Paris organizers take delivery of Olympic flame at Greek venue of first modern Games
The Paris Oympics flame was formally handed to French organizers on Friday in the all-marble stadium where the first modern Games were held in Athens in 1896.
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Pogacar could target historic Grand Tour treble in same year, says Contador
ALCUDIA, Spain : Tadej Pogacar looks unstoppable for this year's Giro d'Italia and could even do something never seen before in cycling history and win all three Grand Tours in the same season, according to Spanish great Alberto Contador.
Paris organisers receive flame in Athens ahead of relay
ATHENS : Paris 2024 Olympics organisers on Friday received the Games' flame in a handover ceremony in Athens ahead of a 68-day torch relay that will end with the opening ceremony on July 26.
Dutch great Van Vleuten happy with life in slow lane
ALCUDIA, Spain : Retired Dutch cycling great Annemiek van Vleuten will be back in the saddle on Saturday in one of Europe's biggest Gran Fondos - a recreational long distance ride - but do not expect any trademark solo attacks.
Victor Osimhen hints at emotional Napoli exit after iconic Serie A run
Victor Osimhen of Ssc Napoli celebrate the win during the Serie A TIM match between US Lecce and SSC Napoli in Lecce, Italy, on September 30, 2023. (Photo by Gabriele Maricchiolo/NurPhoto) (Photo by Gabriele Maricchiolo / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)
Mission LA 2028: How Frenchman Kevin Sireau Is Charting India's Cycling Dreams
India's hopes of competing in the cycling program of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics centre around Frenchman Kevin Sireau and a clutch of talented young men who have already established their credentials on the Asian and world junior circuits. Supported by Union Sports Ministry, overseas coaches have had a role to play in almost every Olympic sport where India have excelled globally. This is the first time the Cycling Federation of India is riding on two-time Olympic medallist Kevin Sireau of France to fully exploit the potential of the national cycling ecosystem.
A room of her own: Louvre to give ‘disappointing’ Mona Lisa new digs
She’s the world’s most famous and most visited work of art, with up to ten million admirers per year.
PSG in perfect form to finish season in style, says Luis Enrique
Paris St Germain can wrap up the Ligue 1 title this weekend, and with the Champions League and Coupe de France still to play for, the team is in the best possible form, manager Luis Enrique said on Friday.