Badminton-India's Sindhu rings the changes to stay ahead
PARIS : Like all Olympians, India's PV Sindhu is under tremendous pressure to perform - but she is learning how to deal with the toll that takes on her mind as well as her body.
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Haitian boxer hoping to win medal to improve country's image
PARIS : Boxer Cedrick Belony-Duliepre said he is hoping to change the perception of Haiti by winning a medal at the Paris Olympics.
Rowing-Rowers set for weather change after rain-hit opening in Paris
PARIS : Rowers at the Paris Games are prepared to battle the elements from relentless rain to blistering heat in the quest for Olympic gold, which began on Saturday in less than ideal conditions.
'Miraculous' Istanbul hopes fifth time's a charm for 2036 Games, says mayor
PARIS : Istanbul is banking on its experience in hosting major international sports events and the city's iconic brand, stretching across two continents, as it bids to land the 2036 summer Olympics, Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu said on Friday.
Israel warns France of Iran-backed plot
PARIS : Israel's foreign minister warned his French counterpart on Thursday of a potential Iranian-backed plot to target Israeli athletes and tourists during the Paris Olympic Games.
India get sleep doctor on board to put performance anxiety to bed
PARIS : India's athletes are being told that plenty of shut-eye could be the foundation for Olympic success and the team has roped in sleep therapist Monika Sharma to keep them at their sharpest in Paris.
Breaking-Lithuanian Banevic, 17, eyes Paris gold
VILNIUS : Lithuanian Dominika Banevic, 17, is confident of winning the gold medal in breaking’s Olympic debut in Paris, despite her young age and coming from a country with no tradition in the sport.
Swede's thorny question for Paris mayor after Seine swim
PARIS : Swimmer Victor Johansson is looking forward to the novel challenge of swimming in the Seine at the Paris Olympics, but the Swede had one question after seeing the city mayor take a dip in the river.