Australia's Hrustic ready to answer Olympic call of duty
MELBOURNE : After easing back into the Australia setup, midfielder Ajdin Hrustic has put his hand up for a possible tilt at an Olympic soccer medal at the Paris Games.
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IOC president Thomas Bach targeted by Russian prank callers - ESPN
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The International Olympic Committee believes its president Thomas Bach fell prey to a prank telephone call amid rising tensions with Russia over restrictions on its athletes competing at the Paris Games.
Russian, Belarusian athletes will not take part in Paris Olympics opening ceremony
The opening ceremony on July 26 will see thousands of athletes travel on boats down the River Seine for several miles (kilometers) toward the Eiffel Tower, instead of the normal parade of teams inside a stadium.
IOC bars Russia, Belarus from Paris Olympics opening parade - ESPN
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be allowed to take part in the traditional parade at the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics, the IOC said Tuesday.
Singapore fencer Amita Berthier qualifies for Paris Olympics
SINGAPORE: National fencer Amita Berthier will make it two consecutive Olympic appearances after she booked her place at the upcoming Paris Games.
Britain's five-time Olympic champion Kenny retires
Five-time Olympic champion Laura Kenny said on Monday she is retiring from professional cycling.
Paris Olympics could feature only 40 Russian athletes, says IOC's Coates
Senior International Olympic Committee vice-president John Coates is unsure how many Russian athletes will compete as neutral athletes at the Paris Games, but believes reports it might be as low as 40 could be close to the mark.
Paris Games could feature only 40 Russian athletes, says IOC's Coates
SYDNEY : Senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) Vice-President John Coates is unsure how many Russian athletes will compete as neutral athletes at the Paris Games, but thinks reports that it might be as low as 40 could be close to the mark.