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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 on March 25, 2025

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 on March 23, 2025

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 on March 20, 2025

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