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sports1 year ago

"Breakdancing Takes Center Stage at 2024 Paris Summer Olympics"

Breakdancing, also known as breaking, will make its Olympic debut at the Paris Games, aiming to captivate a younger audience and inspire participation in the sport. The competition will feature solo battles for men and women, showcasing acrobatic movements, stylized footwork, and power moves set to music. The U.S. Olympic breaking team will include two B-boys and two B-girls, with hopes of securing the first breaking medalists in Olympic history. Originating in New York City in the 1970s, breaking has evolved into a global cultural art form, with the U.S. considered a front-runner in the sport.

via NBC News|
#b-boys#breakdancing#breaking
sports1 year ago

"Paris 2024: Ancient Olympia Lights Torch for Olympic Relay to France"

The Olympic flame was lit at the birthplace of the Games in Greece, marking the start of a torch relay to Paris for the upcoming Olympic Games. The flame, symbolizing peace and friendship, will travel over 3,000 miles and pass through various ceremonies and events in Greece before being handed over to Paris Games organizers. The relay will culminate with the lighting of the Olympic flame at the Games’ opening ceremony on July 26, carrying on the ancient traditions while incorporating modern elements.

via NBC News|
#ancient-olympia#greek-traditions#olympic-flame
sports1 year ago

"Paris 2024: Track and Field Makes History with Olympic Prize Money"

Track and field will be the first sport to provide direct cash payments for Olympic gold medalists, with individual gold medalists at the Paris Games set to receive $50,000 each from the sport’s governing body. This move marks a significant departure from the long-held ideal of amateurism at the Olympics, reflecting the evolving landscape of professional athletes' participation in the games. World Athletics' decision to introduce these payments underscores a shift towards recognizing and empowering athletes, potentially setting a precedent for other sports to follow suit.

via The New York Times|
#amateurism#olympics#paris-games
sports1 year ago

"Manny Pacquiao Denied Olympic Bid Due to Age"

The International Olympic Committee has upheld the age limit for boxers at 40, preventing retired boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, 45, from competing at the Paris Games. Despite his desire to participate, the IOC has informed the Philippines Olympic officials that the age limit will be enforced, and the Philippines' success in previous Olympics disqualifies them from receiving a "universality" entry. Pacquiao retired in 2021 at age 42 after a storied career with 12 world titles in eight different weight divisions.

via ESPN|
#boxing#international-olympic-committee#manny-pacquiao
sports2 years ago

Gabby Douglas Makes Triumphant Return to Gymnastics for 2024 Olympics

Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas has confirmed that she has resumed training and is eyeing the Paris Games. Douglas, who became the first Black woman to win the Olympic all-around title in 2012, expressed her desire to find joy in the sport again. Her announcement means that the last three Olympic champions, including Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee, are all back in training for the Paris Games. Douglas hasn't competed since the Rio Olympics in 2016, but rumors of her return began circulating last year.

via USA TODAY|
#comeback#gabby-douglas#olympic-gymnastics
sports2 years ago

"Olympics Chief Assures Safety and Denies Resignations in Paris Games Probe"

French anti-corruption police raided the headquarters of the Paris 2024 Olympics, investigating suspicions of favoritism, conflicts of interest, and misuse of funds. Tony Estanguet, the president of the organizing committee, defended his colleagues and stated that no resignations are planned at the moment. Estanguet also assured that the Paris Games will be safe, with extensive security preparations in place for the opening ceremony. The financial probes are separate from corruption scandals that have plagued previous Olympic events. The investigations are expected to continue throughout the Games, but no trial is likely before September 2024.

via The Associated Press|
#corruption-probe#olympics#paris-games
sports2 years ago

Suni Lee's Olympic Dreams Persist Despite Kidney Issue and College Gymnastics Retirement.

Olympic gymnastics champion Sunisa Lee has revealed that a kidney issue cut short her college career, but she still has her sights set on the Paris Games next year. Lee missed the end of the regular season, the Southeastern Conference championships and the NCAA regional because of what Auburn described as a “non-gymnastics health issue.” She became the first reigning Olympic champion to compete at the NCAA level, taking advantage of new name, image and likeness rules that allow college athletes to make money while competing.

via The Guardian|
#kidney-diagnosis#ncaa#olympic-gymnastics