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Paris Olympics: 'I Am Attacked Because I Am Black,' German Flag Bearer Dennis Schroder Speaks On Racism

The 2023 FIBA World Champions, Germany, are set to continue their dominance on the international stage at the Paris Olympics. Basketball team captain Dennis Schroder, who was named as the country's flag bearer, spoke out how he has dealt with racism for most of his career. "I am attacked because I am black, my wife Ellen because she is with a black man. But there is one thing that is important for me to emphasise. I don't just see myself in the role of flag bearer because I am black and can therefore make a statement against racism. I also see it as an award for the achievements of the national basketball team in recent years," said Dennis to German outlet Spiegel Sport.

Canadian soccer coach Priestman to miss Olympic opener after staffers alleged to have spied on opponent

Canadian women's soccer coach Bev Priestman removed herself from Thursday's Olympic Games opener against New Zealand and two team staff members were sent home after two drone incidents.

Every delayed and cancelled flight from Manchester Airport on Wednesday, July 24

With the summer holidays now in full swing for most people, it’s set to be a busy few weeks at airports across the country as families look to get away.

Excluding boxing from LA Games 'would be a crime', Australian boxers say

PARIS : The possibility of boxing being excluded from the programme at the Los Angeles Olympics and beyond is "terrifying" and would hit athletes in the developing world the hardest, Australian boxer Harry Garside said.

Natural solution: why nature is our best water manager to tackle climate change

Whether it's urban wetlands or making more room for rivers, nature is increasingly viewed as our friend, not our foe, when it comes to improving water availability, quality, and protection.

Just 15 Russian athletes will compete in Paris, but not under their own flag. Some want them banned altogether

When athletes from Russia and Belarus compete at the Summer Olympics in Paris, there will be no national flags, no anthems and a much smaller delegation than in previous years as Russia's war on Ukraine has turned a country that was once an Olympic powerhouse into a pariah.

The destination that’s the ‘new Turkey’ a direct flight from Manchester Airport

Now that it’s summer, going on holiday is on people’s minds. Spain, Greece and Turkey are some of the most popular destinations among UK holidaymakers - and among the top countries served by Manchester Airport.

1,000 people suspected of spying have been blocked from Olympics, French official says

Three days before the start of the 2024 Olympics, France's interior minister said about 1,000 people suspected of possibly meddling for a foreign power have been blocked from attending the Olympics — one of the security challenges that Paris is cracking down on in its goal to keep Games safe for athletes and fans.

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Paris Olympics: 'I Am Attacked Because I Am Black,' German Flag Bearer Dennis Schroder Speaks On Racism

Canadian soccer coach Priestman to miss Olympic opener after staffers alleged to have spied on opponent

Every delayed and cancelled flight from Manchester Airport on Wednesday, July 24

Excluding boxing from LA Games 'would be a crime', Australian boxers say

Natural solution: why nature is our best water manager to tackle climate change

Just 15 Russian athletes will compete in Paris, but not under their own flag. Some want them banned altogether

The destination that’s the ‘new Turkey’ a direct flight from Manchester Airport

1,000 people suspected of spying have been blocked from Olympics, French official says