French police arrest man over Olympic soccer attack plan - ESPN
The French interior minister said Friday that security authorities have foiled a plan to attack soccer events during the Paris Olympics.
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Sports Ministry Okays Vinesh Phogat's Request To Include Strength and Conditioning Coach in Hungary Training Camp
Sports Ministry's Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) have approved Asian Games gold medallist wrestler Vinesh Phogat's proposal to include strength and conditioning coach Wayne Patrick Lombard for the international training camp in Hungary from June 10 to 21. "Vinesh, who will be competing in 50kg division in the Paris Olympics, had requested for assistance towards Lombard's airfare, visa fees, board and lodging and local transport in Hungary," the ministry release read. She will also be competing in the United World Wrestling 2nd Ranking Series - Polyak Imre & Varga Janos Memorial from June 6 to 9 in Budapest.
"Hard To Believe": Sharath Kamal On Being Named India's Flagbearer For Paris Olympics
Veteran table tennis player A Sharath Kamal on Friday said he was "pretty surprised" at being named India's flagbearer at the Paris Olympics ahead of people like Tokyo Games gold-winner Neeraj Chopra and described the honour as a recognition of his years of toil. The decision by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to appoint him as the flagbearer for the Paris Games had sparked a controversy, with the Tamil Nadu Athletics Association (TNAA) voicing dissatisfaction in rather strong words.
Surfing-Brazil's Ferreira wins Tahiti Pro in epic Olympic appetizer
Brazil's Italo Ferreira won the Shiseido Tahiti Pro in giant glassy tubes at the Olympic venue of Teahupo'o on Thursday, showcasing the spectacular potential of the world's best surfers in perfect waves for the world's biggest sporting event.
New Zealand cyclist Gate pedals for Paris redemption after Tokyo crash
New Zealand cyclist Aaron Gate will be on a mission at the Paris Olympics to make up for a crash at the Tokyo velodrome three years ago which denied the nation a medal in the men's team pursuit.
Focus On Indian Shooters' Performance In World Cup Ahead Of Paris Olympics
Away from the oppressive Indian summer, the country's shooters would be hoping to further fortify their preparations ahead of the Paris Olympics when the ISSF World Cup (Pistol/Rifle) commences in Munich on Saturday. Several shooters, who recently appeared in the gruelling nearly month-long trials in New Delhi and Bhopal, were keen to skip the World Cup because of "fatigue" and to focus on their Olympic preparations. But with the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) making participation in WC compulsory, and also reportedly thrashing out the contentious issue of personal coaches with the shooters, the Paris-bound pistol and rifle marksmen would like to use this last competitive outing to gauge their preparations for the Olympics.
UEFA Champions League final to boost London’s economy by £53m
This weekend’s UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will offer London a major boost.
Wrestling Federation opens Paris 2024 camp in Yenagoa
The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWFL) has opened its preparatory camp for wrestlers in preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympics.