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- 1Olympic champion Katy Marchant retires from track cycling▼“I’ve achieved more than I could have ever dreamed of": Olympic champion Katy Marchant calls time on decorated 13-year track cycling career
British track cyclist Katy Marchant has announced her retirement after a 13-year career at the top of the sport. The Olympic champion, who won team sprint gold at the Paris 2024 Games, said she has "achieved more than I could have ever dreamed of" as she called time on her competitive career.
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Brazilian skateboarder Rayssa Leal is in action at the Street League Skateboarding stop in Paris, and fans are checking the full schedule and broadcast times. Estadão published a guide with the complete program, timings and where to watch the event live, drawing attention from Brazilian followers of the Olympic medalist.
- 3India men's hockey team defends Asian Games gold, secures Paris Olympics berth●🔴ASIAN GAMES:INDIA Men’s Hockey Team comprehensively defends Asian Games gold, seals Olympics berth
India's men's hockey team successfully defended its Asian Games title, winning gold at the tournament in Hangzhou, China. The victory also sealed India's qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympics, as only the Asian Games champions earned an automatic berth. Fans and sports commentators celebrated the comprehensive win, calling it a major boost for Indian hockey ahead of the Olympics.
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French Olympic swimmer Amaury Leveaux, an Olympic relay champion, has been taken into police custody over allegations of threats against his partner and suspected violence against their baby, according to Paris Match. The case involves claims of domestic incidents, and details of the investigation have not been fully disclosed. The news has drawn wide attention in France given Leveaux's status as a prominent athlete.
- 5Carlos Yulo eyes Asian Games 2026 with brotherly support▼Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Philippines gymnastics star Carlos Yulo feeling the brotherly love
Philippine gymnastics star Carlos Yulo says he is feeling the support of his brother Eldrew as he prepares for the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan in 2026. The Olympic champion, who won gold in Paris 2024, is expected to headline the Philippines' gymnastics team at the continental multi-sport event.
- 6Lindsay Czarniak on hosting the most emotional Olympics of her career▼Lindsay Czarniak on hosting most emotional Olympics of her career: ‘You can’t recreate that’
Sportscaster Lindsay Czarniak says hosting coverage of the Paris Olympics has been the most emotional assignment of her broadcasting career, telling Awful Announcing that the atmosphere and human moments on display are ones 'you can't recreate.' Her remarks reflect how broadcasters covering the Games have been moved by the stories of athletes competing in Paris.
- 7China Dominates Asian Games but Eyes Olympics Weaknesses▼Asian Games: China start introspection despite dominance ahead of Olympics
China topped the Asian Games medal table by a wide margin, but officials and commentators are already looking past the celebration. Despite their dominance at the home Games in Hangzhou, Chinese sports leaders have begun examining weaknesses in key Olympic disciplines as the Paris 2024 Games approach. Discussion centres on whether the depth shown regionally will translate against stronger global competition, with particular scrutiny on swimming, track and field, and ball sports.
- 8Study finds ethnic discrimination rose during Paris Olympics●I had the pleasure to contribute to a paper showing that # ethnic # discrimination against men with North African names
A new paper finds that ethnic discrimination against men with North African names increased during the Paris Olympics. Researchers link the rise to market tightness in high-price areas, which made hosts more selective. Minority applicants received slower and colder responses when seeking accommodation or services.
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LeBron James has drawn a comparison between Joel Embiid's current form and the dominant version of Embiid who played for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The comments have sparked discussion among NBA fans about whether the 76ers center is returning to his best basketball after injuries. James's praise carries weight given he watched Embiid up close during the gold medal run.
- 10Asian Games Medals Boost Indian Wrestlers' Olympic Hopes▼Asian Games Medal Haul Fuels Indian Wrestlers' Olympic Dreams
Indian wrestlers are riding momentum from a strong medal haul at the Asian Games, with their performances in Hangzhou strengthening prospects for the Paris Olympics. The wrestlers' success at the continental level is being read as a sign the squad is peaking at the right time ahead of the Games.
- 11Jade Carey's comeback falls a step short but on schedule▼Gymnastics: Jade Carey's comeback season comes up a step short but it's still right on schedule
American gymnast Jade Carey's comeback season has ended just short of her goal, but analysts say it remains on track. After stepping away following the Paris Olympics, Carey rebuilt her form this season and came within one step of a major title. Commentators frame the near-miss as encouraging rather than a setback ahead of upcoming competition.
- 12Aman Sehrawat gold powers India to best wrestling campaign in 64 years▼Asian Games 2026: Aman Sehrawat’s gold, Antim Panghal’s silver help India record best wrestling campaign in 64 years
India delivered its most successful Asian Games wrestling campaign in 64 years at Aichi-Nagoya 2026, led by Aman Sehrawat's gold medal and Antim Panghal's silver. Sehrawat, the Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist, topped his weight class, while Panghal reached the final in the women's event. The medal haul marks India's best wrestling performance at the Asian Games since 1962, prompting celebrations across the Indian sporting community.
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US gymnast Jordan Chiles has been granted an appeal in her case over the Olympic bronze medal she was awarded and later stripped of at the Paris Games. The decision reopens a dispute that has drawn wide attention in the gymnastics world, and reaction is focused on whether her scoring challenge on floor exercise will ultimately stand and restore her medal.
- 14Wang Xiyu beats Zhang Shuai for Asian Games tennis gold▼Wang Xiyu defeats Zhang Shuai for tennis gold at Asian Games
Wang Xiyu defeated fellow Chinese player Zhang Shuai in the women's tennis final at the Asian Games, taking the gold medal. The all-Chinese final guaranteed the title for the host nation, and the result carries added weight because Asian Games tennis success can factor into qualification considerations for the Paris Olympics.
- 15How the USWNT transformed women's football since Atlanta 1996▼How the USWNT helped transform women's football since its Olympic debut at Atlanta 1996
A retrospective looks at how the United States women's national team shaped the growth of women's football since the sport debuted at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. The USWNT won the inaugural Olympic tournament and went on to claim multiple gold medals, helping raise the profile and popularity of the women's game worldwide ahead of the Paris Games.
- 16Seo Chae-hyun wins Asian Games gold after overcoming injury▼Seo Chae-hyun surmounts injury to Asian Games gold, already has eyes on Olympics podium
South Korean climber Seo Chae-hyun won gold at the Asian Games despite coming back from an injury, according to the Korea JoongAng Daily. She said her next target is a podium finish at the Olympic Games, where sport climbing will again be on the programme.
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American gymnast Hezly Rivera, a gold medalist at the Paris Olympics, has been named to the United States team for the world gymnastics championships for the first time in her career. The selection marks a new milestone for the 17-year-old, who is transitioning from Olympic team success to individual competition on the world stage.
- 18Polina Berezina's hoop routine turns heads at Paris 2024●Just Polina Berezina & A Hoop In Perfect Sync | Rhythmic Gymnastics Qualification | Paris 2024
Spanish rhythmic gymnast Polina Berezina performed her hoop routine in the qualification round at the Paris 2024 Olympics, drawing wide attention online for the precision and fluidity of her performance. Viewers highlighted how seamlessly she kept the hoop in sync with her choreography, making her routine one of the moments being shared from the rhythmic gymnastics qualifications.
- 19Shooter Rudrankksh Patil sets sights on 2028 LA Olympics●Rudrankksh Patil targets nationals, sets sights on 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Indian shooter Rudrankksh Patil says he is focusing on the upcoming national championships while building towards qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The 2022 world champion in 10m air rifle is regrouping after the Paris cycle and treating nationals as a stepping stone in his long-term preparation for the next Games.
- 20Taiwan's Lin wins Asian Games gold two years after Olympics gender controversy▼Taiwan's Lin wins Asiad gold two years after Olympics gender row
Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting has won gold at the Asian Games, two years after being at the centre of a gender eligibility controversy at the Paris Olympics. Lin, who was disqualified from the 2023 world championships in a disputed eligibility test, went on to win Olympic gold in Paris, and her Asian Games victory extends her comeback and reignites debate over the case.
- 21Miguel Pupo's Trestles Win Could Cost Gabriel Medina Olympic Spot▼Miguel Pupo’s Win at Trestles Could Cost Gabriel Medina an Olympic Berth
Brazilian surfer Miguel Pupo won the event at Lower Trestles in California, and the result could have major implications for fellow Brazilian Gabriel Medina's chances of qualifying for the Olympic surfing tournament. With Brazil limited in how many surfers it can send, internal competition for spots is intensifying, and Pupo's victory complicates Medina's path to Paris.
- 22Asian Games breakdancers credit Raygun for sport's fame▼'Kinda cool' Raygun made breakdancing famous, Asian Games B-girls say
B-girls competing at the Asian Games say Australian breakdancer Raygun, whose Paris Olympics performance drew worldwide mockery, ultimately did the sport a favour by making breaking famous. Several competitors described the attention she brought as 'kinda cool', saying more people now know what breaking is even if her routine was widely ridiculed.
- 23Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting wins Asian Games boxing gold●Asian Games 2026: Taiwan’s gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting wins gold medal https://www. aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/2 /asi
Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting has won a gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, taking her second Asian Games title three years after her first triumph. Lin, previously at the centre of an international gender eligibility controversy during the Paris Olympics, continues to compete at the top level, and her victory is drawing fresh attention to her case.
- 24Taiwan boxer Lin Yu-ting wins Asian Games gold amid gender row▼Taiwan gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting wins 'monumental' Asian Games gold
Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting has won gold at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, a victory she described as monumental. Her win comes amid an ongoing controversy over eligibility, after failed gender eligibility tests circulated widely ahead of the Paris Olympics debate, drawing intense scrutiny of her participation in women's boxing.
- 25Biles undecided about competing at Los Angeles 2028 Olympics▼Biles undecided about Los Angeles Olympics
Simone Biles says she has not decided whether she will compete at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The American gymnast, the most decorated gymnast in history, has previously hinted she could return for a home Games after winning gold in Paris, but for now her participation remains an open question.
- 26Wang wins Asian Games tennis gold and Paris Olympic spot▼Eala-conqueror Wang wins Asian Games tennis gold and Olympic berth
Wang, who earlier defeated Filipina star Alex Eala, captured the women's tennis gold medal at the Asian Games, securing a place at the Paris Olympics in the process. The victory marks a significant milestone for Chinese tennis, with the Olympic berth the headline prize alongside the continental title.
- 27Polina Berezina's hoop routine draws attention at Paris 2024●Just Polina Berezina & a hoop in perfect sync | Rhythmic Gymnastics Qualification - Hoop | Paris2024
Spanish rhythmic gymnast Polina Berezina competed in the hoop qualification at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with her routine being highlighted for its fluid synchronisation between athlete and apparatus. The performance is circulating widely online as audiences share standout moments from the rhythmic gymnastics qualification rounds in Paris.
- 28Simone Biles Still Undecided on Competing at 2028 LA Olympics▼Simone Biles Still on the Fence About the 2028 LA Olympics
Simone Biles says she has not decided whether she will compete at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. After her celebrated return at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she added to her record medal haul, the American gymnast remains noncommittal about a home-soil appearance, keeping fans and media guessing about whether the sport's biggest star will extend her career one more Olympic cycle.
- 29Simone Biles Open on Possible 2028 LA Olympics Bid▼Simone Biles Talks Possibility of Competing in 2028 LA Olympics, Explains Factors for Decision
Simone Biles has discussed the possibility of competing at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, laying out the factors she would weigh in making a final decision. The most decorated gymnast in history said considerations around her body, health and motivation would shape whether she returns for a home Games. Her comments come after her successful Paris 2024 comeback, fueling speculation about one more Olympic run on American soil.
- 30Anita Alvarez Turns Pool Rescue Into Paris Silver Medal●Anita Alvarez’s Journey From A Pool Rescue To A Silver Medal In Paris
American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez has completed a remarkable comeback, winning a silver medal at the Paris Olympics two years after fainting in the pool at the world championships in Budapest, where her coach Andrea Fuentes dived in to rescue her. Her journey from that frightening moment to the podium in Paris has drawn widespread attention and praise.
- 31Simone Biles weighing return for LA 2028 Olympics●Simone Biles weighs gymnastics return for LA 2028 Olympics: ‘It would be so much fun’
Simone Biles says she is considering a return to Olympic gymnastics at the LA 2028 Games, telling reporters it 'would be so much fun'. The most decorated gymnast in history is mulling another comeback after her triumphant Paris 2024 performances, and fans are speculating about whether she will compete on home soil in Los Angeles.
- 32Biles undecided on competing at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics●Biles undecided about 2028 Olympics amid lure of competing in LA
Simone Biles says she has not decided whether she will compete at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, despite the appeal of performing in front of a home crowd in California. The American gymnast, the most decorated gymnast in history, is weighing another Olympic cycle after adding to her medal haul at the Paris 2024 Games.