Americans favored to top overall medal count in Paris Olympics. China will challenge for most gold

The United States is strongly favored to win the most overall medals when the Paris Olympics open in a month. The big question is this: will the Americans also

Ship carrying the torch arrives in Marseille amid fanfare and high security

Excitement is building in the southern French city of Marseille, where a majestic three-mast ship carrying the Olympic torch arrived from Greece ahead of a welcoming ceremony

From Marseille to Mont-Blanc: The journey of the torch to Paris

The Olympic torch will finally enter France when it reaches the southern seaport of Marseille today. And it’s already been quite a journey. After

Horses show off in Versailles, keeping alive royal tradition on equestrian venue

The historic Versailles Palace Gardens will soon host the Paris Olympics equestrian sports. Meanwhile, the select number of riders of the National Equestrian Academy handling

US and China are expected to win the most medals at Paris games

The United States and China are expected to finish 1-2 in the gold and the overall medal counts at the Paris Olympics, which open in 100

Despite weather glitch, Paris Olympics flame is lit at cradle of ancient games

Even without the help of Apollo, the flame that is to burn at the Paris Olympics was kindled yesterday at the site of the ancient games

Russian Olympic Committee loses appeal against suspension by the IOC

The Russian Olympic Committee has lost an appeal against its suspension by the International Olympic Committee. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Friday that it

Special Olympics global chief: First-hand experience promotes hiring people with disabilities

Experiencing the qualities of Special Olympics athletes will help SME employers decide to hire them, Mary Davis, CEO of Special Olympics International, said in an exclusive

Brisbane mayor quits organizing committee, condemns stadium costs

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has quit the inter-governmental committee charged with organizing the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games, calling it a “pointless talkfest” and “dysfunctional farce.”

Japan court finds consultant guilty of taking bribes in sprawling Tokyo Olympics trial

One of several Japanese officials charged in a widespread bribery scandal involving Tokyo Olympic organizers was found guilty yesterday but avoided jail time. The verdict in

French investigators search offices of Paris Olympic organizers in suspected corruption probe

Investigators searched the headquarters of Paris Olympic organizers yesterday in a probe into suspected corruption, according to the national financial prosecutor’s office. The Paris

Hundreds of fencers protest against letting Russians compete

More than 300 fencers, including nine medalists from the last Olympics in Tokyo, signed an open letter published yesterday urging the sport’s governing body and the International

Ukraine pushes to exclude Russia from 2024 Paris Olympics

With next year’s Paris Olympics on the horizon and Russia’s invasion looking more like a prolonged conflict, Ukraine’s sports minister on Friday renewed a threat to boycott the games

1980 Britain will go to Moscow Olympics

The British Olympic Association (BOA) has voted by a large majority to defy the government and send athletes to the Olympic Games in Moscow.  Fifteen sports voted to

Wynn: Proud Supporters of Rallying the Nation’s Olympic Spirit

To implement the Macao SAR government’s policy to develop the sports industry, Wynn continues to collaborate with related sectors to provide opportunities for local youngsters to participate

Panel denies US skaters’ appeal to get Olympic silver medals

Arbitrators have rejected a last-ditch request by American figure skaters to have their silver medals awarded before the end of the Olympics.  The Court

Taiwan premier wants athlete punished for wearing China suit

Taiwan's premier wants a Taiwanese Olympic speedskater to be punished for wearing what appeared to be a suit from China’s team during training. Symbols of

Surfing | Nearly 50, surfing icon Slater still catching winning waves

On Day 3 of the Winter Olympics, America’s biggest victory might very well have come not on a frozen halfpipe in China, but in the warm

China 2008 vs 2022 | Richer, stronger, more confrontational

China has undergone history-making change since the last time it was an Olympic host in 2008: It is richer, more heavily armed and openly confrontational.

Analysis | 2008 Beijing Olympics vs 2022: No lofty promises this time

The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics showcased China’s reemergence on the world stage. In awarding those Games to China, the International Olympic Committee predicted the Olympics could

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