work

Over the course of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, spectators and TV viewers can expect to be thrilled by extreme levels of strength, speed, endurance and skill displayed by thousands of the world’s finest athletes.

The Conversation

Timber venues, river swimming and re-use: how the Paris Olympics is going green – and what it’s missing

As Paris prepares to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the sustainability of the event is coming under scrutiny.

The Conversation

Sarah Storey officially selected for ninth Paralympic Games

Dame Storey is one of 23 riders announced in Team GB's squad for Paris next month

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Fashion designer Hawa Sangaré carries Olympic torch as Paris 2024 merges sports and arts

France's 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, commencing 26 July, embrace more than athletic prowess. The event is also a stage for designers, artists, and artisans to showcase their talents. Paris welcomed the Olympic flame on 14 July, with Hawa Sangaré, a socially conscious fashion designer and entrepreneur, among the honored…

Radio France Internationale

The Catholic Church is using the upcoming Paris Olympics to engage young people − but several popes have already promoted sports as a way to teach Christian values

As the sporting world and fans await the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympics and the Paralympic Games, eight Catholic dioceses in Greater Paris have already ignited their own Olympic flame by organizing the “Holy Games.” The project is a collaboration between the Archdiocese of Paris and the French…

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Does sports participation boom during (or before, or after) the Olympics?

Hosting a major sporting event like the Olympic and Paralympic Games can deliver benefits to the host country, such as improved infrastructure (new sport facilities, better public transport, greater accessibility for people with disabilities), increased employment and tourism, environmental benefits and greater national pride.

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Two Scottish athletes named in Paris 2024 Paralympic Games squad

Seven-time Paralympic gold medalist Hannah Cockroft is among four reigning champions named in Great Britain’s initial athletics squad for Paris…

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Armyman Amir, a mine blast survivor, eyes gold at Paris Paralympics

MUMBAI: When Amir Bhat represents India in the P3-mixed 25m pistol event at the Paralympic Games in Paris later this year, it will undoubtedly be a crowning moment for the 29-year-old from Kashmir in what's been an inspiring journey.

The Times of India

Grassroots sport can help refugees find their feet in Australia – Brisbane’s Olympic planners need to lead the way too

As preparations for Paris’ Olympic and Paralympic Games gather momentum, South East Queensland is preparing its legacy strategy in anticipation for the 2032 Brisbane games.

The Conversation

Will the Paris Olympics be a terrorist target? These three factors could be key

In recent months, Islamic State has escalated its calls to attack sporting events in Europe. Governments are increasingly concerned about the specific threat the terrorist group poses to the upcoming Paris Olympics and Paralympic Games.

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Hall to equal Paralympic swim benchmark in Paris

Australia will send 30 swimmers to the Paralympic Games in Paris, with Brenden Hall to race at his fifth Games.

AAP

Para sprinter Simran Sharma targets gold at Paralympic Games

NEW DELHI: From being mocked for her visual impairment to winning gold in the recent World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan, Simran Sharma has come a long way. Coached by her husband Gajendra Singh, who works for Army Service Corps, she trains regularly at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

The Times of India

PCI forced to surrender Tokyo Paralympics hero Singhraj Adhana's Paris quota due to change in IPC rules

NEW DELHI: Double Paralympic medallist shooter Singhraj Adhana will not be part of the Indian contingent for the Paris Paralympic Games due to changes in competition rules implemented by the International Paralympic Committee after the 2021 Tokyo edition.

The Times of India

Final stretch to Paris Paralympics as 100-day countdown begins

The 100-day countdown starts on Monday for the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games. Plans so far have been marked by highs and lows in areas concerning security, accessibility and broadcasting, while audience anticipation for the event is stronger.

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Steelers book spot at Paralympic Games

A comprehensive qualifying tournament win over Brazil has booked Australia's wheelchair rugby team a place at the Paralympics in Paris.

Radio France Internationale

Paris 2024 Olympics unveil official posters that ‘tell a story’

The official posters for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, were unveiled on Monday at the Musée d’Orsay — a former railway station transformed into an imposing museum stretching along the Seine River.

The Guardian - UK

Paris Paralympics organisers bid to eclipse London 2012 with new blueprint

Étienne Thobois, the Paris 2024 chief executive, says the Paralympics has evolved since London 2012 and that ‘society’s gone a long way, so we need to do better’

France 24

French athlete Pierre Fairbank ‘playing to win’ at 2024 Paralympic Games

At 52 years old, Pierre Fairbank is one of the doyens of Para-sport in France. In more than 30 years of wheelchair sports, he has participated in six Paralympic Games, winning nine medals at those competitions. Fairbank, who says his rigorous training is a major factor in his success, is…

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France 24

The prestigious venues where the Paris Paralympics will be held

Paris hosts the summer 2024 Paralympic Games two weeks after the Olympic Games. Events will be held at prestigious venues such as the Stade de France, Roland-Garros, Champ-de-Mars, Grand Palais and the Eiffel Tower. Competitions will also be held in the wider Paris region and in Châteauroux.

France 24

Key dates to remember ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris

Paris is gearing up for a summer of sports as it prepares to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The city is already abuzz with preparations for the opening ceremony, test events and the journey of the Olympic torch relay. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the key dates…

Daily Record

West Lothian archer receives European and World Championship call

The 31-year-old is aiming to reach a third Paralympic Games

Daily Record

West Lothian archer targeting global success after sealing European victory

Nathan Macqueen grabbed a victory in Czech Republic and is hoping for further success there later in the summer.

France 24

‘My disability has opened many doors’: para sports gets a boost in Togo

Over the past four years, para sports have come a long way in Togo. Today, dozens of athletes are training in different sports. Some of them have also participated in international competitions such as the 2019 African Games in Morocco and the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games.

Daily Mirror

Paralympics faces calls for Down's syndrome category to ensure level playing field

Swimming coach Lee Portingale thinks swimming at the Paralympic Games should be changed to help those with Down's syndrome compete on a more equal playing field

ABC News

Brisbane's Northshore Hamilton development expansion approved for Olympic Athlete Village

The planning minister approves the expansion of Brisbane's major Northshore Hamilton development area to make way for the athlete village for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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