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2024 Olympic torch relay to start in Marseille 03 Feb 2023 - 02:50 pm
A visual creation released by the Paris 2024 Olympic committee shows the Belem, a historic three-mast ship, entering the Old Port of Marseille with the Olympic flame, while taking part in the Torch Relay for Paris 2024 Olympics, France, February 3, 2023. Paris 2024/Handout via REUTERS
IOC rejects Russian demand that its athletes compete without restrictions 31 Jan 2023 - 11:07 pm
This file photo taken on March 8, 2021 shows the Olympic flag next to the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne. (Photo by Fabrice Coffrini / AFP)
Kyiv calls International Olympic Committee 'promoter of war' 30 Jan 2023 - 05:31 pm
This file photo taken on March 8, 2021 shows the Olympic flag floating next to the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne. (Photo by Fabrice Coffrini / AFP)
Britain opposed to Russia, Belarus athletes being at Paris Olympics 26 Jan 2023 - 05:28 pm
British Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Michelle Donelan speaks during Britain's Conservative Party's annual conference in Birmingham, Britain, October 3, 2022. (REUTERS/Toby Melville)
Russian athletes could participate in Asian competitions: IOC 25 Jan 2023 - 08:52 pm
Olympic Rings are pictured in front of The Olympic House, headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland, September 8, 2022. (Reuters/Laurent Gillieron)
Paris 2024 ticket buyers asked to help others attend Games 25 Jan 2023 - 07:16 pm
General view as the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic mascots the Phryges are unveiled at the Olympic Committee headquarters at Saint-Denis, France on November 11, 2022. Picture taken on November 11, 2022. File Photo / Reuters
Paris 2024 organisers warned security and transport a risk by top French auditors 10 Jan 2023 - 06:09 pm
Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic mascots unveiled on November 11, 2022. (REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes)
Men to compete in artistic swimming from 2024 Games in inclusivity push 22 Dec 2022 - 11:14 pm
China's She Haoyu and Zhang Yiyao perform during the mixed duet free final Artistic swimming - FINA World Championships at the Alfred Hajos swimming Complex, Budapest, Hungary, June 25, 2022. (REUTERS/Lisa Leutner)
France planning AI-assisted control for Paris Olympics 22 Dec 2022 - 07:50 pm
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Olympic officials talk with 10 bidders for 2036 Summer Games 20 Oct 2022 - 07:15 pm
The Olympic rings are pictured in front of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, May 17, 2022. (REUTERS/Denis Balibouse)
Fewer cars, more metro for Paris 2024 Games 01 Sep 2022 - 12:04 pm
An elevated metro (or subway), operated by the Paris transport network (RATP), passes over a bridge in Paris, France, December 3, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Platiau/File Photo
Afghan Olympians resettle in Australia to start afresh 17 Aug 2022 - 09:17 pm
Afghan Olympic sprinter Kimia Yousofi. (Reuters/File photo)
Kenny calls for improved safety measures after Walls crash 01 Aug 2022 - 09:21 am
Gold medallist Laura Kenny of Britain poses with the Union Jack at the last day of the cycling track events. REUTERS/Matthew Childs
Kremlin says no agreements yet on Griner prisoner swap 28 Jul 2022 - 01:52 pm
WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner sits in a cage at a court room prior to a hearing, in Khimki , outside Moscow, Russia, July 27, 2022. Alexander Zemlianichenko/Pool via REUTERS
Double Olympic champion Hanyu Yuzuru says he will turn pro 19 Jul 2022 - 11:31 am
July 19, 2022 Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu during the press conference REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Spain withdraws bid for 2030 Winter Games due to political row 21 Jun 2022 - 09:41 pm
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DL: Barshim, Tamberi to be reunited at season-opening meet in Doha 14 Apr 2022 - 09:17 am
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Tunisian Olympic sailor Guezguez, 17, dies after boat capsizes 11 Apr 2022 - 08:11 pm
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Boxing

US Heavyweight boxer George Foreman (L) is seen on January 1973 during a training session in preparation for his match against Joe Frazier in Kingston. (Photo by AFP) Heavyweight boxing great George Foreman dead at 76
File photo Algerian boxer Khelif 'not intimidated' by Trump as she targets second Olympic gold in LA
File: Kyrgyzstan's Munarbek Seiitbek Uulu and Bulgaria's Javier Ibanez Diaz (blue) competed in the men's 57kg semi-final boxing match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Roland-Garros Stadium, in Paris on August 8, 2024. (Photo by Mauro Pimentel / AFP) Boxing moves 'one step closer' to 2028 Olympics place
(FILES) World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight title holder Britain's Tyson Fury takes part in an pre-fight press conference at Wembley Stadium in west London, on April 20, 2022. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) Former world heavyweight champion Fury retires from boxing

Badminton

Indonesia's Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti (C) and Rinov Rivaldy (top) play a point during their mixed doubles match against China's Gao Jiaxuan (R) and Wu Mengying (L) at the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships in Qingdao, in China's eastern Shandong province on February 16, 2025. (Photo by AFP) China loses to Indonesia at Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships final
China's Guo Xinwa and Chen Fanghui hit a return against Japan's Hiroki Midorikawa and Natsu Saito in the mix doubles final match at the Daihatsu Indonesia Masters 2025 badminton tournament at Istora stadium in Jakarta on January 26, 2025. (Photo by BAY ISMOYO / AFP) China takes silver at badminton Indonesia Masters
Peninsula China badminton ace Shi wins second World Tour Finals title
Chinese badminton players and coaches (in white jackets and black armbands), along with all players competing in the 2024 Asia Junior Championship, praying together for the late Chinese player Zhang Zhi Jie. (Photo by Handout / public relations and media division of the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) / AFP) China badminton player, 17, dies of cardiac arrest after collapsing on court

Shooting

Peninsula Qatari shooter Rashid Al Athba wins 4th place in World Cup Shooting Championship in India
Winner, Germany's Peter Florian (centre), silver medallist Li Yuehong of China, and bronze medallist Anish Bhanwala of India pose for a photo after the Men's 25 meter rapid-fire pistol final. Florian, Feng shoot for glory in Lusail
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Peninsula Qatar’s Amal clinches gold in Kazakhstan

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