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'Pollution' Cancels Paris Olympics Swimming Test Competition In Seine

The pre-Olympics swimming test competition due to take place Sunday in the Seine in Paris has been cancelled due to pollution of the river, the international swimming federation said after analysis of the latest water samples. Following recent heavy rainfall, "water quality in the Seine has remained below acceptable standards for safeguarding swimmers' health," World Aquatics said in a statement on Sunday. "Based on this weekend, it is clear that further work is needed with Paris 2024 and local authorities to ensure robust contingency plans are in place for next year."

Pollution on Seine scuppers Open Water Swimming World Cup

PARIS : Organisers were forced on Sunday to cancel the Open Water Swimming World Cup in Paris, after heavy rainfall caused the water quality in the Seine river to dip below minimum health standards.

Paris Olympics swim event called off over pollution fears on the river Seine

Excessive pollution in Paris' Seine River forced organisers to cancel a pre-Olympics test swimming competition due to take place on Sunday, the sport's international federation said.

'Pollution' Cancels Paris Olympics Swimming Test Competition In Seine

The pre-Olympics swimming test competition due to take place Sunday in the Seine in Paris has been cancelled due to pollution of the river, the international swimming federation said after analysis of the latest water samples. Following recent heavy rainfall, "water quality in the Seine has remained below acceptable standards for safeguarding swimmers' health," World Aquatics said in a statement on Sunday. "Based on this weekend, it is clear that further work is needed with Paris 2024 and local authorities to ensure robust contingency plans are in place for next year."

Flushable wipes, 'stench and filth' and 'human sewage': Fury over river pollution in Greater Manchester borough

Trafford councillors furious over raw discharges into the River Mersey are calling on the government to take action and ensure that polluters "pay."

Watch: Hilarious Banter Between Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo Leaves Fans In Awe

MI New York registered a six-wicket victory over Texas Super Kings in the Challenger match of the ongoing Major Cricket League on Friday in Dallas. Opting to bowl first, New York bundled out the Faf du Plessis-led team for 158 after Trent Boult took a four-wicket haul. Later, Dewald Brevis scored 41* while Shayan Jahangir scored 36 as the Nicholas Pooran-led side completed the proceedings with an over to spare. With this win, New York entered the final of the tournament.

International Plastic Overshoot Day: Which countries are best at recycling the polluting material?

Today is International Plastic Overshoot Day: the point at which humans can no longer properly manage the plastic waste we produce annually.

Ezekiel Elliott wishes Tony Pollard, Cowboys RBs 'good luck' via text - ESPN

OXNARD, Calif. — Before Wednesday's first practice of training camp, Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard received a text from a familiar number.

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'Pollution' Cancels Paris Olympics Swimming Test Competition In Seine

Pollution on Seine scuppers Open Water Swimming World Cup

Paris Olympics swim event called off over pollution fears on the river Seine

'Pollution' Cancels Paris Olympics Swimming Test Competition In Seine

Flushable wipes, 'stench and filth' and 'human sewage': Fury over river pollution in Greater Manchester borough

Watch: Hilarious Banter Between Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo Leaves Fans In Awe

International Plastic Overshoot Day: Which countries are best at recycling the polluting material?

Ezekiel Elliott wishes Tony Pollard, Cowboys RBs 'good luck' via text - ESPN