St Lucia's first Olympic medallist considered withdrawing from Games due to pressure

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St Lucia's first Olympic medallist considered withdrawing from Games due to pressure

St Lucia's Julien Alfred became a household name this summer after storming to gold in the 100-metre final at a rainy Stade de France during the Paris Olympic Games.

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Saint Lucia Country in the West Indies in the eastern Caribbean Sea

How Alfred went from breaking point to Olympic 100m gold

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Julien Alfred Saint Lucian sprinter (born 2001)

Stade de France Stadium in Saint-Denis, Paris, France

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The Nations League match between France and Israel at the Stade de France on Thursday was marred by rising tensions fueled by the Gaza conflict. French fans booed the Israeli national anthem, while minor scuffles broke out near the Israeli fans' section. Anti-Israeli protests erupted outside the stadium, and the match itself was overshadowed by political and social unrest. With French President Macron in attendance, this game became more than just a sporting event – it turned into a flashpoint for growing racial and geopolitical tensions. Watch as we break down what led to the chaos and what it means for France and Israel’s relations in the context of the ongoing Gaza war. #FranceIsrael #StadeDeFrance #GazaWar #AntiIsraelProtests #NationsLeague #FootballTensions #RacismInFrance #MacronSolidarity #PoliticalProtests #FootballViolence #IsraelNationalAnthem #ProtestAtStadium #FranceTensions ~HT.97~PR.274~ED.155~GR.125~

Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published on January 1, 1970

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The capital’s police chief said that 2,500 officers would be deployed around the Stade de France stadium in addition to 1,500 others around Paris and on public transportation.

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:36Published on January 1, 1970