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Olympic torch relay seeks to win over skeptical Parisians

Paris, France—The torch relay ahead of the Paris Olympics reached the French capital for the first time on Sunday, with organizers hoping to build enthusiasm...

France can be ‘proud’ of divisive Olympics founder: IOC chief

The head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) urged France on Sunday to be "proud" of the Paris-born aristocrat who founded the modern Olympics...

Russia, Belarus Olympic volunteers shown the door over ‘security’ fears

PARIS—When Diana, a Russian national living in France, received notification late last year that she had been selected as a volunteer for the Paris...

Paris mayor: Russian, Belarusian athletes not welcome at Olympics

PARIS—Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Saturday Russian and Belarusian athletes “were not welcome” at the Olympics being staged in the French capital this...

Paris Olympics door still open for Fil-Am gymnast Malabuyo

THERE is still a chance for Filipino-American bet Emma Malabuyo to earn a Paris Olympics’ berth with Lee Jung Ruivivar, with the fourth leg...

Scientists develop mathematical model to optimize elite athletes’ performance

Paris—Scientists have developed a mathematical model that promises to optimize training for competitors in 400-metre and 1,500-metre athletics events, according to a study published...

Sad Pacquiao accepts his Olympic dream is over

Manila, Philippines—A "saddened and disappointed" Manny Pacquiao conceded Monday his Olympic boxing dream was over after the ring great was denied a berth at...

‘Not like usual’: Paris set for major Olympic restrictions

Paris, France - What will life be like for Parisians when the Olympics begin in July? The top official in charge of security said Tuesday...

Obiena aims for Olympic slot, 6-meter consistency

Consistency is the key. Olympian pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena said this in his bid to maintain and even surpass his 6.0-meter record in...

Expensive Olympic tickets mar image of games for all

Paris—Athletes have joined the clamor of criticism at the high cost of tickets for the 2024 Paris Olympics, decried as undermining organizers’ promises of...

Jasmine Alkhaldi: For this two-time Olympic swimmer, employment and elite sports can mix

Two-time Olympian Jasmine Alkhaldi came a day late last week for the National Swim Tryouts for the Cambodia 32nd Southeast Asian Games held at...

Moscow: Calls to ban Russians from Olympics unacceptable

Moscow—The Russian sports minister said Saturday that Ukraine’s call to ban Russian athletes from the 2024 Paris Olympics, which gathered support from several countries,...

Duplantis brings out Obiena’s best

Ernest John “EJ” Obiena is always at his best whenever the reigning Olympic and world champion in pole vault, Armand “Mondo” Duplantis, is around. The...

POC seals ‘French Connection’for Paris 2024 Olympic Games

The Philippine Olympic Committee on Thursday established a partnership with a French city to help guarantee the preparedness both physically and mentally of Filipino...
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