Olympics

French government sponsors African journalists to cover the Olympics

The 2024 Paris Olympics are coming to an end in just a few days. Australia remains in third position and the media coverage of each gold, silver and bronze medal has been near constant. However, for many countries across the world, comprehensive coverage of the Olympics isn’t guaranteed. In an effort to address these gaps, …

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The mental strain of elite athletes during the Olympics

Japanese judo star Uta Abe’s emotional outburst after her unexpected second-round went viral in the Paris 2024 Olympics, highlighting the intense mental strain athletes face. As the defending Olympic champion in the women’s under-52kg competition, her defeat was a significant blow, outlining the pressure of the high-stakes competition. The Wire spoke with professor of psychology …

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Pro-Adaptive Surfing Titles Kick off in Byron Bay

This year’s World Pro-Adaptive Surfing Titles have kicked off in Byron Bay. The four-day international competition comes ahead of the Olympic committee’s decision on whether to include the sport in the 2028 Los Angeles games. But what exactly, is pro-adaptive surfing? Image: Image Credit: Produced By: Mia Armitage Featured In Story: Mark Mono Stewart – …

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AOC rejects Russian boycott

An international dispute over allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics continues to escalate, as Ukraine is strong in its threat to boycott the games. While the fate of ‘neutral athletes’ from Russia and Belarus in the upcoming games remains undecided by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the prospect of …

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