American Olympian Lashinda Demus to receive gold medal at Paris ceremony 12 years after 2nd-place finish
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Warrior Le Clos confirmed for legacy bid in Paris pool
South Africa's most decorated Olympian Chad le Clos will hope to burnish his legacy in the Paris pool after being named in the nation's swim team for the Games.
Saudis look to show jumping for medal success in Paris
Talk of Saudi Arabia bidding to host the Summer Games in 2036 is a little premature and for now the country's Olympic Committee is focused on ensuring a good showing in Paris in July and August, media chief Abdulaziz Albaqous has told Reuters.
Olympic organizers announce plans to use AI in sports ahead of Paris games
The world of gaming is being rocked by an AI controversy that could upend the multi-billion dollar industry.
Mary Kom Steps Down As Chef-De-Mission Of India's Paris Olympics Contingent, Says "Left With No Choice"
Six-time world champion boxer M C Mary Kom on Friday stepped down as India's chef-de-mission for the upcoming Paris Olympics, saying she is "left with no choice" due to some personal reasons. Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha announced that Mary Kom had asked to be relieved from her position in a letter to addressed to her. "I consider it an honour to serve my country in every way possible, and I was mentally prepared for it. However, I regret that I will not be able to uphold the prestigious responsibility and would like to resign, owing to personal reasons," the 41-year-old stated in a letter to Usha. "It is embarrassing to retreat from a commitment, which I seldom do, but I am left with no choice. I am there to cheer on my country and the athletes competing in this Olympic Games, with great expectations," she added.
Mary Kom Steps Down As Chef-De-Mission Of India's Paris Olympics Contingent, Says "Left With No Choice"
Six-time world champion boxer M C Mary Kom on Friday stepped down as India's chef-de-mission for the upcoming Paris Olympics, saying she is "left with no choice" due to some personal reasons. Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha announced that Mary Kom had asked to be relieved from her position in a letter to addressed to her. "I consider it an honour to serve my country in every way possible, and I was mentally prepared for it. However, I regret that I will not be able to uphold the prestigious responsibility and would like to resign, owing to personal reasons," the 41-year-old stated in a letter to Usha. "It is embarrassing to retreat from a commitment, which I seldom do, but I am left with no choice. I am there to cheer on my country and the athletes competing in this Olympic Games, with great expectations," she added.
India's Zareen ready to step out of Mary Kom's shadow, says coach
NEW DELHI : Two-time world boxing champion Nikhat Zareen is ready to step out of fellow Indian MC Mary Kom's shadow with a medal at the Paris Olympics, coach Blas Iglesias Fernandez has said.
Doping-Poistogova-Guliyev set to lose London Olympics silver after Russia ban
Ekaterina Poistogova-Guliyev looks set to lose her silver medal from the 800 metres at the London Olympics after being banned for four years for historic doping by the Russian Athletics Federation (RusAF).