The opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympics may not have taken place yet but there has already been plenty of drama in Paris. Two weeks of jam-packed action in Paris have already started with football and rugby sevens events, which began two days before the opening ceremony. Handball and archery also start on Thursday with...
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Here’s How You Can Watch The Sports (Esp The Matildas) In Australia
It’s time to unearth all the green and gold you got because Olympics season is in full swing. So to get you prepped on all things sport, we’ve conjured up a guide on how to watch the Paris 2024 Olympics in Australia. Yep, it’s that time in your life again when the group chat girlies...
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Watching Sport in Canberra – Insider Guides
Canberra, Australia’s capital city, isn’t just about politics and national monuments—it’s also a fantastic place for sports enthusiasts. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there’s always something exciting happening in the world of sports in Canberra. Here’s your guide to the top sports and where to watch them in the nation’s capital. AFL (Australian...
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‘UnAustralian’ swim coach could be sent home after ‘deeply concerning’ comments
Australian swimming coach Michael Palfrey is unlikely to be sent home from the Paris Olympics despite publicly supporting a rival athlete in a race against Australians. Dolphins head coach Rohan Taylor branded Palfrey “unAustralian” for his comments, where he told South Korean media that he wanted swimmer Kim Woo-min – whom he also coaches –...
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Ledecky’s stone-faced response to question about Michael Phelps being a ‘tosser’
The 27-year-old was visibly uncomfortable when her coaches and teammates lavished praise on her during the media conference. She winced when a reporter described her as an icon. Her humility can’t hide her record: seven gold medals from the past three Olympics. Summer McIntosh gives Ariarne Titmus a thumbs up after the 400m freestyle final...
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‘I’m good to go’: Steph Catley fit for Matildas’ Olympics opener against Germany
Coach Tony Gustavsson expects to have captain Steph Catley and a full-strength squad available when the Matildas face Germany in the opening match of their Olympic campaign on Thursday. The Matildas have been beset by injury woes in the lead-up to the Paris Games, with Catley nursing a calf niggle, Katrina Gorry returning from an...
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Matildas star ruled out of opener as Aussie sevens claim huge upset: Olympics LIVE
The Matildas have ruled out veteran Tameka Yallop just hours before their opening clash against Germany (3am AEST). 33-year-old Yallop was one of a host of Australians who entered the Olympics under an injury cloud, alongside captain Steph Catley and star attacker Caitlin Foord as well as goalkeeper Teagan Micah. The quartet all trained the...
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Men’s rugby sevens team gets Australia off to the perfect Olympics start with quarterfinals secured
In short: The men’s rugby sevens team kicked-off Australia’s Olympics campaign with victories against Samoa and Kenya. The result means the Australians are through to the quarterfinals despite a pool game still to be played. What’s next? Australia plays Argentina on Thursday night (AEST) in its next pool game, before the quarterfinals at 5am on...
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Is Ben Simmons playing at the Olympics? Australian Boomers roster, schedule for Paris | Sporting News Australia
Ben Simmons was one of the most hyped Australian basketball players when he first burst onto the scene in the late 2010s and was drafted as the number one pick in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. However, after a promising first couple of years, Simmons has failed to reach his potential both...
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ASC staff member designs blood donation bandage
Hore, a Dunghutti man who works as an Indigenous Liaison Officer, has partnered with Lifeblood to design a limited-edition bandage that acknowledges the life-changing impacts of a community of giving. “It’s an honour to partner with Lifeblood and recognise the giving nature of every person who walks through the doors of donor centres to save...
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Olympic coverage in Australia: Watch coverage in French, Spanish, German and more | Sporting News Australia
The Paris Olympics are here, and Australians are gearing up for two weeks of exciting and thrilling sports action. From watching the elite swimmers in the pool to the Matildas in the women’s football tournament, there are more than a few storylines concerning Australia at the upcoming games. But, with 206 nations competing at the...
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AIS helping our Olympians and Paralympians REST easy
The AIS REST Hub provides world leading information and guidance for athletes, coaches, and staff on matters relating to recovery, environment, sleep, and travel (REST) – areas that can significantly impact performance As well as providing resources on how to manage long haul travel and jet lag, the online hub also provides advice on a...