Paris 2024

Russia Receives Invite to Asian Games in First Step Toward Olympic Qualification

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) invited Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in this year’s Asian Games taking place in Hangzhou, China.

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Paris 2024 Olympic Schedule Resolves Some Event Conflicts With New 9-Day Calendar

The women’s 200-meter freestyle final will take place on Day 3 in Paris instead of Day 4 like in Tokyo, avoiding a clash with the women’s 1500 free.

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Inside The Games: Western Leaders Are Weighing Paris 2024 Boycott if Russia is Allowed

While there has been no firm indication of any pending boycotts, Inside The Games reports that Ukrainian allies are “known to be considering a boycott of Paris 2024.”

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Relay Qualification For Paris 2024 Now Goes Through Fukuoka & Doha World Championships

The remaining 13 slots available for relay qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games can now be attained at either Fukuoka 2023 or Doha 2024.

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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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