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Transgender athletes face an uncertain future at the Olympics as reactionary policies gain ground

At the last Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard made history as the first openly transgender athlete in Olympic history. American transgender and non-binary runner Nikki Hiltz recently qualified for the 2024 Paris Games, marking their Olympic debut.

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Pro-Palestine campaigners to stage protest against Israel team inside stadium at Olympics

Campaigners plan to stage a protest from the stands of the Parc des Princes stadium when the Israel men’s football team play Mali in their opening match

The Guardian - UK

Cuba Demands Expulsion Of Canoeist From Olympic Refugee Team

Cuba's Olympic Committee on Tuesday demanded the expulsion of citizen Fernando Jorge, a champion sprint canoeist, from the refugee team taking part in the Paris Olympics.

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Brisbane 'political football' Games addressed in Paris

The man in charge of organising Brisbane's 2032 Games has indicated he'll get the final say on a venue plan and jumped to the defence of the growing city.

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Russian and Belarusian Olympic athletes accused of supporting war in Ukraine

A human rights law firm has accused the International Olympic Committee of negligence after releasing a dossier of 17 athletes due to compete at Paris

The Guardian - UK

Geopolitics loom over Paris Olympics 2024 amid global conflicts

The Olympic Games remain the most watched sporting event worldwide. As a result, geopolitics increasingly come into play, and Paris 2024 is no exception, with notable examples being the conflict in Ukraine, the return of the Taliban in Afghanistan, and the war between Hamas and Israel.

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Are there any transgender athletes competing at the 2024 Olympics?

Transgender athletes face heavier restrictions in a number of sports than during Tokyo 2020

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Olympics 2024: What are the rules on political protests and the punishments?

The Olympics has a complicated history of political expression and protest

The Independent UK

What does AIN mean at the Paris Olympics?

A limited number of Russian and Belarusian athletes will compete at Paris 2024

The Independent UK

Olympics 2024: How much money do athletes win for gold, silver and bronze?

Some athletes will be in line for monetary rewards at Paris 2024

The Independent UK

Australian Beach Volleyball Player Encounters French President At Olympics

Australian beach volleyball player Taliqua Clancy's unexpected encounter with French President Macron at the Paris Olympics village.

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27 Olympics Facts That Will Make Ur Mates Think You’re A Gold Medallist At Trivia

Wanna know a bunch of fun Olympics facts to get yourself ready for the upcoming Paris Olympics? We got you covered.

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Paris Olympics: German sports campus boosts hopes and dreams

The sprawling facility in Saarland, the most 'French' state in these parts, gives athletes a taste of what to expect at the Games

The Times of India

Israel Heads To Olympics As Palestinian Delegation Calls For Exclusion

Israel's Olympic delegation flew to Paris on Monday as the Palestinian contingent called for banning the Israeli athletes over the war in Gaza.

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IOC expects Paris Olympics to be spectacular in ever-divisive world, says Thomas Bach

NEW DELHI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Thomas Bach, emphasized on Monday that the Paris Olympics will be an extraordinary spectacle, taking place amidst a period of unprecedented worldwide upheavals and increasing divisive forces.

The Times of India

Abhinav Bindra awarded Olympic Order by IOC for outstanding services to Olympic Movement

NEW DELHI: Indian shooting legend Abhinav Bindra has been awarded the Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for his outstanding contributions to the Olympic Movement.

International Business Times

'Pariah': War Leaves Russia Shell Of Former Self At Olympics

As nations come together in Paris to celebrate peaceful competition, sports powerhouse Russia will be an Olympic outcast after being shunned over its Ukraine assault and will not even broadcast the Games.

The Independent UK

Competing and parenting: Some athletes are doing double duty at the Olympics

From training and competing to preparing bottles for feedings and changing diapers, some of the Olympians at the Paris Games will be balancing their roles of athletes and parents

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The Olympic Rings Are More Than A Trendy Tattoo For Athletes: Here’s Their History & True Meaning

With the Paris 2024 Olympics rolling around, we unpacked the history and symbolism behind the iconic Olympic Rings.

The Conversation

The greenest games ever? How claims of Olympic sustainability hit a reef in Tahiti

A greener games? Certainly that is what Paris promised when it made environmental sustainability, innovation and leadership central to its successful bid to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The Conversation

Why does the Olympics have an ‘AI agenda’ and what does it mean for the future of sport?

The 2024 Summer Olympics, kicking off in Paris on July 26, will be novel for more than just the first inclusion of breakdancing. The event will also be the first instalment of the quadrennial sportsfest since the International Olympic Committee (IOC) unveiled its Olympic AI Agenda.

International Business Times

'We're Ready', Say Paris Olympics Organisers

Paris Olympics supremo Tony Estanguet said Sunday that the city was "ready" for the Games as he played down complaints from some residents and businesses about the impact of the event.

The Guardian - UK

The IOC says Paris 2024 IT systems held up well to CrowdStrike outage

The Olympic Committee said its cyber-security team handled the tech meltdown admirably and has ‘huge safeguards’ in place

International Business Times

Paris Olympics Preparations Move Up A Gear

Preparations for the Paris Olympics stepped up a gear on Saturday as security teams scoured the banks of the Seine ahead of Friday's opening ceremony and top International Olympic Committee officials met in the French capital.

France 24

Eight Palestinian Olympic athletes to compete in Paris under the shadow of Gaza war

Eight Palestinian athletes will take part in the Paris Olympic Games, which get under way on July 26. After nine months of war in Gaza, their presence will serve as a platform to raise public awareness of their commitment to their people, according to Palestinian officials.

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