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Djokovic, Nadal set for Olympics second-round showdown
Nadal, a singles gold medallist at the 2008 Olympics, is playing in his final Games having also won doubles gold in Rio in 2016, while Djokovic was a bronze medallist in singles in 2008.
Paris Games organisers investigating pitch invasion chaos
Paris Olympics organisers are looking into what led to a pitch invasion during the opening match of the Olympic soccer tournament between Argentina and Morocco, they said on Thursday.
Murray to play only doubles in Paris Games farewell
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray said he will not compete in the singles competition at the Paris Games and will prioritise the doubles event in the final tournament of his career before retirement.
Afghan cyclist sisters defy Taliban to fulfil Olympic dream
The Hashimi siblings are the first cyclists - male or female - to represent Afghanistan at the Games.
Top-ranked Sinner out of Olympics with tonsillitis
The Italian said he was "sad and disappointed" to drop out, adding that he had started feeling unwell on Monday after a practice week in Monaco.
Paris 2024 relieved as Israel opening soccer match passes security test
France deployed about 1,000 police officers backed by Israel's own internal security service, Shin Bet, to welcome thousands of supporters for the evening kick-off. They cordoned off the streets around the Parc des Princes in western Paris and set up a perimeter a few kilometres away from the stadium
Argentina coach Mascherano decries 'circus' after chaotic opening loss
"I can't explain what happened. We spent about an hour and a half in the dressing room where they never told us what was going to happen," Mascherano told reporters.
Seeking personal bests a step towards ‘dreaming big’
Former Olympian and current BKSP shooting coach Asif Hossain Khan admitted the harsh reality of Bangladesh’s chances in the Olympics, but he was hopeful that if these athletes can deliver their best individual performance in the meet, they can count their participation differently.
Canada football staff member detained over Olympic drone incident
A staff member from the Canadian women's football team has been detained by French authorities for flying a drone over a New Zealand training session ahead of their match at the Paris Olympics.
1,000 French police to secure Israel-Mali Olympics football game
Around 1,000 French police officers will be on duty on Wednesday to protect Israel's football match against Mali at the Paris Olympics where protests are also expected, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said.
Paris drug dealers say they're ready for Olympics too
The dealers have promised a steady supply of wares, but warned prices may go up and delivery wait times too under the weight of tens of thousands of security forces and heavy demand.
Nadal and Alcaraz cautious on Olympic doubles medal prospects
Nadal, the 2008 singles gold medallist, will pair up with Alcaraz in a tennis dream team at Roland Garros, looking to also add to the doubles title he won with close friend Marc Lopez at Rio in 2016.
‘We are competing in Olympics as token participation’
“Considering the magnitude of the Paris Olympics, my preparation is not good enough,” Sonia told The Daily Star on the eve of her departure to Paris on July 20.
Murray confirms retirement after Olympics
The 37-year-old, a two-time Olympic champion, is planning to play in the singles and doubles at his fifth Games.
Sagor chosen as Bangladesh’s flagbearer
“I want to thank the Bangladesh Olympic Association [BOA] for giving me the opportunity to carry the national flag, which is a great honor for me,” said Sagor at the official press conference at the BOA today.
Will the Seine be clean enough to swim in at Paris Olympics?
Otherwise, the marathon swimming event will take place at the reserve site of Vaires-sur-Marne
Gibraltar fury at Spain team's 'offensive' Euro victory chants
During the celebrations, which saw the city turned into a sea of red and yellow, several players grabbed the microphone to sing, with captain Alvaro Morata belting out "Gibraltar es espanol" -- "Gibraltar is Spanish" -- in a chant also picked up by Rodri, who plays for English club Manchester City.
Spanish players dominate Euro 2024 team of the tournament
Spain midfielder Rodri and 17-year-old Lamine Yamal were among six Spain players named in UEFA's team of the tournament for Euro 2024 on Tuesday.
