Position requires deft skills in sports and real-world politics
World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe will face stiff opposition from, among others, Kirsty Coventry, bidding to become the first woman and African to head the IOC, and cycling boss David Lappartient
A summer bonanza which started under pouring rain on July 26 with a remarkable Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine River ended Sunday with the Paralympics closing at a rain-soaked Stade de France
The Paris Olympics have just ended, but some diehard fans are already planning for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, California. Vivianne Robinson is one of them. Angelina Bagdasaryan has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. VOA footage by Vazgen Varzhabetian.
Born in Syria, Al Hussein fled the civil war in his homeland, first seeking refuge in Turkey before settling in Greece in 2014
Organizers confirmed events would go ahead Monday, saying in a statement that new water testing results and monitoring ‘indicate that water quality continues to improve’
Having the world’s second-tallest man at the front of the net can make quite the difference for an already-dominant Iranian team
Whether it is their intention to or not, minority Olympians become emblematic figures for entire ethnicities or religions
The sporting action begins Thursday
Historic square Place de la Concorde, which hosted skateboarding, breaking and 3x3 basketball during the Olympics, will host the opening ceremony
The city has made strides, but many believe universal access still eludes France
Boudi said the boxer was targeted by a 'misogynist, racist and sexist campaign' as she won gold in the women's welterweight division, becoming a hero in her native Algeria
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