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Neeraj Chopra Reveals Paris Diamond League Wasn't Part Of His Competition Calendar

Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday clarified that Sunday's Paris Diamond League was never a part of his competition calendar this year. The statement came after a media report stated that Chopra pulled out of the event due to the adductor niggle that has been troubling him for the past couple of months. The 26-year-old took to 'X' to say that there was no question of a withdrawal when he had not even entered his name.

Boutier and Pavon carry French hopes of golfing glory

PARIS : France's hopes of finishing on the podium in the Olympic golf competition have been boosted by the ascent of Celine Boutier and Matthieu Pavon over the past year.

"Hoping To Host Olympics In 2036": Prime Minister Narendra Modi Makes Big Announcement

Confident that India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics will be successful, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged athletes bound for this month's Paris Games to share their views on the arrangements in the French capital to help his government's ambitious plan to bring the quadrennial showpiece in New Delhi. In an interaction with Paris-bound athletes, conducted both in person and online on Thursday, Modi said those travelling to the French capital would do the country a huge service by providing inputs from their experience.

Dominant Chinese divers vie for golden sweep in Paris

HONG KONG: China bagged seven out of the eight diving golds at the last two Olympics and in Paris will aim to become the first country to sweep all the titles at a Summer Games since the United States in 1952.

Like the Olympic rings, covering the Games in Paris will be a full-circle moment

Vanna Blacksmith will be part of the CBC's team covering the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh Sets New World High Jump Record For Perfect Olympic Boost

Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh gave herself the perfect pre-Olympic tonic by setting a new world record in the women's high jump at the Diamond League meet in Paris on Sunday. Just three weeks out from the Paris Games, reigning world champion Mahuchikh set a new best of 2.10 metres. That mark beat by 1cm the previous record set by Bulgaria's Stefka Kostadinova at the 1987 world championships in Rome, one of track and field's longest-standing. "I feel fantastic because it was an incredible jump and I managed to do it in my first attempt," Mahuchikh said.

Olivia Dunne jokes about being 'snubbed' from Team USA in video of her falling multiple times

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From volleyball long shots to favourites, France look to rise up to Paris challenge

No one gave the French volleyball team a chance at the Tokyo Olympics, but they went on a giant-killing spree to claim their first ever men's gold. In Paris the pressure will be on the hosts, who now find themselves firmly among the favourites.

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Neeraj Chopra Reveals Paris Diamond League Wasn't Part Of His Competition Calendar

Boutier and Pavon carry French hopes of golfing glory

"Hoping To Host Olympics In 2036": Prime Minister Narendra Modi Makes Big Announcement

Dominant Chinese divers vie for golden sweep in Paris

Like the Olympic rings, covering the Games in Paris will be a full-circle moment

Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh Sets New World High Jump Record For Perfect Olympic Boost

Olivia Dunne jokes about being 'snubbed' from Team USA in video of her falling multiple times

From volleyball long shots to favourites, France look to rise up to Paris challenge