Raising metro prices, cleaning filthy river: Paris rushes final touches ahead of summer Olympics
PARIS: Organisers of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games aim to bring this year's biggest sporting event into the heart of the City of Light.
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Indonesia one step from Olympics after beating South Korea in U23 Asian Cup
JAKARTA: Indonesians celebrated on Friday (Apr 26) after their spirited men's team beat South Korea in the under-23 Asian Cup quarter-finals in a dramatic penalty shootout, leaving them one step from qualifying for the Olympics for only the second time.
Commentary: World anti-doping body has a strong defence in Chinese swimming scandal, but narrative of ‘cover-up’ remains
CANBERRA: When the news broke last weekend that 23 Chinese swimmers had tested positive to a banned drug in early 2021 and were allowed to compete at the Tokyo Olympic Games six months later without sanction, many people - particularly in the Western world - immediately suspected a cover-up.
Audrey Leduc's new 100m record will likely only stand for as long as she takes to break it
If we really want to nit-pick Audrey Leduc's national record-setting last Saturday, I guess we can start with her start.
Surfer Moore braced for Teahupo'o swansong
NEW YORK : Olympic champion Carissa Moore hopes Teahupo'o, the infamous Tahitian break where this year's Paris Games will hold its surfing competition, does not live up to its reputation in what is expected to be her final competition.
Paris to face major disruption ahead of Games opening ceremony, says police chief
PARIS : Paris will face major disruption ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony along the Seine on July 26, as organisers ramp up security measures to safeguard the event, the city's police chief said on Thursday.
Canadians Mitton, Yee seek improved results in 2nd leg of Chinese Diamond League series
Two Canadians will try to build on strong season-opening performances, while the world record watch continues for a pair of international athletes at this week's Diamond League outdoor track and field stop in Suzhou, China.
WADA to launch independent review into Chinese doping case
The under-fire World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Thursday it would launch an independent review over its handling of a case that allowed 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance to avoid punishment.