Canoeing and kayaking

Cuban Olympic Committee demands the immediate exclusion of an athlete from refugee team

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Cuban Olympic Committee demands the immediate exclusion of an athlete from refugee team

HAVANA — The Cuban Olympic Committee demanded on Tuesday the “immediate exclusion” of an island athlete who was included by the organizers as part of a refugee team that will participate in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Last May, the International Olympic Committee announced that 37 athletes from 11 countries will compete in the Paris … Read more

The Olympic torch is being welcomed in Marseille with fanfare and high security

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The Olympic torch is being welcomed in Marseille with fanfare and high security

MARSEILLE, France — Huge crowds gathered Wednesday in the southern French city of Marseille, where a majestic three-mast ship carrying the Olympic torch arrived from Greece ahead of a welcoming ceremony at sunset. Paris Games organizers have promised “fantastic” celebrations in the city, where the Old Port has been placed under high security. The torch … Read more