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Balzac’s Paris: The City as Human Comedy by Eric Hazan review – street spirit

A stroll through 19th-century Paris that blends literary criticism and psychogeography

The Guardian - UK

$Ellen van Dijk confirmed for Paris Olympics six weeks after fracturing ankle$

Ellen van Dijk confirmed for Paris Olympics six weeks after fracturing ankle

Dutch rider makes stunning recovery in time to start time trial and road race

Cycling News

'Express yourself in Paris': Kapil Dev's advice to Paris Olympics-bound Indian athletes

NEW DELHI: Former Indian captain Kapil Dev shared his thoughts on Wednesday regarding the upcoming Olympic Games, which are set to commence on July 26. He encouraged the Indian athletes participating in the event to perform without any fear or hesitation, emphasizing the importance of self-expression on the global stage.

The Times of India

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How Great Britain claimed Olympic cricket glory in Paris 124 years ago

Classically English game has featured at the Olympics once, and British team will defend their title at Los Angeles 2028

The Guardian - UK

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo takes plunge in Seine, signalling river is ready for Olympic events

The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, eventually swam in the Seine on Wednesday to demonstrate the river is now clean enough for outdoor Olympic swimming events.

Radio France Internationale

Location, events, stadium: All to know about the Paris Olympics 2024 venues

Where will football finals be held? What’s the venue for athletics? Why is surfing 15,000km away? Al Jazeera explains.

Al Jazeera

Race walker Suraj Panwar gears up for his Olympic debut in Paris

Suraj Panwar, a race walker, is preparing for an extraordinary journey at his first Olympic Games in Paris, where he will compete in a mixed event without his usual training partner. However, Panwar is no stranger to challenges.

The Times of India

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Paris Olympics 2024: Mayor Anne Hidalgo goes swimming in River Seine to prove it is clean

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo pledged swim to prove river’s cleanliness ahead of 2024 Games

Evening Standard

Paris Mayor Takes Pre-Olympics Dip To Prove Seine Clean

The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, swam in the murky waters of the Seine on Wednesday to demonstrate the river is now clean enough for outdoor Olympic swimming events.

International Business Times

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo swims in the Seine nine days before Olympic Games kickoff

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a long-awaited dip in the River Seine on Wednesday morning in a bid to prove the water is clean enough to host the outdoor swimming events at the Olympics later this month.

France 24

What to expect from Indian wrestlers at Paris Olympics - a SWOT analysis

Indian wrestlers have consistently secured medals in every Olympic Games since 2008 in Beijing, solidifying wrestling's position as a premier Olympic sport in the nation. This success has extended to the junior level as well, with the emergence of U23 world champions, raising expectations for outstanding performances in Paris.

The Times of India

Paris airport staff call off strike 10 days before Olympics

Paris airport workers have called off a strike that would have disrupted travel just ahead of the Olympic Games after reaching a deal on bonuses.

Radio France Internationale

Watch: Paris mayor swims in River Seine after sewage concerns ahead of Olympics

Watch as Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo swam in the River Seine on Wednesday, 17 July, as the city prepares to host the 2024 Olympics.

The Independent UK

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo To Swim In Seine River

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo fulfills promise to swim in Seine River to showcase improved cleanliness ahead of Paris 2024 Games. Follow AP's coverage of the Pa...

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The Guardian - UK

Not just Chariots of Fire: the forgotten heroes of 1924 Paris Olympics

Swimmer Lucy Morton overcame a car crash and boxer Harry Mallin’s golden double was unmatched for 92 years

The Times of India

Team Mongolia's uniform for opening ceremony of Paris 2024 Olympics gets 'gold' from fans

Team Mongolia's uniform for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics beginning July 26 has left the world in such awe of the design of the outfit that many have already awarded the opening gold medal of the Games to Mongolia.

The Independent UK

Paris mayor will swim in the Seine River to showcase its improved cleanliness ahead of the Olympics

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo is set to swim in the Seine River later nine days before the start of the Olympic Games

AAP

Postcards from Paris: Aussie champs to get own stamps

Each athlete who wins gold for Australia at the Games in Paris will be celebrated with their own postal stamp depicting the gold medal triumph.

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Paris mayor to swim in Seine ahead of Olympics

The mayor of the French capital Anne Hidalgo is set to take a long-awaited dip in the Seine on Wednesday to demonstrate the river is clean enough to host the outdoor swimming events at the Paris Olympics, her office said.

The Times of India

Paris Olympics: Sukhjeet Singh back where he belongs

Talented striker set for Olympics debut following a stirring comeback after being bedridden six years ago

AAP

Unified Hockeyroos can end generational drought: coach

Katrina Powell has addressed the fall-out of Rosie Malone's non-selection and failed appeal as they fly to Paris intent on ending a 24-year medal drought.

The Times of India

When Neeraj Chopra inspired Kishore Jena to 'Go for Paris': The heartwarming backstory

Kishore Jena, fondly addressed as 'Jena Babu' whenever he is throwing spears in and around his home state Odisha, built his javelin career under the shadow of Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra -- until his beaming image standing beside his idol, Neeraj, on the Hangzhou Asian Games podium introduced…

International Business Times

Paris Mayor To Take Dip In Seine Ahead Of Olympics

The mayor of the French capital Anne Hidalgo is set to splash into the murky waters of the Seine on Wednesday to demonstrate that the river is clean enough to host the outdoor swimming events at the Paris Olympics later this month.

The Conversation

For a century, it’s been illegal to swim in the Seine. Will Paris’s clean-up make the river safe for Olympic swimmers?

Five eagerly anticipated events in the Paris Olympics will be the mens and womens 10 kilometre marathon swimming races, as well as the 1,500 metre swimming section of three triathlon events. Why? Because all will be held in the Seine River in the centre of Paris. The swimmers – including…

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Olympic Cyclist Embarks On Climate Change Awareness Ride To Paris

Gold medalist cyclist embarks on Manchester to Paris bike ride to raise climate change awareness and promote eco-friendly practices in sports.

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