Kayla Alexander led the way with 15 points and 13 rebounds as Canada defeated host Hungary 67-55 Thursday to open a FIBA Olympic Qualifying tournament. CBC | Sports News
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Paris Olympic, Paralympic medals embedded with pieces of the Eiffel Tower
An Olympic medal inlaid with a piece of the Eiffel Tower. How’s that for a monumental prize? A hexagonal, polished chunk of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in each gold, silver and bronze medal that will be hung around athletes’ necks at the July 26-Aug. 11 Paris Games and Paralympics that follow. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Elmore, Levins 1st Canadians nominated for early selection to Olympic marathon team
Malindi Elmore and Cam Levins are heading to Paris this summer, with Athletics Canada announcing Wednesday the two marathon runners earned early nominations to represent Canada at the Olympics. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada’s women’s basketball team approaching Olympic qualifier with level of naiveté
As the Canadian women’s basketball team settles in Sopron, Hungary, for its Olympic qualifying tournament, its veterans are leaning on the younger players as much as the opposite is true. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada’s Kia Nurse to miss Olympic qualifying tournament with minor injury
Kia Nurse will miss out on the upcoming FIBA Women’s Olympic qualifying tournament due to an injury. CBC | Sports News
Read More »It’s ‘go time’: Canadian women’s water polo team embraces underdog role in quest for Olympic spot
In their final quest to qualify for a second-straight Olympics in Paris this summer, the Canadian women’s water polo team is happy to fly under the radar. CBC | Sports News
Read More »What to watch this weekend in Olympic sports
CBC Sports’ daily newsletter previews a weekend winter Olympic sports menu that includes the World Aquatics Championships and some big skating events. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Skate Canada wants voice heard in continued pursuit of 2022 Olympic bronze medal
High performance director Mike Slipchuk and other Skate Canada executives want clarity on why Canada remained in fourth place behind Russia in the 2022 Olympic team event after Monday’s decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport to disqualify Russian athlete Kamila Valieva for doping. CBC | Sports News
Read More »2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games: DAY 4 – Gangwon
CBC Sports brings you Day 4 action from the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in Gangwon Province, Republic of Korea where athletes (15–18 years old) from around the world look to compete. CBC | Sports News
Read More »What to watch in winter Olympic sports this weekend
CBC Sports’ daily newsletter previews some of the most interesting events to follow on the international circuit. CBC | Sports News
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