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Zelensky on Olympic Russians: "Too small sanctions"
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Zelensky on Olympic Russians: "Too small sanctions"

Liked war symbols - competing in the Olympic Games anyway
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Liked war symbols - competing in the Olympic Games anyway

Two out of three neutral Russians competing in the Olympic Games are not actually that neutral. This is claimed by the human rights organization Global Rights Compliance (GRC), which has reviewed the process
Two major Olympic mishaps - "We apologize deeply"
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Two major Olympic mishaps - "We apologize deeply"

The several hour-long Olympic opening ceremony was dominated by pomp and circumstance – but a couple of mistakes became topics of conversation afterwards. During the dignified parade, South Korea was presented as North Korea, and when the ceremony was finally supposed to conclude with the raising of the flag, it didn't quite go as planned
Zelensky praises the Olympic team: "Proud of our team"
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Zelensky praises the Olympic team: "Proud of our team"

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, nearly 500 athletes or coaches have been killed. At the OS in Paris, the country will participate with its smallest team ever
Spied with drones: "A super scandal"
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Spied with drones: "A super scandal"

Canada's national team captain has been banned - since it emerged that drones were used to spy on opponents ahead of the Olympic football premiere. It's a super scandal, says Sweden's national team's former goalkeeper, Hedvig Lindahl, to Aftonbladet
After the Allegations – Not Allowed to Meet the Players Alone
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After the Allegations – Not Allowed to Meet the Players Alone

Zambia's coach Bruce Mwape is under investigation for sexual harassment. Despite this, he is training the team during the Olympics – but is prohibited from meeting the players one-on-one
"It feels great to represent 120 million refugees"
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"It feels great to represent 120 million refugees"

Amir Ansari, 24, came to Sweden after a flight from Afghanistan that was about to cost him his life. On Saturday, he makes his Olympic debut for the refugee team in the time trial
Guide: How the Historic Olympic Opening Ceremony Will Unfold
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Guide: How the Historic Olympic Opening Ceremony Will Unfold

A historic boat trip, a massive security effort and an artist who has made the French right wing furious. Here is a guide ahead of the OS opening ceremony in Paris
Clear with OS Organizers for 2030 and 2034
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Clear with OS Organizers for 2030 and 2034

It is clear with the organizers for the Winter OS 2030 and 2034. The French Alps will get the games in 2030 – provided that the country's future government can provide financial guarantees
Few Neutral Russians in the Olympics: "No Propaganda Victory"
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Few Neutral Russians in the Olympics: "No Propaganda Victory"

Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to participate in the OS under certain conditions. But only 32 athletes are registered
Russian campaign against the Olympics - "something we have to live with"
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Russian campaign against the Olympics - "something we have to live with"

Historic change in the Olympics: "I'm a bit torn"
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Historic change in the Olympics: "I'm a bit torn"

Athletics faces prize money in this year's OS. Sweden's Olympic Committee (SOK) is skeptical
Equal for the first time: "Sign of the times"
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Equal for the first time: "Sign of the times"

For the first time in Olympic history, there will be as many women as men competing in the Paris Olympics. It's a sign of the times, says Daniel Alsarve, associate professor of sports science and expert on equality
Rejected from the Olympics – now joining forces against the Swedish Olympic Committee
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Rejected from the Olympics – now joining forces against the Swedish Olympic Committee

Six Swedish athletes are joining forces and opening a joint case in CAS, the sports arbitration court, against the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK). This is what the active athletes write in an email to TT
IOC signs 12-year contract with Saudi Arabia
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IOC signs 12-year contract with Saudi Arabia

Afghanistan does not recognize Olympic-selected women
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Afghanistan does not recognize Olympic-selected women

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has invited six Afghan athletes to the Olympics in Paris, three women and three men. The Taliban government, however, only recognizes the men
Russian wrestlers opt out of the Olympics
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Russian wrestlers opt out of the Olympics

The Swedish Olympic Committee defends Olympic criteria – backed by the International Olympic Committee
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The Swedish Olympic Committee defends Olympic criteria – backed by the International Olympic Committee

The Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK) defends its selection criteria for allowing active athletes to participate in the Olympics and receives backing from the International Olympic Committee (IOC). "The national Olympic committees have exclusive right to representation from their respective countries", writes IOC Director Lenny Abbey in an email, according to SOK
Sailor OS-nobbed – initiates process against the Swedish Olympic Committee
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Sailor OS-nobbed – initiates process against the Swedish Olympic Committee

The sailor Emil Bengtson qualified Sweden for the Olympics, despite this he was rejected from the Olympic team. Now he is accusing the Swedish Olympic Committee of violating the International Olympic Committee's rules – and is initiating a process in CAS, the sports arbitration court
More Russians and Belarusians allowed to attend the Olympics
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More Russians and Belarusians allowed to attend the Olympics

Olympic Games: Green Light for Certain Russian and Belarusian Athletes
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Olympic Games: Green Light for Certain Russian and Belarusian Athletes

Amnesty critical of hijab ban during the Olympic Games
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Amnesty critical of hijab ban during the Olympic Games

Under OS, it will be forbidden for French athletes to wear hijab. Something that human rights organisation Amnesty is strongly critical of
Russia exploits Tom Cruise in OS disinformation
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Russia exploits Tom Cruise in OS disinformation

Russia is running a disinformation campaign ahead of the Paris Olympics. Among other things, Tom Cruise's AI-generated voice and fake news sites are being used to intimidate and smear, warns Microsoft
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