French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla will be allowed to participate in the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics wearing a cap to cover her hair, an agreement reached with the French Olympic Committee after Sylla said she was barred because of her hijab. CBC | World News
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Princess Anne’s touching message to Olympic athletes as she joins Mick Jagger for send-off
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Read More »Leylah Fernandez gets Olympic 1st-round test in Karolina Muchova
Canadian tennis player Leylah Annie Fernandez will be facing a big challenge in the first round of the women’s singles competition at the Paris Olympic Games when she takes on Czech player Karolina Muchova. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Watch Canada vs. New Zealand in Olympic women’s soccer
The Canadian Olympic women’s soccer team takes on New Zealand in the Paris 2024 tournament opener for both teams on Thursday. Watch live coverage beginning at 10:30 a.m. ET. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Cycling is a family affair for Olympic mountain bikers Isabella and Gunnar Holmgren
The Holmgren siblings will compete in mountain biking at their 1st Olympics together in Paris. Isabella will compete in women’s cross country mountain bike on Sunday while Gunnar will compete a day later in men’s cross country. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Olympic medallist who ditched Team GB arrives at Paris 2024 with rival nation
The man who led Team GB to the cusp of glory in the rugby sevens eight years ago will be managing another nation at the 2024 Paris Olympics Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Novak Djokovic snubs Olympic village as Nadal and Alcaraz show true colours
Novak Djokovic will not be staying in provided accommodation at the Paris 2024 Olympics, while Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz have been star attractions. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Olympic chaos as VAR cancels Argentina goal vs Morocco two hours after being given
Argentina’s clash with Morocco was littered with controversy on and off the pitch. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Salt Lake City confirmed as host of the 2034 Winter Olympic Games
Salt Lake City was formally awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics following a Wednesday vote by the International Olympic Committee in Paris, which gives Utah its second Games after hosting in 2002. CBC | World News
Read More »Who are Canada’s top Olympic gold-medal contenders?
CBC Sports’ daily Olympics newsletter looks at the Canadians with the best chance of reaching the top of the podium in Paris. CBC | Sports News
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