‘Malicious acts’ disrupt French trains before Olympics
French officials have condemned fires and vandalism that have heavily disrupted high-speed train lines just hours before the Olympics' opening ceremony.
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States urged to follow NSW lead in later Olympics trade
NSW licensed venues will be allowed extended trading hours if they screen Matildas games or other key events from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Coach Gustavsson apologises for Matildas’ Olympic loss
Matildas' coach Tony Gustavsson has apologised to Australian soccer fans for the 3-0 humbling by Germany but expects his side to hit back at the Olympics.
French flair to the fore in Paris opening ceremony
The Paris Olympics will officially open with a floating parade of athletes on the River Seine, the first time the ceremony has been held outside of a stadium.
Burton makes quick mates with Shadow Man for Olympics
Chris Burton credits his horse Shadow Man for why he is back at the Olympics, where he will compete in the three-day team event.
Yallop out with injury in pre-match blow for Matildas
The Matildas have had a make a late change before their opening Olympic match with Germany with experienced midfielder Tameka Yallop ruled out through injury.
Aussie swim coach in Korea furore to stay in Paris
An Australian Olympic swimming coach who backed a Korean swimmer to defeat the Dolphins will remain at the Paris Games.
Fox, Ockenden ready to perform after opening ceremony
Jessica Fox and Eddie Ockenden will start their Olympic campaigns only hours after carrying the Australian flag at the opening ceremony.
Australia’s Olympics boss Chesterman gets IOC nod
AOC president Ian Chesterman has been voted onto the IOC at a meeting before the Paris Games opening ceremony.
Fox, Ockenden to carry Australian flag at Games opening
Canoeing gold medallist Jessica Fox and hockey great Eddie Ockenden will be the Australian flag bearers at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
Five Aussie water polo players infected before Games
Five members of Australia's women's water polo team have tested positive to COVID-19 ahead of their Olympic campaign in Paris.
Games village no longer earmarked for social housing
At least 2000 dwellings to be built for a major Brisbane 2032 Olympic athletes' village will not be offered as temporary social housing prior to the Games.
Let the Games begin: Aussie rugby to kick off action
Australia's men's rugby sevens team will be among the first Olympic athletes in action when the Games begin, two days before the flame is lit in Paris.
Brisbane ‘political football’ Games addressed in Paris
The man in charge of organising Brisbane's 2032 Games has indicated he'll get the final say on a venue plan and jumped to the defence of the growing city.
Australian water polo Olympians test positive to COVID
Two Australian women's water polo players have tested positive to COVID-19 ahead of the Olympics.
Australian team briefed on alleged Paris sexual assault
Australian team chef de mission Anna Meares says the report of a tourist being attacked in Paris is horrific.
De Minaur set for Olympic debut after beating injury
Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur is set to make an extraordinary return from a hip injury in time to celebrate his Olympic debut in Paris.
Countdown begins for ‘best Games ever’ at Brisbane 2032
Brisbane Olympics organisers believe lessons learned from Paris and Los Angeles will ensure the 2032 Games will be the "best ever".
Martin remains upbeat despite pre-Paris BMX setbacks
Despite a foot injury and a poor result last month, Australian BMX freestyle star Logan Martin's self-belief ahead of the Olympics remains solid.
At 14, Covell could make Olympic history in Paris
Chloe Covell is a 14-year-old with an uncommon teenager's mindset that has helped to make her a street skateboarding Olympic medal contender.
Exum cleared for Games as Boomers hit winning form
Dante Exum will play through the pain of a badly dislocated finger suffered in the Boomers' one-point defeat of France that completed a positive Games build-up.
Fox sisters’ Olympic milestone is poignant for Meares
Jessica and Noemie Fox's first Olympics together in canoeing is an emotional reminder for Australian team boss Anna Meares about her own sisterly near-miss.
Fox sisters spurring each other at Paris Games
Australian star Jessica Fox will be joined by younger sister Noemie Fox for the first time at her fourth Olympics as she aims for more canoe and kayak success.
Dress rehearsal readies Fox for hectic Games opening
Jessica Fox has trialled staying up late and then simulating competition the next day to ensure she can take part in the Olympic opening ceremony.
Olympic wheel turns for Meares to chef de mission role
Two-time Olympic cycling gold medallist Anna Meares knew soon after retiring from competition she wanted to be chef de mission of the Australian team.
Enhanced Games to sign Olympians post-Paris: D’Souza
Australians could be among athletes signing up for the pro-drug Enhanced Games after the Paris Olympics.
Mary Fowler ready to be the Matildas’ headline act
Attacking sensation Mary Fowler is ready to embrace the hype around being the face of the Matildas at the Paris Olympics at just 21.
No half measures as Green guns for Kenny’s kayak mantle
Tom Green and Jean van der Westhuyzen would make Australian Olympic history if they can adapt to the shortened distance and defend their K2 gold medal in Paris.
McEvoy can’t wait for US Olympic swim rivalry in Paris
Queensland speedster Cameron McEvoy reckons he loves being at the heart of Australian-US Olympic swimming rivalry, as Caeleb Dressel powers back to business.
Mills finds form to help Boomers down Jokic and Serbia
The Boomers will head for the Olympic Games boosted by an 84-73 victory over a Serbian team spearheaded by NBA superstar Nikola Jokic.
Australian Olympics star Matthews battling dental issue
Michael Matthews, the main Australian hope in the Olympic men's cycling road race, says a serious tooth problem nearly forced him out of the Tour de France.