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Achanta Sharath Kamal, PV Sindhu Eager To Carry Tri-Colour At Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Indian table tennis veteran Achanta Sharath Kamal and ace shuttler and two-time medallist PV Sindhu share excitement for the 'one-time opportunity' of being flagbearers for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, scheduled on Friday. Sharath Kamal, who will feature in his record fifth Olympics, was selected as India's flagbearer in March this year but Sindhu was named as the female flagbearer earlier this month.

Murray likely to play only doubles in Paris Games farewell

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray said he is unlikely to compete in the singles competition at the Paris Games due to fitness issues and will prioritise the doubles in what will be the final tournament of his career.

Cycling a family affair for Olympic mountain bikers Isabella and Gunnar Holmgren

As she waved goodbye to 25-year-old Gunnar and 19-year-old Isabella outside their apartment in Girona, Spain on Tuesday, their mother, Lisa Holmgren, felt pride swell in her chest.

NZ Football seek urgent action from FIFA over drone incident

New Zealand Football CEO Andrew Pragnell called on FIFA to take urgent action over a spying scandal involving Olympic champions Canada at the Paris Games and said failure to do so could tarnish the sporting integrity of the entire tournament.

Paris 2024: NZ Football seek urgent action from FIFA over drone incident

New Zealand Football CEO Andrew Pragnell called on FIFA to take urgent action over a spying scandal involving Olympic champions Canada at the Paris Games and said failure to do so could tarnish the sporting integrity of the entire tournament.

2028 vision and £2billion cost - everything we know about Manchester United plan for Old Trafford

It feels like 2028 is the earliest date Manchester United could play at a new Old Trafford.

Argentina coach Mascherano decries 'circus' after chaotic opening loss

PARIS : Argentina coach Javier Mascherano said he had never witnessed such a circus after a pitch invasion triggered a dramatic and long-delayed climax to the country's 2-1 loss to Morocco in their Olympic opener in St-Etienne on Wednesday.

USWNT Player Calls Out Christian Teammate Korbin Albert, Only Wants Team To Include Pro-LGBTQ Values

U.S. women's national team soccer player Korbin Albert shared a Christian video about the LGBTQ+ community back in March. She has since apologized after being bullied by Megan Rapinoe and others to do so, but the damage had already been done. Albert not only became enemy No. 1 among liberal soccer fans, but also a controversial figure in her own team's locker room.

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Achanta Sharath Kamal, PV Sindhu Eager To Carry Tri-Colour At Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Murray likely to play only doubles in Paris Games farewell

Cycling a family affair for Olympic mountain bikers Isabella and Gunnar Holmgren

NZ Football seek urgent action from FIFA over drone incident

Paris 2024: NZ Football seek urgent action from FIFA over drone incident

2028 vision and £2billion cost - everything we know about Manchester United plan for Old Trafford

Argentina coach Mascherano decries 'circus' after chaotic opening loss

USWNT Player Calls Out Christian Teammate Korbin Albert, Only Wants Team To Include Pro-LGBTQ Values