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Seine pollution forces cancellation of third Olympics test event
AFP, Published on 21/08/2023
» PARIS - The swimming stage of a triathlon in Paris's Seine River was cancelled on Sunday due to pollution, organisers announced, raising further questions about holding competitions there during the 2024 Olympics.
Messi hailed as 'America's number 10' as he greets rapturous Miami fans
AFP, Published on 17/07/2023
» FORT LAUDERDALE (UNITED STATES) - It rained on his parade, but Lionel Messi greeted his new Inter Miami fans and was hailed by the club's owner as "America's number 10" at a damp but celebratory unveiling event on Sunday.
Neymar faces possible $1m fine over Brazil property work
AFP, Published on 23/06/2023
» RIO DE JANEIRO: A "major construction" project at Brazilian football star Neymar's mansion in Rio de Janeiro state was halted on Thursday for "environmental infractions," which could result in a fine of some US$1 million, authorities said.
French gastronomy facing huge logistical challenge for Olympics
AFP, Published on 11/05/2023
» PARIS - France's vaunted gastronomy will be put to the ultimate test when organisers of the 2024 Paris Olympics have to feed 15,000 athletes.
Choice of Saudi for Winter Games reflects worsening environment for major events
AFP, Published on 06/10/2022
» LAUSANNE - The decision to award the 2029 Asian Winter Games to Saudi Arabia may have been greeted with amazement but it follows a double logic.
Tokyo preps for sweltering Summer Olympics
AFP, Published on 20/07/2018
» TOKYO: A heatwave in Japan that has killed more than a dozen people is reviving concerns about the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which will be held during the country's notoriously sweltering summer.
Salt and coffee used to hide tainted Russian doping samples
AFP, Published on 10/12/2016
» LONDON - Doping mastermind-turned-whistleblower Grigory Rodchenkov used salt, coffee and water to cover up drug failures but his secret service links did not hide all the signs of Russia's dubious bid for sporting glory.
Rio Olympic golf course eerily empty three months on
AFP, Published on 26/11/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Just three months after the Olympics ended, Rio's beautiful but controversial golf course is eerily quiet with birds' squawks far louder than the whack of balls.
Italians officially abandon Rome 2024 Olympic bid
AFP, Published on 11/10/2016
» ROME - Italian Olympic Committee president Giovanni Malago put a definitive end Tuesday to Rome's bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games after the city's newly elected mayor refused to support the project.
Paris 2024 Olympics would see 'athletes in Seine'
AFP, Published on 21/09/2016
» PARIS - Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said Wednesday the city's 2024 Olympic bid envisaged a huge clean-up of the Seine river which she hopes would allow athletes to swim beneath the Eiffel Tower.