Excitement is building in the southern French city of Marseille, where a majestic three-mast ship carrying the Olympic torch arrived from Greece ahead of a welcoming ceremony at sunset Wednesday. CBC | Sports News
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Weekend recap: Canadian relay teams earn Olympic spots
CBC Sports’ daily newsletter breaks down how Canada did at the World Athletics Relays, an Olympic 3-on-3 basketball qualifier and other key events. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian volleyball women feel sense of urgency while eyeing Paris Olympic spot
No year in the past four has carried this much weight for the Canadian women’s volleyball program. Ranked 11th in the world, the 14-member team will play 12 Volleyball Nations League games in hopes of snapping a 28-year drought in Olympic qualifying. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Last-chance qualifier to decide Canada’s Olympic fate in women’s 3×3 basketball
For the second time on the weekend, Australia eked out a victory over Canada in women’s 3×3 basketball after pulling away late in Sunday’s championship game in Utsunomiya, Japan, to put the latter’s Paris Olympic hopes on hold. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian sprinters secure 3 Olympic relay spots on memorable Saturday night in Nassau
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Read More »Canadian women 2 wins from 1st Olympic berth in 3×3 basketball
Canada defeated the Netherlands and lost to Australia in women’s 3×3 basketball Saturday to gain a spot in the semifinals of an Olympic qualifying tournament in Utsunomiya, Japan. CBC | Sports News
Read More »What to watch in Olympic sports this weekend
CBC Sports’ daily newsletter previews Olympic qualifying events in track and 3-on-3 basketball and other stuff to keep an eye on. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian women win opener at 3×3 Olympic qualifying tourney
Canada’s women’s 3×3 basketball team won their opening match against Kenya at an Olympic qualifying tournament on Friday in Utsunomiya, Japan. CBC | Sports News
Read More »De Grasse, Arop lead Canada’s push for Olympic relay spots
CBC Sports’ daily newsletter previews the World Athletics Relays, where Andre de Grasse and Marco Arop will try to help their teams qualify for the Olympics. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Paris Pulse: Canoe sprint Olympic qualification, Aaliyah Edwards shares her Olympic goals
In our weekly Olympic update, we cover recent Canadian qualifications in Canoe Sprint, along with updates on basketball player Aaliyah Edwards and para swimmer Shelby Newkirk’s Olympic preparations. CBC | Sports News
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