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Intel becomes top Olympic partner after McDonald's split

Justdaysaftersplittingwithlong-termpartnerMcDonald's,theInternationalOlympicCommittee(IOC)saidWednesdayithadsignedadealwithtechnologygiantIntel."IntelandtheIOCa

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IOC examine Paris 2024 bid amid political transition

AfterthreedaysinLosAngeles,InternationalOlympicCommittee(IOC)delegatesheadforParistoinspectthecity'sbidforthe2024GamesagainstabackdropofahandoverofpowertoFrench

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Los Angeles Olympic dreams might be delayed to 2028

LosAngelescouldloseandwinitsOlympicsgamble,endingupwiththe2028Gamesitneversoughtandthecostlyprospectofretoolingitsmultibillion-dollarplansformorethanadecadeinto

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Paris ready to stage a safe Olympic Games: French President

French president Francois Hollande says that Paris is well-equipped to stage a safe Olympic Games.

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Two refugee athletes to compete at Rio Paralympics

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that two refugee athletes will compete in an independent team at the Rio Paralympic Games.

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Over 100 Russian Paralympians seek admission to 2016 Games

More than 100 Russian athletes have filed individual requests to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), seeking admission to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, the Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC) said Tuesday.

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Rio sees off "marvellous" Olympic Games

After 16 days of sporting excitement, the first ever Olympic Games in South America lowed its curtain in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday with the International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach's praise, "marvellous".

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Chinese products shining bright at Rio Olympic Games

The Rio 2016 Olympic Games might be geographically distant from China, but its mark can be felt through the numerous "Made in China" mascots, uniforms, security apparatus, and telecommunications equipment.

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Chinese swimmers make splash with medals of all colors

China's Sun Yang clinched his third Olympic gold medal on Monday by winning the men's 200m freestyle at the Rio Olympics.

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Vanderlei Cordeiro de Lima lights Olympic flame

Former long-distance runner Vanderlei Cordeiro de Lima lit the Olympic flame on Friday as the Rio 2016 Games were officially declared open.

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IOC adds five sports to Tokyo 2020 program

Skateboarding, surfing, sports climbing, karate and baseball/softball will be added to the Olympic program at the Tokyo 2020 Games under plans to give the quadrennial event a fresh look.

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Japanese govt seeks to speed up Olympic preparations

The central government aims to accelerate preparations for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics following the outcome of Sunday’s Tokyo gubernatorial election.

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Costa swaps Olympic volunteer role for pole vault berth

Brazilian pole vaulter Joana Costa has revealed she planned to participate at the Rio Olympics as a volunteer before securing a late berth as an athlete.

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IOC president Bach upbeat about "great" Rio Games

With five days to go before South America's first Olympic Games open in Rio de Janeiro, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said on Sunday that he was more confident than ever that the Brazilian organizers would deliver a "great" Games.

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Wales blames Brexit for decision to ditch bid to host showpiece games

The Welsh Government confirmed Tuesday it would not be bidding to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, blaming the uncertainty caused by the Brexit referendum vote to leave the European Union (EU).

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Olympic plotters saw 'opportunity to reach paradise': prosecutor

Twelve Brazilian suspects arrested for discussing a potential attack during the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro were "no joke," the prosecutor for the case told Reuters on Monday.

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Rio 2016: Brazilian army undergoes riot control simulation

​Around 1,000 marines from the Brazilian army underwent a riot control test in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, as part of the security preparations for the 2016 Olympic Games to be held from Aug. 5-21.