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Rhythmic Gymnastics-Russia's presence still felt despite exclusion

PARIS : Before striding on to the Olympic rhythmic gymnastics platform to perform her hoop routine, Germany's Margarita Kolosov took a breath, squared her shoulders and flung a small towel to the floor.

When Neeraj Chopra Supported Arshad Nadeem's Plea For A New Javelin, Government Funds

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem created history by becoming the first athlete from his country to win an Olympic gold medal. The 27-year-old broke the men's javelin Olympic record with his 92.97m attempt to beat India's Neeraj Chopra to the gold. It was a massive moment. This was the first time in the history of the Olympics that Asian athletes claimed the top two podium positions but the connection between Nadeem and Neeraj goes way back. Both of them have been competing against each other for quite some time and at the World Championships 2023. it was Neeraj who claimed the gold with Nadeem coming second. Over the years, both of them have expressed their appreciation for each other and Neeraj even voiced his support for Nadeem when he needed a new javelin for practice.

Barcelona sign Spain midfielder Olmo from Leipzig on six-year deal

:Spain attacking midfielder Dani Olmo has joined LaLiga giants Barcelona from Bundesliga club RB Leipzig on a six-year deal, the Spanish club said on Friday.

Vilified by French, Joel Embiid expects fun Olympic hoops final - ESPN

PARIS — The crowds for France's upset victories over Canada and Germany this week at Bercy Arena on the banks of the Seine in the French capital have been electric this week. And Saturday's gold medal game against Team USA is expected to bring a new level of energy both because of the opponent and their villain.