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Ivan Litvinovich holds up the gold medal from the Paris Olympics

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Olympics

The Olympics is the most prestigious multisport gathering for athletes worldwide. Held every four years, the most recent Summer Games were held in Paris, and the next Winter Games are set to be take place in Milan.

Funeral service for Rebecca Cheptegei; her coffin is draped in a Ugandan flag

Uganda: Mourners pay tribute to Olympian Cheptegei

Uganda held a military funeral for Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei in her home village of Bukwo.

French riot police outside a soccer stadium during the Olympic Games

France foiled 3 attacks against Olympic Games: prosecutor

One plot targeted Israeli institutions in Paris; another took aim at a stadium used for soccer matches.

Raygun competing at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Raygun officially ranked world No. 1 female breakdancer

Critics have said the World DanceSport Federation does not have significant standing in the breaking scene.

Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, Kenya

Uganda: Alleged killer of Olympic athlete dies from burns

The former partner of Rebecca Cheptegei has died in hospital from burns incurred when he allegedly set her on fire.

A man with prosthetic limbs runs on a track with the Eiffel Tower in the background

Drawing to a close, Paris Paralympics leave their mark

A huge success, the 2024 Paralympic Games has boosted awareness and prompted Paris to make streets more accessible.

Congress party general secretary KC Venugopal raises up hands of wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat

India: Olympic wrestlers join opposition Congress party

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, who led protests against sexual harassment, are now entering politics.

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Young Asian stars are conquering the chess world

A glance at the team lists at the Chess Olympiad reveals that Europe has lost its leading position in the sport to Asia.

Women's soccer: US shows up Europe on maternity care

A recent lawsuit involving French club Olympique Lyon highlighted the disparities in maternity care in women's football.

A shadow of an athlete on a blue mat bearing whitel Olympic rings

How to beat the post-Olympic blues