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Paris 2024

Men Eligible To Compete In Artistic Swimming At Olympics For First Time In Paris

The new rules will permit a maximum of two men to compete in the team event at the Olympic Games.

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Russia Exploring Move to Asian Confederations to Qualify for Olympic Games

Russian sporting federations have begun exploring whether they can join Asian sporting federations rather than European ones to qualify for the Olympics.

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IOC Set To Reinstate North Korea for Paris 2024 Olympics

North Korea’s ban from failing to send athletes to Tokyo is set to be lifted on December 31, 2022, making them eligible for Paris 2024.

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Paris 2024 Budget Increases By 10 Percent

The budget for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris has seen a 10 percent increase due to inflation and increased costs.

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IOC President Thomas Bach Wants Russian, Belarusian Athletes At Paris 2024

The IOC has changed its tone regarding the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

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Feeling Lucky? Enter the First-Ever Olympic Ticket Lottery for Paris 2024

To enter the first-ever global lottery system for the next Summer Olympics, prospective buyers must register online between Dec. 1 and Jan. 31, 2023.

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Dutch Legend Pieter van den Hoogenband Appointed as Chef de Mission for Paris 2024

Four-time Olympic swimming legend Pieter van den Hoogenband has been appointed Chef de Mission of TeamNL for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

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Olympic Roundup: Paris 2024 Unveils Mascots; Tokyo Bribery Scandal Continues to Grow

One of the two mascot characters, the “Paralympic Phryge,” has a running blade on his right leg, marking the first Olympic mascot with a visible disability.

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Olympic Roundup: IOC Shifts Tone on Russian Sanctions After Recent Annexation

“The reasons for the sanctions as well as for the protective measures still exist: this is not the time to change any of our sanctions…” Thomas Bach said.

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Status Check On The Stealthy Six Potential Paris 2024 Disruptors

Let’s check back in with our Stealthy Six of David Popovici, Matt Sates, Hwang Sunwoo, Flynn Southam, Matt Richards and Jacob Whittle.

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IOC Could Allow Russian Athletes ‘Who Do Not Support the War’ to Return

Evgeny Rylov is currently serving a nine-month suspension from all FINA-sanctioned competitions and activities for appearing on stage at a pro-war rally.

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Multi-Olympic Gold Medalist Emma McKeon Nearly Retired In 2012

“She had three months out of the water, we just didn’t know what she was going to do,” Aussie coach Michael Bohl said of superstar athlete Emma McKeon.

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Who Is Thomas Jolly, Director of Paris 2024 Opening and Closing Ceremonies?

Paris Olympic organizers have selected Thomas Jolly as their artistic director for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2024 Games and the Paralympics. 

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IOC ‘Beginning to Think About’ Letting Russian Athletes Return to Competition

“We know that the IOC is beginning to think about whether there is a pathway back for the Russian athletes,” USOPC chair Susanne Lyons said.

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Details Emerge About Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay

According to L’Equipe, there will be about 700 cities along the route, which will be finalized next year. About 12,000 runners will be involved. 

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