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Defender Sydney Collins will not compete for the Canadian women’s soccer team at the Paris Olympics after fracturing her left leg during a closed-door match against Nigeria in Marbella, Spain on Wednesday. CBC | Sports News
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For the Family: Christopher Morales Williams’ journey to the Olympics
After the death of his mom when he was just 15-months-old, Christopher Morales Williams’ family rallied around him, now the 19-year-old Canadian sprinter is heading to Paris looking to give back to the people who raised him. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Hamilton judo legend and occasional mail carrier recalls representing Canada — in wrestling — at 1976 Olympics
In 1976, when Hamilton’s Mitchell Akira Kawasaki won his first fight in Greco-Roman wrestling at the Montreal Olympics, he saw this newspaper headline: “Kawasaki lets the good times roll.” Now 74, things are still rolling for the seasoned judo master, who still delivers mail part time for Canada Post. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Who should be Canada’s flag-bearers for the Paris Olympics?
CBC Sports’ daily newsletter presents some top candidates to carry the maple leaf at the opening ceremony on July 26 CBC | Sports News
Read More »French hijab ban in sports called a ‘shameful moment’ as it prepares to host Olympics
The reality of the Paris Olympics is that gender parity doesn’t necessarily mean open to all women. Athletes who wear hijabs have been dreadfully left behind in all the excitement about women athletes and by the hosts who claim to be celebrating their existence. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Decathlon world champion Pierce LePage won’t compete at Paris Olympics due to injury
A herniated disc suffered in April will prevent Canadian decathlete Pierce LePage from pursuing his first Olympic title next month in Paris. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Road to Paris Olympics bumpy for boxer Tammara Thibeault, other Canadian athletes
The road to the Olympic Games hasn’t always been smooth for Canada’s athletes in Paris. “The biggest challenge has definitely always been mental health,” says swimmer Sydney Pickrem ahead of her third Olympics. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Will Seine River be clean enough by the Olympics? The experts are unsure
With the Paris Olympics less than two weeks away, a question hangs over the Games: Will the Seine River be clean enough for athletes to swim in? CBC | Sports News
Read More »Ex cop issues Paris Olympics ‘hijack’ warning over ‘biggest risk’ to games
O’Bryan Grandison, who served as a British police officer during the London 2012 games, has warned that France could face a wave of protests this summer. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Sudbury basketball player takes torch from father at Olympics
Syla Swords will be the youngest basketball player ever to represent Canada at the Olympics when she steps on the court in Paris next month. Her father, Shawn, wore the maple leaf for the men’s team in Sydney 24 years ago. CBC | Sports News
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