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From Bonmati to Marta: Five top footballers to watch at Paris Olympics 2024

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With women's football one of the most hotly contested sports at Paris 2024, Al Jazeera runs through five names to watch.

Tom Daley opens the door to competing at a record sixth Olympics in Los Angeles... as the Team GB star reveals how his children inspired a return at Paris 2024

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Daley decided to retire after that triumph but returned to the sport so he could dive in front of his two children at Paris 2024, but has now suggested he could extend his career until Los Angeles 2028.

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Sports News | Denmark Mixed Doubles Badminton Player Mathias Christiansen Withdraws from Paris Olympics

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Denmark mixed doubles badminton player Mathias Christiansen has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics, a decision his national federation on Wednesday called the result of multiple…

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Kishore Jena 'Aims' At Improving Personal Best Ahead Of Paris Olympics 2024, Indian Javelin Thrower Reveals How Neeraj Chopra's Success Triggered His Passion

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Jena's story is unique. After stepping away from the sport for three years to focus on his job with the CISF, it was Chopra's Olympic success that motivated him to return. Kishore Jena's impressive achievements include a silver medal at…

Sports News | Shot Putter Abha Khatua and the Curious Case of a Missing Olympic Aspirant

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Shot putter Abha Khatua had decided to pursue her Olympic dream despite a family tragedy recently but the national record-holder is missing from India's Paris-bound contingent and as…

Olympics 2024: Team GB's best chances of winning gold medals in Paris

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Sports Mole looks at Great Britain's best chances of winning gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Momentum: Sport climber Alannah Yip talks about strength in all its forms

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Alannah Yip made her Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020–the first Olympic Games to feature sport climbing on the programme. She...

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Reps gift N100 million to Nigerian Olympic team

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The House of Representatives has donated N100 million to the Nigerian Olympic team for the Paris Olympics. The Deputy Speaker, Ben Kalu, announced this on Wednesday when the House hosted the Minister of Sport, John Enoh, and the team…

Olympics: Senegal won silver in 1988 – why it’s never managed to repeat this feat

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For Olympic sports to thrive, the government must commit and find additional financing, notably through the private sector and sponsorship.

Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin Johnson talks Paris Olympic Games

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Missy Franklin Johnson, a five-time Olympic gold medalist, talks about the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. Franklin Johnson, who competed in London and Rio before retiring, is returning to the Olympics as a correspondent for Yahoo Sports.

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Bullied as a kid, she channeled her response into a U.S. Olympic boxing career

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U.S. boxer Jennifer Lozano started thinking about how far the sport could take her at nine years old in Laredo, Texas.

Paris Olympics 2024: The best athletes to look out for in each sport

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Sports Mole looks at the best athletes to keep an eye out for in all 32 sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Two Aussie Blokes Are Headed To The Olympics... But They Don't Play Any Sports

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Two besties on a trip to Paris, what could go wrong?

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The Paris Olympics Will Show Us the Future of Sports on TV

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This summer’s Games are going to look bigger and better and louder than ever, thanks to key innovations in the broadcast booth and in the cloud.

Olympic champion Greg Rutherford & TV star Mark Wright help save sports centre from closure as thousands sign petition

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A STRUGGLING community sports facility in Somerset has been given an ‘Olympic Overhaul’ with the help of Olympian Greg Rutherford and TV star Mark Wright.

Olympic champion Greg Rutherford & TV star Mark Wright help save sports centre from closure as thousands sign petition

A STRUGGLING community sports facility in Somerset has been given an ‘Olympic Overhaul’ with the help of Olympian Greg Rutherford and TV star Mark Wright.

Olympic champion Greg Rutherford & TV star Mark Wright help save sports centre from closure as thousands sign petition

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A STRUGGLING community sports facility in Somerset has been given an ‘Olympic Overhaul’ with the help of Olympian Greg Rutherford and TV star Mark Wright.

Alexander Zverev’s Girlfriend Sophia Thomalla Turns Emotional Over His Prestigious Paris Olympics Honor for Germany

Just a little over a week is left before the ball rolls at the Paris Olympics. With the mega event knocking at the door, everyone is currently busy picking their best representatives to be the flag bearer for their nation. What about…

Sports News | Indian Men's Hockey Vice-captain Hardik's Parents Open Up on His Success, Son's Love for Sport

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. As the Paris 2024 Olympics approaches, Hockey India's "Hockey Te Charcha, Familia" podcast offers an exclusive glimpse into the lives of Indian hockey players through the eyes of their…

Alcaraz on Top, WTA up for grabs plus Olympics talk with Roddick

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Andy Roddick reflects on the second week of the tournament, highlighting the standout performance of Carlos Alcaraz. Alcaraz left a lasting impression on the sport with his dominant play and ability to bounce back from set losses. The…