Australian coach to remain after backing Korean rival
Friday, 26 July 2024 () Australian Olympic swimming coach Michael Palfrey remains with the team after he said he hoped South Korean swimmer Kim Woo-min beats his Australian rivals to Olympic 400m freestyle gold in Paris.
Team GB's Laura Collett goes top of the eventing leaderboard with an Olympic record score in the dressage on day one of the Paris 2024 Olympics. BBC Sport
Canada's Olympic women's football team are deducted six points and coach Bev Priestman is banned for a year by Fifa over a drone spying scandal. BBC Sport
According to French railway company SNCF, progress has been made in partially restoring high-speed train services after Friday's coordinated arson attacks ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony.
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In a major blunder during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, South Korean athletes were mistakenly introduced as North Korean delegates. The mistake was highlighted by both French and English announcers, although the subtitles correctly identified them. This gaffe comes at a time of heightened tensions between the two Koreas. South Korea's sports ministry has lodged a formal complaint, and the International Olympic Committee has issued an apology. Watch the full story and see the reactions from both South Korea and the Olympic organisers.
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Olympics officials have "deeply apologised" for announcing South Korean athletes as North Korean during the opening ceremony of the Paris games on Friday. Sky News
Join us as we celebrate the inauguration of India House at the Paris Olympics 2024! Hear from Nita Ambani, an International Olympic Committee member, who expresses her joy in witnessing India's first-ever Olympic House. Also, catch singer Shaan's excitement as he attends the inauguration and shares his hopes for the Indian contingent. With 117 athletes competing across various sports, India is ready to make its mark at the Paris Olympics. Don't miss this special moment of pride and excitement for Indian sports!
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Friday, 26 July 2024 ()
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Bindra, who made history by simultaneously being the world and Olympic champion for the men’s 10-metre air rifle event, joined the Paris 2024 Torch Relay event...
