Punters surf the Olympic odds
The Olympics may not come close to the betting revenue from the World Cup but once every four years it gives followers of sports such as surfing and breakdancing a rare chance to have a flutter.
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Djokovic, Nadal in potential second-round clash at Olympics
Grand Slam record-breakers Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal were placed on an Olympics second-round collision course in the draw for the Paris Games on Thursday.
Chaos, crowd trouble as Morocco beat Argentina in men鈥檚 football
Chaos and confusion reigned on Wednesday as Morocco beat Argentina 2-1 in their opening game of the men's Olympic football tournament, but only after a late equaliser for the South American side was disallowed and the final minutes were played out in an empty stadium following crowd trouble.
Argentina snatch Morocco draw, Spain win
Cristian Medina scored the equaliser in the 16th added minute as Argentina came from two down to draw 2-2 with Morocco on the opening day of men鈥檚 Olympic football action on Wednesday, while Spain edged Uzbekistan 2-1...
Bangladesh鈥檚 Olympic mission begins today with archery
Bangladesh will start Paris Olympic Games mission with archery event when archer Sagor Islam will compete in the men鈥檚 individual ranking round scheduled to be held today at the Invalides venue, in Paris...
Olympians off to Paris with very little hopes
The final part of Bangladesh contingent for the Paris Olympics 2024 will leave the country tonight, four days after the archery and shooting teams left Bangladesh for Paris on early Friday...
The bickering and 鈥榗old sweat鈥� as Paris built its Games
The seven-year odyssey of the Paris Olympics should reach shore after a spectacular but hopefully serene opening cruise down the Seine on Friday at the end of a voyage that has survived rocky political moments...
Nadal, Alcaraz cautious on Olympic doubles medal prospects
Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz know they won't win anything on reputation alone playing together at the Paris Olympics but vowed on Wednesday to do everything in their power to overcome a lack of preparation.
Warholm ready to rip vest open at Paris Olympics
One of the most iconic images of the Covid-delayed Tokyo Olympics was the sight of Karsten Warholm ripping open his running top after shattering the world record in winning the men's 400m hurdles gold.
World champions Spain, new-look USA top billing in women鈥檚 football
A rejuvenated United States team under new coach Emma Hayes are targeting a record-extending fifth women's football gold medal at the Paris Olympics but face stiff competition, not least in the shape of World Cup holders Spain and their all-star line-up.
Jacobs: the much-maligned defending 100m champion
Rarely has an Olympic 100 metres champion been so belittled or so maligned as Italy's Marcell Jacobs. It is fair to say the Texas-born Italian stunned the field to snatch gold in the Covid-delayed Tokyo Games, in a European record of 9.80sec.
Australia ready to pounce as USA bid to shore up Olympic swimming dominance
Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel spearhead the United States' bid to retain supremacy in the Olympic pool from Saturday against a formidable and confident Australia, amid simmering tensions over a Chinese doping scandal.
Canada football staff member detained over Olympic drone incident
A staff member from the Canadian women's football team has been detained by French authorities for flying a drone over a New Zealand training session ahead of their match at the Paris Olympics.
Snipers, divers and AI: securing the Paris Olympics opening ceremony
On the water, perched on rooftops and operating AI-augmented cameras, French security forces will lock down central Paris during the opening ceremony of the Olympics on Friday aiming to prevent an incident that would ruin the biggest show on earth.
Star names in short supply in football
Kylian Mbappe wanted to take part in this year鈥檚 Olympics in his home city, while there were hopes that Lionel Messi would feature for Argentina, but instead the...
Samiul sets eye on 52-second finish
Bangladesh swimmer Samiul Islam Rafi has set his goal at finishing the men鈥檚 100-metre freestyle event with 52 seconds at the forthcoming Paris Olympics scheduled to be held in the...
Sagor to carry Bangladesh flag in Paris
Archer Sagor Islam will carry the national flag of Bangladesh in the march past of the 33rd Olympic Games scheduled to be held from July 24 to August 11 in Paris.
1.2 million tickets left for Paris Olympics: organisers
Organisers of the Paris Olympics said Wednesday that there were still 1.2 million tickets left for the Games, mostly for football, basketball and handball.
Swimmer Sonia aiming at improving her timing
Bangladesh swimmer Sonia Khatun will be the only female athlete from Bangladesh participating in the Paris Olympics 鈥� which will be held from July 26 to August 11 鈥� and she is hoping to improve her timing in the women鈥檚 50-metre freestyle event...
Paris Olympics preparations move up a gear
Preparations for the Paris Olympics stepped up a gear on Saturday as security teams scoured the banks of the Seine ahead of Friday鈥檚 opening ceremony and top international Olympic Committee officials met in the French capital...
Swim star Titmus warns she is better now than Tokyo
Swim star Ariarne Titmus says she has never prepared as well for a major event and is in better shape now than when she won Olympic 200m and 400m freestyle gold in Tokyo.
Central Paris locks down for Olympics as athletes arrive
French security forces began locking down large parts of central Paris on Thursday ahead of the hugely complex Olympics opening ceremony next week on the river Seine.
Finishing in 10s would be remarkable:聽Imranur
Imranur Rahman 鈥� who became Bangladesh鈥檚 fastest man four times 鈥� will look to set a personal best timing in the men鈥檚 100-metre event at the Paris Olympics, which is...
Top eight the goal for shooter Robiul
Bangladesh shooter Robiul Islam was realistic about his chances in the forthcoming Paris Olympics鈥攕et to be held from July 26 to August 11鈥攁s his initial target is to finish in the top eight of the men鈥檚 10-metre air rifle event...
Saudi Arabia to host first Esports Olympics in 2025
Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural Esports Olympics in 2025 the International Olympic Committee said on Friday.
Neeraj Chopra: Indian farmer's son who made Olympic history
Neeraj Chopra returned home to India a national hero after winning Olympic javelin gold in 2021 but the farmer's son has never forgotten his humble roots.
Swimmers Rafi, Sonia get wild cards for Paris Olympics
Bangladesh swimmers Samiul Islam Rafi and Sonia Akhter received wild cards for the forthcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games scheduled to be held in the French capital from July 26 to August 11.
Sprinter Imranur gets wildcard entry to Paris 2024
Bangladesh鈥檚 fastest man Imranur Rahman will be participating in the 100-metre sprint event at the 2024 Paris Olympics after receiving a wildcard entry on Monday.
France makes multibillion-euro gamble on Olympic gold
France is facing a bill of almost nine billion euros for hosting the Paris Olympics but top officials say the financial fallout could be more 鈥榩sychological鈥� than economic.
Nike shares tumble
Nike reported higher profits due to cost-cutting efforts on Thursday, but shares fell sharply on the company's tepid outlook despite a hoped-for boost from the upcoming Olympic Games....
