Brazil great Marta misses out on Olympic gold again as the US stops her once more
After 185 appearances, including six World Cups and six Olympics, Brazil great Marta said farewell to international soccer on Saturday.
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Taiwan's Lin says she blocked out gender dispute en route to gold
PARIS : Lin Yu-ting, one of two boxers at the centre of a gender dispute at the Paris Olympics, said staying off social media and focusing on her sport had helped her cope with nearly two weeks of international headlines over her eligibility for the Games.
Jordan Chiles moves from third to fifth in floor after ruling - ESPN
The International Gymnastics Federation restored Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu to third in the Paris Olympics women's floor exercise final Saturday, potentially forcing American gymnast Jordan Chiles to return the bronze she won in the event.
Olympics Chief Thomas Bach Says Will Not Seek Third Term
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said at the Paris Games on Saturday he will not seek to remain in charge for a third term. "New times are calling for new leaders," the 70-year-old German lawyer, who has been in charge since 2013, told a session of IOC members in the French capital. Bach said he was asked to stay in his role but insisted he would not attempt to extend his mandate by changing the Olympic charter that limits the president to a maximum of 12 years in the role.
Abhinav Bindra Hhonored With Olympic Order At IOC Session In Paris
India's first individual Olympic Gold medalist Abhinav Bindra was awarded the prestigious Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the 142nd IOC Session in Paris. The Olympic Order is the highest honour bestowed by the IOC, recognizing individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Olympic Movement. Reflecting on this honour, Bindra stated, "This recognition is not just a personal milestone but a testament to the spirit of perseverance and dedication that sports instil in us all. I am deeply honoured to be recognized by the IOC, and I dedicate this to all the athletes and sports enthusiasts who strive to uphold the Olympic ideals."
Bruno Fernandes makes Manchester United dressing room claim after Man City defeat
Bruno Fernandes has said the onus is on him and his Manchester United teammates to entertain the club's supporters this season.
Gymnastics-American Chiles set to lose bronze medal after CAS ruling
PARIS :American gymnast Jordan Chiles is set to lose her bronze medal in the women’s artistic gymnastics floor exercise competition after the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled in favour of an appeal by Romania's Ana Barbosu, who will move up to third place, it said on Saturday.
How many gold medals has the USWNT won? Olympic history - ESPN
Since its inception in 1985, the USWNT has made a powerful impact on the international soccer landscape. The U.S. has won the most gold medals in Olympic women's soccer history. Boosted by the efforts of Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson, the team won its fifth gold medal at the 2024 Olympics.