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The modern Olympic Games are the world's leading international sporting events. They feature summer and winter sports competitions in which thousands of athletes from around the world participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games are considered the world's foremost sports competition, with more than 200 teams, representing sovereign states and territories, participating. By default, the Games generally substitute for any world championships during the year in which they take place. The Olympics are staged every four years. Since 1994, they have alternated between the Summer and Winter Olympics every two years during the four-year Olympiad.

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Redgrave meets Environment Sec over Thames pollution Olympic gold medallist rower Sir Steve Redgrave has handed a letter to the environment secretary Steve Reed to share his and young people's concerns about "effluent being put into the rivers, and how.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:27Published 1 week ago

IOC President Kirsty Coventry Opposes Olympic Bans Over Conflicts, Open To Russia’s 2026 Return IOC President Kirsty Coventry opposes banning athletes over armed conflicts, signaling a shift in Olympic policy. She plans to discuss Russia’s return to competition, emphasizing a case-by-case.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published 1 week ago

Meet Diyora Keldiyorova: The Olympic judo Champion inspiring Uzbekistan’s next generation In this episode of Changemakers of Uzbekistan, we meet Diyora Keldiyorova, the Olympic judo champion whose historic gold medal win is transforming the perception of women in sports. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 05:00Published 2 weeks ago

Geraint Thomas targets Tour stage win in retirement year Geraint Thomas has announced he will retire from cycling at the end of the season. The 38-year-old is a former Olympic champion and became the first Welshman to win the Tour de France in 2018. Thomas.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:57Published on February 17, 2025

Unnathi Aiyappa Bolland EXCLUSIVE: Karnataka’s Rising Sprint Star on Track, Family Legacy, Goals Unnathi Aiyappa Bolland, a young sprinting sensation from Karnataka, is making waves in Indian athletics. A journalism student at Reva University, she competes in the 100m hurdles, 200m, and 400m.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:48Published on February 12, 2025

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Jake Paul, Jutta Leerdam Put Engagement Ring on Display at Reality Show Premiere Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam made their first public appearance as an engaged couple on Wednesday ... and they put the Olympic speed skater's massive new accessory on full display. The lovebirds hit the.. TMZ.com - Published 5 days ago

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Incoming IOC president to open talks on Russia's potential return to Olympics The incoming IOC president has revealed to Sky News she is against banning countries from the Olympics over wars and will open talks on Russia's potential return to the Games. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Olympic gold medallist becomes fourth Cambridge rower to be barred from this year's Boat Race Olympic gold medallist Tom Ford has become the fourth rower to be barred from competing for Cambridge at this year's Boat Race - as a row over eligibility criteria threatens to overshadow the historic.. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago

The Olympics' own Conclave begins - as hotly contested race for IOC president reaches climax Electing the new boss of the Olympics first required a grandly titled "sacred pilgrimage" to ancient Olympia - to pay homage to the birthplace of what's become a multibillion-pound behemoth. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Norwegian ski jumpers suspended in cheating scandal over modified suits Two Olympic gold medallist ski jumpers have been suspended after their ski suits were deliberately manipulated to make them more aerodynamic. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Former Olympic Snowboarder Makes FBI's 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List A former Olympian has traded in snowboard competitions for a spot on the FBI's 10 most-wanted fugitives list in connection with allegedly running a transnational narcotics ring. The Federal Bureau of.. TMZ.com - Published on March 7, 2025Also reported by •Sky News
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Olympic Medalist Omari Jones Gunning For Knockout In Boxing Debut Olympic medalist Omari Jones is steppin' into the ring for his boxing debut on March 15 ... and plans to make a powerful statement with a knockout victory! Jones -- who won the bronze medal in boxing.. TMZ.com - Published on March 5, 2025
Family 'devastated' after body found in search for brother of judo Olympian A judo Olympian has said her family is "devastated" after the discovery of body in the search for her missing brother. Sky News - Published on March 3, 2025
After Olympics honour, China again felicitates injured Galwan military officer Chinese government has honored Qi Fabao, a regiment commander injured during the 2020 Galwan clash with India, among 33 individuals recognized for outstanding performance at a Beijing ceremony. This.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 3, 2025	Judo Olympian appeals for help to find brother, saying 'next hours are critical' A judo Olympian has appealed for help to find her brother after he went missing in Bristol. Sky News - Published on March 2, 2025
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'They shot my dad in front of me' - African refugees eye Olympics After fleeing conflict, over 100 athletes from across Africa attend trials in Kenya in the hope of becoming part of the Refugee Olympic Team. BBC Sport - Published on February 18, 2025	Bhaker named BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year Olympic shooter Manu Bhaker is named BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year for 2024 after a global public vote. BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2025
The timing is right - Thomas on plans to retire from cycling The 2018 Tour de France winner and double Olympic track cycling champion Geraint Thomas speaks to BBC Breakfast's Mike Bushell about his plans to retire at the end of this season. BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2025	Geraint Thomas: A career in pictures Fewer elite sport champions are more laidback and easy going than 2018 Tour de France and double Olympic gold track cycling champions Geraint Thomas. BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2025
'I'm not going anywhere' - Khelif on legal action Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif says she's "not going anywhere" after legal action was taken against the International Olympic Committee for allowing her to compete. BBC Sport - Published on February 12, 2025	'That's quite a welcome home' - Hoy receives emotional ovation at Murrayfield Watch as six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy receives an emotional ovation as he delivers the match ball at Murrayfield before Scotland face Ireland in the Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published on February 9, 2025
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Olympic champion Hassan set for London Marathon return Sifan Hassan returns to the London Marathon in 2025 as all four reigning Olympic and Paralympic marathon champions take to the streets of the capital in April. BBC Sport - Published on January 13, 2025