The Indian men's hockey team ended their 41-year Olympic medal drought with a bronze in Tokyo 2020. This time around, there are more expectations from the men's team as many want them to&nbsp;go&nbsp;a step&nbsp;ahead and return with the elusive gold. Ahead of Paris Olympics 2024, which commences on Friday (July 26), goalkeeper PR Sreejesh announced that he will be calling it quits from his international career in Paris. Thus, the Harmanpreet Singh-led team will be determined to give him a fitting farewell.

India's squad is a good blend of youth and experienced players. The likes of Mandeep Singh, Manpreet Singh, Sreejesh, Hardik Singh, Amit Rohidas and captain Harmanpreet will like to lead the way whereas&nbsp;Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Raj Kumar Pal, Abhishek and Sukhjeet Singh --&nbsp;the five debutants in the squad -- will look to shine on the big stage. India are placed in Pool B along with some tough opponents. Here is their schedule at the marquee tournament:

INDIA'S SCHEDULE AT PARIS 2024

India vs New Zealand, July 27, 21:00&nbsp;IST 
India vs Argentina, 29 July, 16:15&nbsp;IST 
India vs Ireland, July 30,16: 45&nbsp;IST 
India vs Belgium, Aug&nbsp;1, 13:30&nbsp;IST 
India vs Australia, Aug&nbsp;2, 16:45&nbsp;IST

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The Asian Games win gave a good display of India's&nbsp;ability to remain ruthless in front of goal. The same is&nbsp;required by them this time around in Paris at the Games. For coach Craig Fulton, the Paris Olympics serves as his first major test and a lot is expected of his squad, which has become more ruthless and aggressive under him following the 2023 World Cup debacle at home.

HERE IS INDIA'S SQUAD FOR PARIS OLYMPICS 2024

Goalkeepers:

1. Sreejesh Parattu Raveendran

Defenders:

2. Jarmanpreet Singh 
3.&nbsp;Amit Rohidas 
4. Harmanpreet Singh (c) 
5. Sumit 
6. Sanjay

Midfielders:

7. Rajkumar Pal 
8. Shamsher Singh 
9. Manpreet Singh 
10. Hardik Singh 
11. Vivek Sagar Prasad

Forwards:

12. Abhishek 
13. Sukhjeet Singh 
14. Lalit Kumar Upadhyay 
15. Mandeep Singh 
16. Gurjant Singh

Alternate Athletes: 
17. Nilakanta Sharma 
18. Jugraj Singh 
19. Krishan Bahadur Pathak

The Indian men's hockey team ended their 41-year Olympic medal drought with a bronze in Tokyo 2020. This time around, there are more expectations from the men's team as many want them to go a step ahead and return with the elusive gold.

The Indian men's hockey team ended their 41-year Olympic medal drought with a bronze in Tokyo 2020. This time around, there are more expectations from the men's team as many want them to go a step ahead and return with the elusive gold. Ahead of Paris Olympics 2024, which commences on Friday (July 26), goalkeeper PR Sreejesh announced that he will be calling it quits from his international career in Paris. Thus, the Harmanpreet Singh-led team will be determined to give him a fitting farewell. India's squad is a good blend of youth and experienced players. The likes of Mandeep Singh, Manpreet Singh, Sreejesh, Hardik Singh, Amit Rohidas and captain Harmanpreet will like to lead the way whereas Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Raj Kumar Pal, Abhishek and Sukhjeet Singh -- the five debutants in the squad -- will look to shine on the big stage. India are placed in Pool B along with some tough opponents. Here is their schedule at the marquee tournament: INDIA'S SCHEDULE AT PARIS 2024 India vs New Zealand, July 27, 21:00 IST India vs Argentina, 29 July, 16:15 IST India vs Ireland, July 30,16: 45 IST India vs Belgium, Aug 1, 13:30 IST India vs Australia, Aug 2, 16:45 IST Also read: Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony: From India's flag-bearers to their Parade of Nations' number - Know it all The Asian Games win gave a good display of India's ability to remain ruthless in front of goal. The same is required by them this time around in Paris at the Games. For coach Craig Fulton, the Paris Olympics serves as his first major test and a lot is expected of his squad, which has become more ruthless and aggressive under him following the 2023 World Cup debacle at home. HERE IS INDIA'S SQUAD FOR PARIS OLYMPICS 2024 Goalkeepers: 1. Sreejesh Parattu Raveendran Defenders: 2. Jarmanpreet Singh 3. Amit Rohidas 4. Harmanpreet Singh (c) 5. Sumit 6. Sanjay Midfielders: 7. Rajkumar Pal 8. Shamsher Singh 9. Manpreet Singh 10. Hardik Singh 11. Vivek Sagar Prasad Forwards: 12. Abhishek 13. Sukhjeet Singh 14. Lalit Kumar Upadhyay 15. Mandeep Singh 16. Gurjant Singh Alternate Athletes: 17. Nilakanta Sharma 18. Jugraj Singh 19. Krishan Bahadur Pathak

Paris Olympics 2024: All you need to know about Indian men's hockey team schedule

Bev Priestman was removed&nbsp;as head coach of the Canadian Olympic women's football team Thursday night after Canada Soccer found evidence of drone spying before the Paris Olympics. A day after Canadian assistant coach Jasmine Mander and analyst Joey Lombardi were sent home from the Paris Olympics for flying a drone over a New Zealand training session, Canada Soccer suspended Priestman.

"Over the past 24 hours, additional information has come to our attention regarding previous&nbsp;drone use against opponents, predating the Paris 2024 Olympic Games," Canada Soccer chief executive Kevin Blue said. "In light of these new revelations, Canada Soccer has made the decision to suspend women's national soccer team head coach Bev Priestman for the remainder of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and until the completion of our recently announced independent external review."

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The Canadian women, reigning Olympic champions, defeated New Zealand 2-1 in their Paris Olympic opening match on Thursday. Priestman took no part in the game after the controversy and had been expected back for Canada's second Group A match on Sunday against France before Canada Soccer's ban led to the Canadian Olympic Committee removing her.

Assistant coach Andy Spence will lead the Canadian women's national team for the remainder of the Paris Olympics, Canada Soccer said.

Bev Priestman was removed as head coach of the Canadian Olympic women's football team Thursday night after Canada Soccer found evidence of drone spying before the Paris Olympics.

Bev Priestman was removed as head coach of the Canadian Olympic women's football team Thursday night after Canada Soccer found evidence of drone spying before the Paris Olympics. A day after Canadian assistant coach Jasmine Mander and analyst Joey Lombardi were sent home from the Paris Olympics for flying a drone over a New Zealand training session, Canada Soccer suspended Priestman. "Over the past 24 hours, additional information has come to our attention regarding previous drone use against opponents, predating the Paris 2024 Olympic Games," Canada Soccer chief executive Kevin Blue said. "In light of these new revelations, Canada Soccer has made the decision to suspend women's national soccer team head coach Bev Priestman for the remainder of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and until the completion of our recently announced independent external review." Also read: Paris Olympics 2024: Canada football staff sent home over drone scandal The Canadian women, reigning Olympic champions, defeated New Zealand 2-1 in their Paris Olympic opening match on Thursday. Priestman took no part in the game after the controversy and had been expected back for Canada's second Group A match on Sunday against France before Canada Soccer's ban led to the Canadian Olympic Committee removing her. Assistant coach Andy Spence will lead the Canadian women's national team for the remainder of the Paris Olympics, Canada Soccer said.

Paris Olympics 2024: Bev Priestman removed as Canada football head coach after more drone spying found

The Olympic&nbsp;tennis&nbsp;competition suffered another blow as women's third seed Elena Rybakina joined a lengthy list of non-starters hours after the draw took place at Roland Garros on Thursday. The big-serving 25-year-old Kazakh was down to face Romania's Jaqueline Cristian in the first round of the singles. Organisers confirmed she had pulled out and would also not compete in the mixed doubles alongside compatriot Alexander Bublik. No reason was stated for her decision.

Rybakina's withdrawal means that France's Caroline Garcia moves into her spot in the draw as the 17th seed while Australia's Daria Saville enters the draw as an alternate. With the action to begin on Saturday, the flurry of high-profile withdrawals has cast something of a cloud over the tournament being staged on the famous Parisian clay.

On Wednesday, men's world number one and top seed Jannik Sinner of Italy had to withdraw from the singles and doubles because of illness while exciting Danish youngster Holger Rune also pulled out on Wednesday with a wrist injury.

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Czech player Marketa Vondrousova, who was runner-up in the singles in Tokyo three years ago, withdrew on Monday because of injury, as did Poland's Hubert Hurkacz because of a knee injury sustained at Wimbledon. Switzerland's Belinda Bencic, the champion in Tokyo, is also missing after giving birth to a daughter in April.

Two-time Olympic singles champion Andy Murray announced before Thursday's draw that he was not fit enough to compete in the singles but would still play doubles with Dan Evans.

Other notable absences from the&nbsp;tennis&nbsp;at the Games include world number three Aryna Sabalenka, Tunsia's Ons Jabeur, Britain's Emma Raducanu, American Ben Shelton and Tokyo men's bronze medal winner Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain.

The Olympic tennis competition suffered another blow as women's third seed Elena Rybakina joined a lengthy list of non-starters hours after the draw took place at Roland Garros on Thursday.

The Olympic tennis competition suffered another blow as women's third seed Elena Rybakina joined a lengthy list of non-starters hours after the draw took place at Roland Garros on Thursday. The big-serving 25-year-old Kazakh was down to face Romania's Jaqueline Cristian in the first round of the singles. Organisers confirmed she had pulled out and would also not compete in the mixed doubles alongside compatriot Alexander Bublik. No reason was stated for her decision. Rybakina's withdrawal means that France's Caroline Garcia moves into her spot in the draw as the 17th seed while Australia's Daria Saville enters the draw as an alternate. With the action to begin on Saturday, the flurry of high-profile withdrawals has cast something of a cloud over the tournament being staged on the famous Parisian clay. On Wednesday, men's world number one and top seed Jannik Sinner of Italy had to withdraw from the singles and doubles because of illness while exciting Danish youngster Holger Rune also pulled out on Wednesday with a wrist injury. Also read: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic might face off in potential second-round clash at Paris Olympics 2024 Czech player Marketa Vondrousova, who was runner-up in the singles in Tokyo three years ago, withdrew on Monday because of injury, as did Poland's Hubert Hurkacz because of a knee injury sustained at Wimbledon. Switzerland's Belinda Bencic, the champion in Tokyo, is also missing after giving birth to a daughter in April. Two-time Olympic singles champion Andy Murray announced before Thursday's draw that he was not fit enough to compete in the singles but would still play doubles with Dan Evans. Other notable absences from the tennis at the Games include world number three Aryna Sabalenka, Tunsia's Ons Jabeur, Britain's Emma Raducanu, American Ben Shelton and Tokyo men's bronze medal winner Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain.

Paris Olympics 2024: Elena Rybakina withdraws from both singles and mixed events, reason unknown

An assistant coach and an analyst with the Canadian women's football team were sent home from the Olympics Wednesday for their part in a spying scandal.

The analyst, 43-year-old Joey Lombardi, was also given a suspended eight-month prison sentence for flying a drone over a New Zealand training session this week in Saint-Etienne.

Lombardi pleaded guilty when he appeared in court in Saint-Etienne on Wednesday, the court told AFP.

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The assistant coach was Jasmine Mander, to whom Lombardi reported.

Head coach Bev Priestman also announced she will take no part in the opening game of Canada's gold medal defence, against New Zealand on Thursday.

"The COC is in contact with the IOC and in contact with FIFA. Canada Soccer has been transparent and cooperative throughout the process," the COC said. "The COC will continue to review this matter and may take further action if necessary."

The decisions come after a staff member was detained by French authorities for flying the drone in a bid to spy on New Zealand's tactics.

The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) said it had since learned of a second incident involving New Zealand, who formally lodged a complaint with the IOC integrity unit and demanded answers from Canada.

Priestman said she did not think it would be appropriate to be on the bench for the clash against New Zealand on Thursday.

"On behalf of our entire team, I first and foremost want to apologise to the players and staff at New Zealand Football and to the players on Team Canada," she said. "This does not represent the values that our team stands for.

"I am ultimately responsible for conduct in our programme. Accordingly, to emphasise our team's commitment to integrity, I have decided to voluntarily withdraw from coaching the match."

New Zealand Football said Thursday they have referred the matter to the disciplinary committee of football's governing body FIFA seeking "urgent action".

"There is no place for this type of action in football and it is critical that urgent action is undertaken to address this integrity breach," New Zealand Football chief executive Andrew Pragnell said in a statement.

"To hear now that the Canadian team had filmed secret footage of our team training at least twice is incredibly concerning and if not treated urgently could have wider implications for the integrity of the tournament."

An assistant coach and an analyst with the Canadian women's football team were sent home from the Olympics Wednesday for their part in a spying scandal. The analyst, 43-year-old Joey Lombardi, was also given a suspended eight-month prison sentence for flying a drone over a New Zealand training session this week in Saint-Etienne.

An assistant coach and an analyst with the Canadian women's football team were sent home from the Olympics Wednesday for their part in a spying scandal. The analyst, 43-year-old Joey Lombardi, was also given a suspended eight-month prison sentence for flying a drone over a New Zealand training session this week in Saint-Etienne. Lombardi pleaded guilty when he appeared in court in Saint-Etienne on Wednesday, the court told AFP. ALSO READ: Paris Olympics 2024: Kevin Durant feeling 'pretty good' as Team USA aims basketball medal The assistant coach was Jasmine Mander, to whom Lombardi reported. Head coach Bev Priestman also announced she will take no part in the opening game of Canada's gold medal defence, against New Zealand on Thursday. "The COC is in contact with the IOC and in contact with FIFA. Canada Soccer has been transparent and cooperative throughout the process," the COC said. "The COC will continue to review this matter and may take further action if necessary." The decisions come after a staff member was detained by French authorities for flying the drone in a bid to spy on New Zealand's tactics. The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) said it had since learned of a second incident involving New Zealand, who formally lodged a complaint with the IOC integrity unit and demanded answers from Canada. Priestman said she did not think it would be appropriate to be on the bench for the clash against New Zealand on Thursday. "On behalf of our entire team, I first and foremost want to apologise to the players and staff at New Zealand Football and to the players on Team Canada," she said. "This does not represent the values that our team stands for. "I am ultimately responsible for conduct in our programme. Accordingly, to emphasise our team's commitment to integrity, I have decided to voluntarily withdraw from coaching the match." New Zealand Football said Thursday they have referred the matter to the disciplinary committee of football's governing body FIFA seeking "urgent action". "There is no place for this type of action in football and it is critical that urgent action is undertaken to address this integrity breach," New Zealand Football chief executive Andrew Pragnell said in a statement. "To hear now that the Canadian team had filmed secret footage of our team training at least twice is incredibly concerning and if not treated urgently could have wider implications for the integrity of the tournament."

Paris Olympics 2024: Canada football staff sent home over drone scandal

Superstar Spanish duo Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz have played down medal expectations in the forthcoming Paris Olympics 2024 edition, which kicks off on Friday (July 26). The two will partner each other in the doubles event, which has become a huge talking point. While there are high expectations, they have reasoned out to not expect much given the two have not played doubles a lot in recent past.

<h2>'Carlos hasn't played many doubles,&nbsp;I haven't played many doubles or&nbsp;singles lately'</h2>

Speaking to the reporters, on Wednesday (July 24), the 38-year-old Nadal said, "I understand a little bit the morbid illusion of seeing us play together but let's not think that this translates into success, I think it's a mistake. Carlos hasn't played many doubles and I haven't played many doubles or many singles lately."

"We are going to do our best to try, at least, to leave with the peace of mind of having done everything possible to get where we can get (but) obviously, we have not been able to prepare together for a tournament like this, where there are other doubles teams that have been preparing," he added.

The Spaniard further said, "Things happen much faster, the reflexes have to be ready and the movements are not automatic when one has not played for a long time, there are doubles movements that are completely different from the individual ones."

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Meanwhile, Alcaraz -- who is coming off a win in French Open and Wimbledon -- pointed out, "I have not had the opportunity to play many doubles tournaments, but obviously having the illusion of returning to Roland Garros, to these courts that I have always enjoyed playing... makes it easier."

He concluded, "We also have days of training, individually and doubles to adapt as best as possible again, for my part to return to clay and be able to gain confidence to start the tournament in the best possible way."

Nadal's career has gone downhill due to plethora of injury concerns since 2022. Alcaraz, on the other hand, is in prime form. It will be interesting to see how the two gel on court and how far they can go in the doubles event. Spanish fans are certainly hoping for gold from this dream pair in the doubles.

Notably, the Olympic tennis competition will commence on July 27 and will go on till Aug&nbsp;4.

Superstar Spanish duo Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz have played down medal expectations in the forthcoming Paris Olympics 2024 edition, which kicks off on Friday (July 26).

Superstar Spanish duo Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz have played down medal expectations in the forthcoming Paris Olympics 2024 edition, which kicks off on Friday (July 26). The two will partner each other in the doubles event, which has become a huge talking point. While there are high expectations, they have reasoned out to not expect much given the two have not played doubles a lot in recent past. 'Carlos hasn't played many doubles, I haven't played many doubles or singles lately' Speaking to the reporters, on Wednesday (July 24), the 38-year-old Nadal said, "I understand a little bit the morbid illusion of seeing us play together but let's not think that this translates into success, I think it's a mistake. Carlos hasn't played many doubles and I haven't played many doubles or many singles lately." "We are going to do our best to try, at least, to leave with the peace of mind of having done everything possible to get where we can get (but) obviously, we have not been able to prepare together for a tournament like this, where there are other doubles teams that have been preparing," he added. The Spaniard further said, "Things happen much faster, the reflexes have to be ready and the movements are not automatic when one has not played for a long time, there are doubles movements that are completely different from the individual ones." Also read: Paris Olympics 2024: World number 1 Jannik Sinner out of Games with tonsillitis Meanwhile, Alcaraz -- who is coming off a win in French Open and Wimbledon -- pointed out, "I have not had the opportunity to play many doubles tournaments, but obviously having the illusion of returning to Roland Garros, to these courts that I have always enjoyed playing... makes it easier." He concluded, "We also have days of training, individually and doubles to adapt as best as possible again, for my part to return to clay and be able to gain confidence to start the tournament in the best possible way." Nadal's career has gone downhill due to plethora of injury concerns since 2022. Alcaraz, on the other hand, is in prime form. It will be interesting to see how the two gel on court and how far they can go in the doubles event. Spanish fans are certainly hoping for gold from this dream pair in the doubles. Notably, the Olympic tennis competition will commence on July 27 and will go on till Aug 4.

Paris Olympics 2024: 'Think it's a mistake' - Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz downplay medal expectations

Seven-time Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel put World Aquatics bosses on the defensive on Thursday after expressing in front of them his lack of confidence in their handling of a Chinese doping case.

The US&nbsp;swimmer was asked, at a press conference with President Husain Al-Musallam and executive director Brent Nowicki and other athletes, whether he was confident there would be a level playing field at the Paris Games.

"No. I don't. No. Not really," he replied. "I don't really think they've given us enough evidence to support them with how this case was handled."

While Dressel's viewpoint echoed that of other top competitors, the circumstances made uncomfortable listening.

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Dressel, 27, won five golds at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, after two in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, and is one of the most decorated swimmers in Paris.

The case erupted in April when the New York Times and German broadcaster ARD reported that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned heart medication at a training camp in 2021 but still competed at the Tokyo Olympics that year.

An independent investigation this month ruled the World Anti-Doping agency WADA did not mishandle or show favouritism to China while a World Aquatics audit concluded there was no mismanagement or cover-up by the governing body.

"This entire team worked tirelessly...so when you hear someone like Caeleb say that, obviously it's not what you want any athlete to say," Nowicki told reporters after the athletes had departed the stage.

"We have to look forward, we have to regain his trust and those athletes' trust who show that same opinion.

"My goal and my hope is that his mind changes...so that you ask him that same question in four years and he says 'you know what? They did what they said they were going to do'."

Al-Musallam said World Aquatics did have confidence in the work that had been done.

"Here we make sure that every athlete that is coming to the Olympic Games has been tested...we are making sure and we will make sure that all the athletes who compete are clean," he said.

No Chinese athletes attended the press conference, with a selection of aquatic sports represented.

Asked whether any had been invited, Al-Musallam said the selection was based on availability.

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Seven-time Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel put World Aquatics bosses on the defensive on Thursday after expressing in front of them his lack of confidence in their handling of a Chinese doping case.

Seven-time Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel put World Aquatics bosses on the defensive on Thursday after expressing in front of them his lack of confidence in their handling of a Chinese doping case. The US swimmer was asked, at a press conference with President Husain Al-Musallam and executive director Brent Nowicki and other athletes, whether he was confident there would be a level playing field at the Paris Games. "No. I don't. No. Not really," he replied. "I don't really think they've given us enough evidence to support them with how this case was handled." While Dressel's viewpoint echoed that of other top competitors, the circumstances made uncomfortable listening. ALSO READ: Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony: From India's flag-bearers to their Parade of Nations' number - Know it all Dressel, 27, won five golds at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, after two in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, and is one of the most decorated swimmers in Paris. The case erupted in April when the New York Times and German broadcaster ARD reported that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned heart medication at a training camp in 2021 but still competed at the Tokyo Olympics that year. An independent investigation this month ruled the World Anti-Doping agency WADA did not mishandle or show favouritism to China while a World Aquatics audit concluded there was no mismanagement or cover-up by the governing body. "This entire team worked tirelessly...so when you hear someone like Caeleb say that, obviously it's not what you want any athlete to say," Nowicki told reporters after the athletes had departed the stage. "We have to look forward, we have to regain his trust and those athletes' trust who show that same opinion. "My goal and my hope is that his mind changes...so that you ask him that same question in four years and he says 'you know what? They did what they said they were going to do'." Al-Musallam said World Aquatics did have confidence in the work that had been done. "Here we make sure that every athlete that is coming to the Olympic Games has been tested...we are making sure and we will make sure that all the athletes who compete are clean," he said. No Chinese athletes attended the press conference, with a selection of aquatic sports represented. Asked whether any had been invited, Al-Musallam said the selection was based on availability. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Paris Olympics 2024: Swimming veteran Caeleb Dressel has no confidence in result fairness after doping scandal

With the Paris Olympics set to kick off on Friday (Jul&nbsp;26), Australian BMX freestyle champion Logan Martin has encountered an unfortunate incident. As he prepares&nbsp;to defend his Olympic title, Martin lost his equipment and wallet as thieves broke into the team's van in Brussels, Belgium. The Olympic medallist has described the incident as a&nbsp;"crazy start" to his title defence.&nbsp;

On Wednesday (Jul&nbsp;24), Martin shared videos on Instagram showcasing&nbsp;the van's passenger side window smashed whereas&nbsp;police officers were also seen talking with a member of the Australian team to enquire more about the mishap.&nbsp;

<h2>'What a crazy start'</h2>

Martin wrote on his Instagram post, "Our van got broken into last night. Luckily my bikes weren't in there, although my bike bags were in there with some things in it. What a crazy start to the trip. Our van got broken into overnight. Luckily most of our stuff was in our room and we managed to recover a lot of it too. I lost my wallet, backpack and a few other things but overall it didn’t end up being too bad. It’s unfortunate when people feel the need to do things like this."

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Martin and his teammates, however,&nbsp;later found some of their stolen bags near a bench courtesy of&nbsp;the identification tags on them. Nonetheless, the culprits had completely trashed the contents kept inside the bag as the Aussie champion&nbsp;would find his gloves as well as other equipments&nbsp;on the ground near the bench.

The incident is a big setback for Martin and his team ahead of the showpiece event. Notably, the BMX cycling event will commence&nbsp;with the quarterfinals on Aug&nbsp;1 and conclude on&nbsp;Aug&nbsp;3. BMX freestyle came into the picture in the Games for the first time in Tokyo 2020, where Martin created history by winning gold. The 30-year-old will be eager to replicate the same this time around.

With the Paris Olympics set to kick off on Friday (Jul 26), Australian BMX freestyle champion Logan Martin has encountered an unfortunate incident. As he prepares to defend his Olympic title, Martin lost his equipment and wallet as thieves broke into the team's van in Brussels, Belgium.

With the Paris Olympics set to kick off on Friday (Jul 26), Australian BMX freestyle champion Logan Martin has encountered an unfortunate incident. As he prepares to defend his Olympic title, Martin lost his equipment and wallet as thieves broke into the team's van in Brussels, Belgium. The Olympic medallist has described the incident as a "crazy start" to his title defence. On Wednesday (Jul 24), Martin shared videos on Instagram showcasing the van's passenger side window smashed whereas police officers were also seen talking with a member of the Australian team to enquire more about the mishap. 'What a crazy start' Martin wrote on his Instagram post, "Our van got broken into last night. Luckily my bikes weren't in there, although my bike bags were in there with some things in it. What a crazy start to the trip. Our van got broken into overnight. Luckily most of our stuff was in our room and we managed to recover a lot of it too. I lost my wallet, backpack and a few other things but overall it didn’t end up being too bad. It’s unfortunate when people feel the need to do things like this." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Logan Martin OAM (@loganmartinbmx) × Also read: Paris Olympics: All you need to know about Indian archers' schedule on eve of opening ceremony Martin and his teammates, however, later found some of their stolen bags near a bench courtesy of the identification tags on them. Nonetheless, the culprits had completely trashed the contents kept inside the bag as the Aussie champion would find his gloves as well as other equipments on the ground near the bench. The incident is a big setback for Martin and his team ahead of the showpiece event. Notably, the BMX cycling event will commence with the quarterfinals on Aug 1 and conclude on Aug 3. BMX freestyle came into the picture in the Games for the first time in Tokyo 2020, where Martin created history by winning gold. The 30-year-old will be eager to replicate the same this time around.

Paris Olympics 2024: BMX champion Logan Martin's equipment and wallet gets stolen before title defence

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray said he is unlikely to compete in the singles competition at the Paris Games due to fitness issues and will prioritise the doubles in what will be the final tournament of his career. Murray skipped the singles in his final appearance at Wimbledon this month after having surgery to remove a spinal cyst in late June, but is entered in singles and doubles, alongside Dan Evans, in Paris.

The 37-year-old must make a decision on whether he will play in the singles before the draw later on Thursday. "I need to make that decision ... But I don't think so," he told British media. "Obviously, me and Dan have made the commitment to each other that was what we would prioritise.

"Since we've been here, we've been practising and playing doubles sets. That gives the team and us the best opportunity to win a medal realistically. "My back is still not perfect and the potential of playing two matches in the day is maybe not the best."

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Murray won singles gold at London 2012, beating Roger Federer in the final, and successfully defended his title in Rio four years later by defeating Juan Martin del Potro. He also has a mixed doubles silver from London partnering Laura Robson.

The three-times Grand Slam winner said on Tuesday he would retire after the Paris Games, where the tennis tournament runs from July 27-Aug. 4 at Roland Garros. Murray, who revived his career after having hip-resurfacing surgery in 2019, said it was the right time to bow out.

"I didn't feel that way a few months ago when I thought this was when I was going to stop," Murray said. "I didn't really want to, whereas now I want to and I know that it's the right time for me."

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray said he is unlikely to compete in the singles competition at the Paris Games due to fitness issues and will prioritise the doubles in what will be the final tournament of his career.

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray said he is unlikely to compete in the singles competition at the Paris Games due to fitness issues and will prioritise the doubles in what will be the final tournament of his career. Murray skipped the singles in his final appearance at Wimbledon this month after having surgery to remove a spinal cyst in late June, but is entered in singles and doubles, alongside Dan Evans, in Paris. The 37-year-old must make a decision on whether he will play in the singles before the draw later on Thursday. "I need to make that decision ... But I don't think so," he told British media. "Obviously, me and Dan have made the commitment to each other that was what we would prioritise. "Since we've been here, we've been practising and playing doubles sets. That gives the team and us the best opportunity to win a medal realistically. "My back is still not perfect and the potential of playing two matches in the day is maybe not the best." Also read: Paris Olympics 2024: 'Think it's a mistake' - Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz downplay medal expectations Murray won singles gold at London 2012, beating Roger Federer in the final, and successfully defended his title in Rio four years later by defeating Juan Martin del Potro. He also has a mixed doubles silver from London partnering Laura Robson. The three-times Grand Slam winner said on Tuesday he would retire after the Paris Games, where the tennis tournament runs from July 27-Aug. 4 at Roland Garros. Murray, who revived his career after having hip-resurfacing surgery in 2019, said it was the right time to bow out. "I didn't feel that way a few months ago when I thought this was when I was going to stop," Murray said. "I didn't really want to, whereas now I want to and I know that it's the right time for me."

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray likely to play only doubles in Paris Games farewell

Paris Olympics 2024 commences with the opening ceremony on Friday (Jul&nbsp;26). However, the Indian archery squad will&nbsp;be in action on Thursday (Jul&nbsp;25)&nbsp;with as many as six&nbsp;archers from the country set to be involved in ranking rounds, at the Les Invalides in Paris. Veteran Deepika Kumari, who has taken part in three Olympics, will spearhead the women&nbsp;in the individual ranking round in the first half whereas the men will take centre-stage later in the day.

<h2>Explaining the&nbsp;Ranking&nbsp;Round&nbsp;</h2>

Notably, the ranking will help determine the seedings for the 128 archers in the competition. Each archer will get to shoot 72 arrows in this round and the final score -- over two halves -- will help determine the seeding.

The individual seeding will be out on the basis of&nbsp;an&nbsp;archer's score in the ranking round. Meanwhile, the team's seeding is revealed by the total of the archer's scores for men's&nbsp;and women's team events. Thus, both teams will be on their toes.

The top four seeded teams in the men's team and women's team events will then proceed directly to the quarterfinals. On the other hand, the teams seeded between 5 and 12 will lock horns in the Round of 16 and the winners will go ahead.

Only the top 16 pairs will qualify for the mixed-team event.

<h2>India's Archery Squad for Paris 2024</h2>

Men: Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, and Pravin Jadhav

Women: Bhajan Kaur, Deepika Kumari and Ankita Bhakat

Since the 2012 edition, this is the first time that&nbsp;India have sent a full house of six archers to the Games. Thus, expectations are sky-high.

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<h2>Paris Olympics: When and where to watch the Archery individual ranking round?</h2>

Women's Individual Ranking Round will commence on Thursday at 13:00&nbsp;(IST). The men's Individual Ranking Round is at 17:45&nbsp;(IST).

The live streaming of the archery event will be on Jio Cinema. Sports 18, meanwhile, will provide live TV coverage.

The final rounds of the archery competitions at the Paris Olympics will take place&nbsp;from July 28 to Aug 4.

<h2>Full Archery schedule at Paris Olympics&nbsp;</h2>

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			<th>Time (IST)</th>
			<th>Event</th>
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			<td>July 25</td>
			<td>13:00</td>
			<td>Women's Individual Ranking Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>17:45</td>
			<td>Men's Individual Ranking Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>July 28</td>
			<td>13:00</td>
			<td>Women's Team 1/8 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>17:45</td>
			<td>Women's Team Quarters</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>19:17</td>
			<td>Women's Team Semifinals</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>20:18</td>
			<td>Women's Team Bronze Medal Clash</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>20:41</td>
			<td>Women's Team Gold Medal Match</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>July 29</td>
			<td>13:00</td>
			<td>Men's Team 1/8 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>17:45</td>
			<td>Men's Team Quarterfinals</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>19:17</td>
			<td>Men's Team Semifinals</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>20:18</td>
			<td>Men's Team Bronze Medal Match</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>20:41</td>
			<td>Men's Team Gold Medal Match</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>July 30</td>
			<td>15:30</td>
			<td>Women's Individual 1/32 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>15:30</td>
			<td>Men's Individual 1/32 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>TBC</td>
			<td>Men's Individual 1/16 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>TBC</td>
			<td>Women's Individual 1/16 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>21:15</td>
			<td>Women's Individual 1/32 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>21:15</td>
			<td>Men's Individual 1/32 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>TBC</td>
			<td>Men's Individual 1/16 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>TBC</td>
			<td>Women's Individual 1/16 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>July 31</td>
			<td>15:30</td>
			<td>Men's Individual 1/32 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>15:30</td>
			<td>Women's Individual 1/32 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>TBC</td>
			<td>Men's Individual 1/16 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>TBC</td>
			<td>Women's Individual 1/16 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>21:15</td>
			<td>Men's Individual 1/32 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>21:15</td>
			<td>Women's Individual 1/32 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>TBC</td>
			<td>Men's Individual 1/16 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>TBC</td>
			<td>Women's Individual 1/16 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Aug 1</td>
			<td>13:00</td>
			<td>Women's Individual 1/32 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>13:00</td>
			<td>Men's Individual 1/32 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>TBC</td>
			<td>Men's Individual 1/16 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>TBC</td>
			<td>Women's Individual 1/16 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>19:00</td>
			<td>Men's Individual 1/32 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>19:00</td>
			<td>Women's Individual 1/32 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>TBC</td>
			<td>Men's Individual 1/16 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>TBC</td>
			<td>Women's Individual 1/16 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Aug 2</td>
			<td>13:00</td>
			<td>Mixed Team 1/8 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>17:45</td>
			<td>Mixed Team Quarterfinals</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>19:01</td>
			<td>Mixed Team Semifinals</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>19:54</td>
			<td>Mixed Team Bronze Medal Match</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>20:13</td>
			<td>Mixed Team Gold Medal Match</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Aug 3</td>
			<td>13:00</td>
			<td>Women's Individual 1/8 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>16:30</td>
			<td>Women's Individual Quarterfinals</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>17:22</td>
			<td>Women's Individual Semifinals</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>18:03</td>
			<td>Women's Individual Bronze Medal Match</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>18:16</td>
			<td>Women's Individual Gold Medal Match</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Aug 4</td>
			<td>13:00</td>
			<td>Men's Individual 1/8 Elimination Round</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>16:30</td>
			<td>Men's Individual Quarterfinals</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>17:22</td>
			<td>Men's Individual Semifinals</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>18:03</td>
			<td>Men's Individual Bronze Medal Face-off</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>18:16</td>
			<td>Men's Individual Gold Medal Match</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

Will Indian archers add to India's medal tally in Paris 2024? Only time will tell...

Paris Olympics 2024 commences with the opening ceremony on Friday (Jul 26). However, the Indian archery squad will be in action on Thursday (Jul 25) with as many as six archers from the country set to be involved in ranking rounds, at the Les Invalides in Paris.

Paris Olympics 2024 commences with the opening ceremony on Friday (Jul 26). However, the Indian archery squad will be in action on Thursday (Jul 25) with as many as six archers from the country set to be involved in ranking rounds, at the Les Invalides in Paris. Veteran Deepika Kumari, who has taken part in three Olympics, will spearhead the women in the individual ranking round in the first half whereas the men will take centre-stage later in the day. Explaining the Ranking Round Notably, the ranking will help determine the seedings for the 128 archers in the competition. Each archer will get to shoot 72 arrows in this round and the final score -- over two halves -- will help determine the seeding. The individual seeding will be out on the basis of an archer's score in the ranking round. Meanwhile, the team's seeding is revealed by the total of the archer's scores for men's and women's team events. Thus, both teams will be on their toes. The top four seeded teams in the men's team and women's team events will then proceed directly to the quarterfinals. On the other hand, the teams seeded between 5 and 12 will lock horns in the Round of 16 and the winners will go ahead. Only the top 16 pairs will qualify for the mixed-team event. India's Archery Squad for Paris 2024 Men: Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, and Pravin Jadhav Women: Bhajan Kaur, Deepika Kumari and Ankita Bhakat Since the 2012 edition, this is the first time that India have sent a full house of six archers to the Games. Thus, expectations are sky-high. Also read: Paris Olympics 2024: 'Think it's a mistake' - Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz downplay medal expectations Paris Olympics: When and where to watch the Archery individual ranking round? Women's Individual Ranking Round will commence on Thursday at 13:00 (IST). The men's Individual Ranking Round is at 17:45 (IST). The live streaming of the archery event will be on Jio Cinema. Sports 18, meanwhile, will provide live TV coverage. The final rounds of the archery competitions at the Paris Olympics will take place from July 28 to Aug 4. Full Archery schedule at Paris Olympics Date Time (IST) Event July 25 13:00 Women's Individual Ranking Round 17:45 Men's Individual Ranking Round July 28 13:00 Women's Team 1/8 Elimination Round 17:45 Women's Team Quarters 19:17 Women's Team Semifinals 20:18 Women's Team Bronze Medal Clash 20:41 Women's Team Gold Medal Match July 29 13:00 Men's Team 1/8 Elimination Round 17:45 Men's Team Quarterfinals 19:17 Men's Team Semifinals 20:18 Men's Team Bronze Medal Match 20:41 Men's Team Gold Medal Match July 30 15:30 Women's Individual 1/32 Elimination Round 15:30 Men's Individual 1/32 Elimination Round TBC Men's Individual 1/16 Elimination Round TBC Women's Individual 1/16 Elimination Round 21:15 Women's Individual 1/32 Elimination Round 21:15 Men's Individual 1/32 Elimination Round TBC Men's Individual 1/16 Elimination Round TBC Women's Individual 1/16 Elimination Round July 31 15:30 Men's Individual 1/32 Elimination Round 15:30 Women's Individual 1/32 Elimination Round TBC Men's Individual 1/16 Elimination Round TBC Women's Individual 1/16 Elimination Round 21:15 Men's Individual 1/32 Elimination Round 21:15 Women's Individual 1/32 Elimination Round TBC Men's Individual 1/16 Elimination Round TBC Women's Individual 1/16 Elimination Round Aug 1 13:00 Women's Individual 1/32 Elimination Round 13:00 Men's Individual 1/32 Elimination Round TBC Men's Individual 1/16 Elimination Round TBC Women's Individual 1/16 Elimination Round 19:00 Men's Individual 1/32 Elimination Round 19:00 Women's Individual 1/32 Elimination Round TBC Men's Individual 1/16 Elimination Round TBC Women's Individual 1/16 Elimination Round Aug 2 13:00 Mixed Team 1/8 Elimination Round 17:45 Mixed Team Quarterfinals 19:01 Mixed Team Semifinals 19:54 Mixed Team Bronze Medal Match 20:13 Mixed Team Gold Medal Match Aug 3 13:00 Women's Individual 1/8 Elimination Round 16:30 Women's Individual Quarterfinals 17:22 Women's Individual Semifinals 18:03 Women's Individual Bronze Medal Match 18:16 Women's Individual Gold Medal Match Aug 4 13:00 Men's Individual 1/8 Elimination Round 16:30 Men's Individual Quarterfinals 17:22 Men's Individual Semifinals 18:03 Men's Individual Bronze Medal Face-off 18:16 Men's Individual Gold Medal Match Will Indian archers add to India's medal tally in Paris 2024? Only time will tell...

Paris Olympics: All you need to know about Indian archers' schedule on eve of opening ceremony

The possibility of boxing being excluded from the programme at the Los Angeles Olympics and beyond is "terrifying" and would hit athletes in the developing world the hardest, Australian boxer Harry Garside said. The boxing tournament at the Paris Games is being organised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which stripped the International Boxing Association of recognition last June, saying it had failed to complete reforms on governance, finance and ethical issues.

The IOC said it would not organise the tournament in 2028, leading to fears the sport might be excluded from future Games. Boxing is not on the initial programme for Los Angeles.

Garside, who won a bronze medal in Tokyo three years ago, told reporters boxers loved fighting for their country. "To take that away from some young people around the world, it would be a crime, truly," he added. "Boxing is one of the oldest sports. To see it maybe not be in the Olympic Games, it is honestly terrifying.

"Boxing is also historically a poor man's sport. If you look around the world, it's the third world countries that are the best. It's the athletes that come from these really rough areas, they're the ones that come and win gold medals."

Australia's Caitlin Parker, a two-time Commonwealth Games medallist, said taking boxing out of the Games would be unfair on women, who have only been permitted to box at the Olympics since 2012.

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"I remember the moment I found out that women's boxing was being introduced into the Olympics in 2012 in London. I made it my goal then, that I wanted to go to the Rio Olympics in 2016," Parker added. "It has been just such a massive part of my life, the Olympics, I've always been so obsessed about it. It makes me so sad to think that kids that have the same dream are going to have it shattered for them."

Australia have the largest boxing contingent at the Paris Games with 12 boxers, and Garside said it was key for them to make the most of their opportunities and continue the growth of the sport in the country ahead of the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane.

"Boxing in Australia is in such a good spot and it's exciting to be part of it. Obviously, we've got such a massive team here at the Olympics, 12 athletes," the 27-year-old added. "I have said it publicly, we're going to win multiple medals. We're two Olympics away from Brisbane, a home Olympics. If we can win a few medals here I think it would just make boxing so much bigger in Brisbane."

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The possibility of boxing being excluded from the programme at the Los Angeles Olympics and beyond is "terrifying" and would hit athletes in the developing world the hardest, Australian boxer Harry Garside said.

The possibility of boxing being excluded from the programme at the Los Angeles Olympics and beyond is "terrifying" and would hit athletes in the developing world the hardest, Australian boxer Harry Garside said. The boxing tournament at the Paris Games is being organised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which stripped the International Boxing Association of recognition last June, saying it had failed to complete reforms on governance, finance and ethical issues. The IOC said it would not organise the tournament in 2028, leading to fears the sport might be excluded from future Games. Boxing is not on the initial programme for Los Angeles. Garside, who won a bronze medal in Tokyo three years ago, told reporters boxers loved fighting for their country. "To take that away from some young people around the world, it would be a crime, truly," he added. "Boxing is one of the oldest sports. To see it maybe not be in the Olympic Games, it is honestly terrifying. "Boxing is also historically a poor man's sport. If you look around the world, it's the third world countries that are the best. It's the athletes that come from these really rough areas, they're the ones that come and win gold medals." Australia's Caitlin Parker, a two-time Commonwealth Games medallist, said taking boxing out of the Games would be unfair on women, who have only been permitted to box at the Olympics since 2012. Also read: Paris Olympics 2024: IOC reviews Palestinian letter to ban Israeli athletes from Summer Games "I remember the moment I found out that women's boxing was being introduced into the Olympics in 2012 in London. I made it my goal then, that I wanted to go to the Rio Olympics in 2016," Parker added. "It has been just such a massive part of my life, the Olympics, I've always been so obsessed about it. It makes me so sad to think that kids that have the same dream are going to have it shattered for them." Australia have the largest boxing contingent at the Paris Games with 12 boxers, and Garside said it was key for them to make the most of their opportunities and continue the growth of the sport in the country ahead of the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane. "Boxing in Australia is in such a good spot and it's exciting to be part of it. Obviously, we've got such a massive team here at the Olympics, 12 athletes," the 27-year-old added. "I have said it publicly, we're going to win multiple medals. We're two Olympics away from Brisbane, a home Olympics. If we can win a few medals here I think it would just make boxing so much bigger in Brisbane." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Paris Olympics: Excluding boxing from LA Games 'would be a crime' - Australian boxers

The sporting fraternity is keenly awaiting the commencement of the Paris Olympics 2024. The forthcoming showpiece event kicks off on July 27 (Friday) in Paris, France and the Indian fans are hoping for the Indian contingent to replicate their Tokyo Olympics 2020 performance, where they finished with a best haul of seven medals. Neeraj Chopra, one of the big names, is expected to defend his title in men's javelin after he scripted history in the previous edition, attaining gold with a historic 87.58m throw. This time around, he will be under pressure due to the immense expectations but the 24-year-old will be confident to make it two gold medals in a row.

<h2>Here is what the schedule looks like for Neeraj at&nbsp;Paris Olympics</h2>

The men's javelin will be held at the iconic Stade de France in Saint-Denis. The qualification round for Neeraj's event will be on August 6. Notably, Group A's qualification round will kick off at 1:50 pm&nbsp;(IST), followed by Group B at 3:20 pm&nbsp;(IST). Should Neeraj qualify, the final will be on August 8, beginning at 11:55 pm&nbsp;(IST​​).&nbsp;

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Neeraj became India's first track and field athlete to win Olympic gold. In addition, he became the second Indian after shooter Abhinav Bindra to clinch an individual gold medal at the Summer Games. Thus, all eyes are on him and it will be interesting to see how the youngster responds with the pressure of added expectations on his shoulders this time around.

The Indian contingent comprises as many as 117 athletes and 140 support staff for the Paris Olympics 2024. Among the other strong contenders are&nbsp;the likes of shuttlers PV Sindhu, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, the men's hockey team, shooting star Manu Bhaker, etc,&nbsp;also have a lot riding on their shoulders as the country is hoping for a wonderful performance in Paris.

The sporting fraternity is keenly awaiting the commencement of the Paris Olympics 2024. The forthcoming showpiece event kicks off on July 27 (Friday) in Paris, France and the Indian fans are hoping for the Indian contingent to replicate their Tokyo Olympics 2020 performance, where they finished with a best haul of seven medals.

The sporting fraternity is keenly awaiting the commencement of the Paris Olympics 2024. The forthcoming showpiece event kicks off on July 27 (Friday) in Paris, France and the Indian fans are hoping for the Indian contingent to replicate their Tokyo Olympics 2020 performance, where they finished with a best haul of seven medals. Neeraj Chopra, one of the big names, is expected to defend his title in men's javelin after he scripted history in the previous edition, attaining gold with a historic 87.58m throw. This time around, he will be under pressure due to the immense expectations but the 24-year-old will be confident to make it two gold medals in a row. Here is what the schedule looks like for Neeraj at Paris Olympics The men's javelin will be held at the iconic Stade de France in Saint-Denis. The qualification round for Neeraj's event will be on August 6. Notably, Group A's qualification round will kick off at 1:50 pm (IST), followed by Group B at 3:20 pm (IST). Should Neeraj qualify, the final will be on August 8, beginning at 11:55 pm (IST). Also read: Paris Olympics 2024: IOA releases list of 117 athletes and 140 support staff for mega event Neeraj became India's first track and field athlete to win Olympic gold. In addition, he became the second Indian after shooter Abhinav Bindra to clinch an individual gold medal at the Summer Games. Thus, all eyes are on him and it will be interesting to see how the youngster responds with the pressure of added expectations on his shoulders this time around. The Indian contingent comprises as many as 117 athletes and 140 support staff for the Paris Olympics 2024. Among the other strong contenders are the likes of shuttlers PV Sindhu, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, the men's hockey team, shooting star Manu Bhaker, etc, also have a lot riding on their shoulders as the country is hoping for a wonderful performance in Paris.

Neeraj Chopra at Paris Olympics 2024: All you need to know about Indian javelin star's schedule at mega event

The Paris Olympics will be a spectacular event at a time of historic global disruptions and growing divisive forces, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Monday, four days before the Games opening ceremony. The Olympics in the French capital will see several firsts, with an opening ceremony on barges along the river Seine instead of the traditional ceremony in an Olympic stadium.

The Games will also incorporate the city's major landmarks, including the Eiffel tower, into the competitions, many of which will be staged in urban areas across the city. It will also be the first Olympics to have gender parity, with equal numbers of men and women participating.

"Like billions of people around the world we are awaiting with impatience the youngest, most inclusive, most urban and most sustainable Games," IOC President Thomas Bach said at the opening of his organisation's session in the French capital. "We are convinced that together with the entire world we will experience spectacular Olympic Games," he said, with French President Emmanuel Macron in attendance.

More than 10,500 athletes representing 206 national Olympic Committees will compete at the 16-day multi-sports event, 100 years since the last time the French capital staged them, with more than 30,000 security officers on duty.

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Bach also highlighted the global sports body's challenges in what he called a new world order. "We are witnessing a new world order in the making," he said. "Historic disruptions are upending the system of international relations that has been in place since the second World War." "The trends are clear: decoupling of economies; beggar-thy-neighbour; narrow self-interests trumping the rule of law; "Global South" vs "Global North". Everywhere you look, multilateralism is on the back foot."

He said the IOC's focus on solidarity, which will be fuelled by increased revenues over the next years that are to be distributed to national Olympic committees, international federations and other stakeholders, was crucial. Bach said the IOC had already secured $7.3 billion for the years 2025-28 and had raised $6.2 billion in deals for the period 2029-2032.

He said changing lifestyles of young people in a digital world risked alienating the Olympic movement from a young generation. "We can and we must change before we are being changed," Bach said. "For this change we need to change our mindset. We need the mindset of the digital natives. We have to go where the young people are, in the real world and the digital world." "If we want to remain relevant in their digital lives we must engage with this digitally native generation in their digital way of living," he said.

The IOC is pushing through with the creation of Olympic Esports Games in a 12-year-deal with Saudi Arabia in an effort to tap in to a younger audience and connect them with the Olympic brand.

"In these difficult times there are so many divisive forces tearing humanity apart," Bach said. "In this world of division the athletes personify our shared hope for a better future."

The Paris Olympics will be a spectacular event at a time of historic global disruptions and growing divisive forces, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Monday, four days before the Games opening ceremony.

The Paris Olympics will be a spectacular event at a time of historic global disruptions and growing divisive forces, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Monday, four days before the Games opening ceremony. The Olympics in the French capital will see several firsts, with an opening ceremony on barges along the river Seine instead of the traditional ceremony in an Olympic stadium. The Games will also incorporate the city's major landmarks, including the Eiffel tower, into the competitions, many of which will be staged in urban areas across the city. It will also be the first Olympics to have gender parity, with equal numbers of men and women participating. "Like billions of people around the world we are awaiting with impatience the youngest, most inclusive, most urban and most sustainable Games," IOC President Thomas Bach said at the opening of his organisation's session in the French capital. "We are convinced that together with the entire world we will experience spectacular Olympic Games," he said, with French President Emmanuel Macron in attendance. More than 10,500 athletes representing 206 national Olympic Committees will compete at the 16-day multi-sports event, 100 years since the last time the French capital staged them, with more than 30,000 security officers on duty. Also read: Athletes check out 'anti-sex’ beds in 2024 Paris Olympics. Here's what their verdict is Bach also highlighted the global sports body's challenges in what he called a new world order. "We are witnessing a new world order in the making," he said. "Historic disruptions are upending the system of international relations that has been in place since the second World War." "The trends are clear: decoupling of economies; beggar-thy-neighbour; narrow self-interests trumping the rule of law; "Global South" vs "Global North". Everywhere you look, multilateralism is on the back foot." He said the IOC's focus on solidarity, which will be fuelled by increased revenues over the next years that are to be distributed to national Olympic committees, international federations and other stakeholders, was crucial. Bach said the IOC had already secured $7.3 billion for the years 2025-28 and had raised $6.2 billion in deals for the period 2029-2032. He said changing lifestyles of young people in a digital world risked alienating the Olympic movement from a young generation. "We can and we must change before we are being changed," Bach said. "For this change we need to change our mindset. We need the mindset of the digital natives. We have to go where the young people are, in the real world and the digital world." "If we want to remain relevant in their digital lives we must engage with this digitally native generation in their digital way of living," he said. The IOC is pushing through with the creation of Olympic Esports Games in a 12-year-deal with Saudi Arabia in an effort to tap in to a younger audience and connect them with the Olympic brand. "In these difficult times there are so many divisive forces tearing humanity apart," Bach said. "In this world of division the athletes personify our shared hope for a better future."

IOC expects Paris Olympics 2024 to be spectacular in ever-divisive world, says Thomas Bach

India will compete in the men's and women's table tennis team event at the Olympics for the first time at the Paris Games after climbing into the top 16 in the rankings, but coach Massimo Costantini is still not satisfied.

India's table tennis team have had some success at the Commonwealth Games but have failed to match that at the Olympics and Asian Games.

However, their qualification for the team events, introduced in 2008, has renewed hopes of a first-ever Olympic medal in the sport, with the Indian men's team ranked 14th in the world as of July, while the women's team was 11th.

"I think making the team event is already a big achievement, because being in the top 16 in the world is not easy," Costantini told Reuters. "But for me it's (the rankings) too close, like wearing clothes that are too tight. You're not comfortable, you need to be comfortable to perform as required.

"My goal is to not to fight at the last minute to make the top 16, but to be in the top 10, top eight, or even top four. To not even have the doubt whether India will play in the team events at the Olympics or not."

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One of India's leading prospects at the Olympics will be 2018 Commonwealth Games champion Manika Batra, who broke into the top 25 this year and achieved a career-high ranking of 24 after her victory at the Saudi Smash in May.

Batra (ranked 28) and Sreeja Akula (ranked 25), are among the women leading India's charge up the rankings.

"We have to be consistent in taking opportunities. We don't want just sporadic occasional results that make us climb the world ranking. We need more stability," Costantini said.

"Manika was up there for almost one year, hovering between 35 and 38. She was maintaining her performances quite well, and then one competition helped her make that jump. The women have had great results, they did well. But we can do much better."

The Italian coach added that he has been using data provided by artificial intelligence to improve his players, with the team partnering up with Indian sports analytics company Stupa Sports Analytics for a training camp.

"Technology and AI can help have a better understanding of performance. Sometimes the words of the coach are not enough," added Costantini, who returned to the Indian table tennis set up for a third stint this year.

"Besides the words we can have something objective. You can think you played well, but through these reports and data, you know you actually were just okay, or you think you played horrible and actually were very, very good.

"We're just making little adjustments, like they do in motorsport, where small details can reduce the time maybe by one millisecond. In table tennis, it is exactly the same."

The Olympic table tennis tournament will take place at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from July 27 to Aug. 10.

India will compete in the men's and women's table tennis team event at the Olympics for the first time at the Paris Games after climbing into the top 16 in the rankings, but coach Massimo Costantini is still not satisfied.

India will compete in the men's and women's table tennis team event at the Olympics for the first time at the Paris Games after climbing into the top 16 in the rankings, but coach Massimo Costantini is still not satisfied. India's table tennis team have had some success at the Commonwealth Games but have failed to match that at the Olympics and Asian Games. However, their qualification for the team events, introduced in 2008, has renewed hopes of a first-ever Olympic medal in the sport, with the Indian men's team ranked 14th in the world as of July, while the women's team was 11th. "I think making the team event is already a big achievement, because being in the top 16 in the world is not easy," Costantini told Reuters. "But for me it's (the rankings) too close, like wearing clothes that are too tight. You're not comfortable, you need to be comfortable to perform as required. "My goal is to not to fight at the last minute to make the top 16, but to be in the top 10, top eight, or even top four. To not even have the doubt whether India will play in the team events at the Olympics or not." ALSO READ: Leander Paes, Vijay Amritraj create history by joining International Tennis Hall of Fame One of India's leading prospects at the Olympics will be 2018 Commonwealth Games champion Manika Batra, who broke into the top 25 this year and achieved a career-high ranking of 24 after her victory at the Saudi Smash in May. Batra (ranked 28) and Sreeja Akula (ranked 25), are among the women leading India's charge up the rankings. "We have to be consistent in taking opportunities. We don't want just sporadic occasional results that make us climb the world ranking. We need more stability," Costantini said. "Manika was up there for almost one year, hovering between 35 and 38. She was maintaining her performances quite well, and then one competition helped her make that jump. The women have had great results, they did well. But we can do much better." The Italian coach added that he has been using data provided by artificial intelligence to improve his players, with the team partnering up with Indian sports analytics company Stupa Sports Analytics for a training camp. "Technology and AI can help have a better understanding of performance. Sometimes the words of the coach are not enough," added Costantini, who returned to the Indian table tennis set up for a third stint this year. "Besides the words we can have something objective. You can think you played well, but through these reports and data, you know you actually were just okay, or you think you played horrible and actually were very, very good. "We're just making little adjustments, like they do in motorsport, where small details can reduce the time maybe by one millisecond. In table tennis, it is exactly the same." The Olympic table tennis tournament will take place at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from July 27 to Aug. 10.

‘My goal is to be in top four’ – India's Table Tennis coach unsatisfied with mere ‘Olympic qualification’

Australian field hockey player Matt Dawson has displayed unparalleled commitment to ensure his participation in the forthcoming Paris Olympics 2024 edition. Dawson fractured the ring finger on his right hand and, hence, there were dark clouds over his participation. When he had two options to either wait for its healing, which could've taken time, or ampute the part of the finger. The player stunned one and all by choosing the second and most difficult option.

"I didn’t have much time to make the decision. I made the decision then I called my wife, and she said, 'I don’t want you to make a rash decision',” he told Australian broadcaster Seven Network.

"But I guess I had all the information I needed to make a decision for not only playing in Paris, but for life after and giving myself the best health."

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<h2>AUSSIE COACH IN AWE OF DAWSON</h2>

Coach Colin Batch reacted to Dawson's decision and said, "The best way of recovering from it was to just chop the end of the finger off. So that’s what he decided to do. It’s not something a coach can decide for a player."

He added, "Full marks to Matt. Obviously he’s really committed to playing in Paris. I’m not sure I would have done it, but he’s done it, so great."

The Australian team is gearing up for Paris Olympics 2024 where they will be desperate to go a step ahead after a silver medal finish in Tokyo 2020.&nbsp;

<h2>Australia Squad for Paris 2024</h2>

Goalkeepers: Andrew Charter

Defenders: Joshua Beltz, Matthew Dawson, Jake Harvie, Jeremy Hayward, Edward Ockenden, Corey Weyer

Midfielders: Flynn Oglivie, Lachlan Sharp, Jacob Whetton, Aran Zalewski (captain)

Forwards: Tim Brand, Thomas Craig, Blake Glovers, Tom Wickham, Ky Willott

Reserves: Johan Durst, Nathan Ephraums, Tim Howard

Australian field hockey player Matt Dawson has displayed unparalleled commitment to ensure his participation in the forthcoming Paris Olympics 2024 edition. Dawson fractured the ring finger on his right hand and, hence, there were dark clouds over his participation.

Australian field hockey player Matt Dawson has displayed unparalleled commitment to ensure his participation in the forthcoming Paris Olympics 2024 edition. Dawson fractured the ring finger on his right hand and, hence, there were dark clouds over his participation. When he had two options to either wait for its healing, which could've taken time, or ampute the part of the finger. The player stunned one and all by choosing the second and most difficult option. "I didn’t have much time to make the decision. I made the decision then I called my wife, and she said, 'I don’t want you to make a rash decision',” he told Australian broadcaster Seven Network. "But I guess I had all the information I needed to make a decision for not only playing in Paris, but for life after and giving myself the best health." Also read: Manchester United sign French teen Leny Yoro on a five-year contract ahead of Premier League 2024-25 AUSSIE COACH IN AWE OF DAWSON Coach Colin Batch reacted to Dawson's decision and said, "The best way of recovering from it was to just chop the end of the finger off. So that’s what he decided to do. It’s not something a coach can decide for a player." He added, "Full marks to Matt. Obviously he’s really committed to playing in Paris. I’m not sure I would have done it, but he’s done it, so great." The Australian team is gearing up for Paris Olympics 2024 where they will be desperate to go a step ahead after a silver medal finish in Tokyo 2020. Australia Squad for Paris 2024 Goalkeepers: Andrew Charter Defenders: Joshua Beltz, Matthew Dawson, Jake Harvie, Jeremy Hayward, Edward Ockenden, Corey Weyer Midfielders: Flynn Oglivie, Lachlan Sharp, Jacob Whetton, Aran Zalewski (captain) Forwards: Tim Brand, Thomas Craig, Blake Glovers, Tom Wickham, Ky Willott Reserves: Johan Durst, Nathan Ephraums, Tim Howard

UNBELIEVABLE! Australian hockey player Matt Dawson amputates part of finger to take part in Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics 2024 edition is set to begin on July 26. The showpiece event is keenly-awaited after India's success in the previous edition, held in Tokyo three years back. In the Tokyo Games, the Indian contingent ended with the best-haul of seven medals. Thus, expectations are high this time around as the countrymen are hoping for a double of the 2020 edition's tally.

All eyes will be on javelin star Neeraj Chopra, shuttler PV Sindhu, Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu and the hockey teams. The&nbsp;Indian Olympic Association released India's full schedule for Paris Olympics with just few days to go for its commencement.&nbsp;

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<h3>INDIAN CONTINGENT'S FULL SCHEDULE AT PARIS 2024 -</h3>

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			<td>July 25</td>
			<td>Archery (Ranking Round)</td>
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			<td>July 26</td>
			<td>None</td>
			<td>None</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>July 27</td>
			<td>Badminton (Group Stage)</td>
			<td>12:50 PM Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Rowing</td>
			<td>12:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Shooting</td>
			<td>12:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Boxing (R32)</td>
			<td>19:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Hockey (India vs New Zealand)</td>
			<td>21:00</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Table Tennis</td>
			<td>18:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Tennis (R1)</td>
			<td>15:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>July 28</td>
			<td>Archery (Team Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>13: 00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Badminton</td>
			<td>12:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Boxing (R32)</td>
			<td>14:46 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Rowing</td>
			<td>13:06 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Shooting (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>13:06 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Swimming</td>
			<td>14:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Table Tennis (R64)</td>
			<td>13:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Tennis (R1)</td>
			<td>15:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>July 29</td>
			<td>Archery (Team Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>13:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Badminton</td>
			<td>13:40 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Hockey (India vs Argentina)</td>
			<td>16:15</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Rowing</td>
			<td>13:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Shooting</td>
			<td>12:45 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Table Tennis (R32)</td>
			<td>13:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Tennis (R2)</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>July 30</td>
			<td>Swimming (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>00:52 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Archery</td>
			<td>15:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Badminton</td>
			<td>12:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Boxing</td>
			<td>14:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Equestrian</td>
			<td>14:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Hockey (India vs Ireland)</td>
			<td>16:45</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Rowing</td>
			<td>13:40 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Shooting (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>13:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Table Tennis (R32)</td>
			<td>13:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Tennis (R2)</td>
			<td>15:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>July 31</td>
			<td>Archery</td>
			<td>15:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Badminton</td>
			<td>12:50 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Boxing (R16)</td>
			<td>15:02 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Equestrian</td>
			<td>13:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Rowing</td>
			<td>13:24 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Shooting (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>13:24 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Table Tennis (R32)</td>
			<td>13:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Tennis (3R)</td>
			<td>15:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Aug 1</td>
			<td>Archery</td>
			<td>13:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Athletics</td>
			<td>
			11 PM Onwards
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Badminton</td>
			<td>12:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Boxing</td>
			<td>14:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Golf</td>
			<td>12:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Hockey (India vs Belgium)</td>
			<td>13:30</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Rowing</td>
			<td>13:20 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Sailing</td>
			<td>15:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Shooting (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>13:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Table Tennis</td>
			<td>13:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Tennis</td>
			<td>15:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Aug 2</td>
			<td>Archery</td>
			<td>13:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Athletics</td>
			<td>21:40 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Badminton (Semi-Finals)</td>
			<td>12:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Boxing</td>
			<td>19:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Golf</td>
			<td>12:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Hockey (India vs Australia)</td>
			<td>16:45</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Judo (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>13:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Rowing (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>13:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Sailing</td>
			<td>15:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Shooting</td>
			<td>12:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Table Tennis (Semi-Finals)</td>
			<td>13:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Tennis (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>15:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Aug 3</td>
			<td>Archery (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>13:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Athletics (Shot Put Final)</td>
			<td>23:05</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Badminton (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>12:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Boxing</td>
			<td>19:32 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Golf</td>
			<td>12:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Rowing (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>13:12 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Sailing</td>
			<td>15:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Shooting (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>13:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Table Tennis (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>17:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Tennis (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>TBD</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Aug 4</td>
			<td>Archery (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>13:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Athletics</td>
			<td>13:35 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Badminton (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>12:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Boxing (QF/SF)</td>
			<td>14:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Equestrian (Final)</td>
			<td>13:30</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Golf (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>12:30</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Hockey (QF)</td>
			<td>13:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Sailing</td>
			<td>15:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Shooting (Final)</td>
			<td>12:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Table Tennis (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>17:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Aug 5</td>
			<td>Athletics (5k Final)</td>
			<td>22:34 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Badminton (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>13:15 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Sailing</td>
			<td>15:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Shooting (Final)</td>
			<td>13:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Table Tennis</td>
			<td>13:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Wrestling</td>
			<td>18:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Aug 6</td>
			<td>Athletics (Long Jump Final)</td>
			<td>13:50 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Boxing (Semi-Finals)</td>
			<td>01:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Hockey (Semi-Finals)</td>
			<td>17:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Sailing (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>15:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Table Tennis</td>
			<td>16:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Wrestling (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>14:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Aug 7</td>
			<td>Athletics (3k Steeplechase Final)</td>
			<td>11:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Boxing</td>
			<td>01:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Golf</td>
			<td>12:30</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Sailing</td>
			<td>11:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Table Tennis</td>
			<td>13:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Weightlifting (49 kg Final)</td>
			<td>23:00</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Wrestling (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>14:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Aug 8</td>
			<td>Athletics (Javelin Throw Final)</td>
			<td>13:35 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Golf</td>
			<td>12:30</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Hockey (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>17:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Table Tennis</td>
			<td>13:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Wrestling</td>
			<td>14:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Aug 9</td>
			<td>Boxing (Final)</td>
			<td>01:32 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Athletics (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>14:10 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Golf</td>
			<td>12:30</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Hockey (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>14:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Wrestling (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>14:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Aug 10</td>
			<td>Boxing (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>01:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Athletics (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>22:20 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Golf (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>12:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Table Tennis (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>13:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Wrestling</td>
			<td>15:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Aug 11</td>
			<td>Boxing (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>01:00 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Wrestling (Medal Matches)</td>
			<td>14:30 Onwards</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

&nbsp;

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/olympics/news-paris-olympics-2024-ioa-releases-list-of-117-athletes-and-140-support-staff-for-mega-event-741687">Paris Olympics 2024: IOA releases list of 117 athletes and 140 support staff for mega event</a>

&nbsp;A letter from the ministry to the IOA President P.T. Usha after the&nbsp;release of list of 117 athletes and 140 support staff for the mega event in Paris read, "The permissible limit for the stay of support personnel in the Games Village against accreditation as per norms of the Paris Organising Committee for the 2024 Olympic Games is 67, including 11 IOA Contingent Officials, which includes five Medical Team Members."

It further added, "For catering to the requirements of the athletes, additional coaches and other support staff numbering 72 have been approved at cost to the Government and arrangements for their stay have been made in Hotels/in locations outside the Games Village."

Paris Olympics 2024 edition is set to begin on July 26. The showpiece event is keenly-awaited after India's success in the previous edition, held in Tokyo three years back.

Paris Olympics 2024 edition is set to begin on July 26. The showpiece event is keenly-awaited after India's success in the previous edition, held in Tokyo three years back. In the Tokyo Games, the Indian contingent ended with the best-haul of seven medals. Thus, expectations are high this time around as the countrymen are hoping for a double of the 2020 edition's tally. All eyes will be on javelin star Neeraj Chopra, shuttler PV Sindhu, Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu and the hockey teams. The Indian Olympic Association released India's full schedule for Paris Olympics with just few days to go for its commencement. Courtesy: IOA INDIAN CONTINGENT'S FULL SCHEDULE AT PARIS 2024 - DATE DISCIPLINE START TIME (IST) July 25 Archery (Ranking Round) 13:00 Onwards July 26 None None July 27 Badminton (Group Stage) 12:50 PM Onwards Rowing 12:30 Onwards Shooting 12:30 Onwards Boxing (R32) 19:00 Onwards Hockey (India vs New Zealand) 21:00 Table Tennis 18:30 Onwards Tennis (R1) 15:30 Onwards July 28 Archery (Team Medal Matches) 13: 00 Onwards Badminton 12:00 Onwards Boxing (R32) 14:46 Onwards Rowing 13:06 Onwards Shooting (Medal Matches) 13:06 Onwards Swimming 14:30 Onwards Table Tennis (R64) 13:30 Onwards Tennis (R1) 15:30 Onwards July 29 Archery (Team Medal Matches) 13:00 Onwards Badminton 13:40 Onwards Hockey (India vs Argentina) 16:15 Rowing 13:00 Onwards Shooting 12:45 Onwards Table Tennis (R32) 13:30 Onwards Tennis (R2) July 30 Swimming (Medal Matches) 00:52 Onwards Archery 15:30 Onwards Badminton 12:00 Onwards Boxing 14:30 Onwards Equestrian 14:30 Onwards Hockey (India vs Ireland) 16:45 Rowing 13:40 Onwards Shooting (Medal Matches) 13:00 Onwards Table Tennis (R32) 13:00 Onwards Tennis (R2) 15:30 Onwards July 31 Archery 15:30 Onwards Badminton 12:50 Onwards Boxing (R16) 15:02 Onwards Equestrian 13:30 Onwards Rowing 13:24 Onwards Shooting (Medal Matches) 13:24 Onwards Table Tennis (R32) 13:30 Onwards Tennis (3R) 15:30 Onwards Aug 1 Archery 13:00 Onwards Athletics 11 PM Onwards Badminton 12:00 Onwards Boxing 14:30 Onwards Golf 12:30 Onwards Hockey (India vs Belgium) 13:30 Rowing 13:20 Onwards Sailing 15:30 Onwards Shooting (Medal Matches) 13:00 Onwards Table Tennis 13:30 Onwards Tennis 15:30 Onwards Aug 2 Archery 13:00 Onwards Athletics 21:40 Onwards Badminton (Semi-Finals) 12:00 Onwards Boxing 19:00 Onwards Golf 12:30 Onwards Hockey (India vs Australia) 16:45 Judo (Medal Matches) 13:30 Onwards Rowing (Medal Matches) 13:00 Onwards Sailing 15:30 Onwards Shooting 12:30 Onwards Table Tennis (Semi-Finals) 13:30 Onwards Tennis (Medal Matches) 15:30 Onwards Aug 3 Archery (Medal Matches) 13:00 Onwards Athletics (Shot Put Final) 23:05 Badminton (Medal Matches) 12:00 Onwards Boxing 19:32 Onwards Golf 12:30 Onwards Rowing (Medal Matches) 13:12 Onwards Sailing 15:30 Onwards Shooting (Medal Matches) 13:00 Onwards Table Tennis (Medal Matches) 17:00 Onwards Tennis (Medal Matches) TBD Aug 4 Archery (Medal Matches) 13:00 Onwards Athletics 13:35 Onwards Badminton (Medal Matches) 12:00 Onwards Boxing (QF/SF) 14:30 Onwards Equestrian (Final) 13:30 Golf (Medal Matches) 12:30 Hockey (QF) 13:30 Onwards Sailing 15:30 Onwards Shooting (Final) 12:30 Onwards Table Tennis (Medal Matches) 17:00 Onwards Aug 5 Athletics (5k Final) 22:34 Onwards Badminton (Medal Matches) 13:15 Onwards Sailing 15:30 Onwards Shooting (Final) 13:00 Onwards Table Tennis 13:30 Onwards Wrestling 18:30 Onwards Aug 6 Athletics (Long Jump Final) 13:50 Onwards Boxing (Semi-Finals) 01:00 Onwards Hockey (Semi-Finals) 17:30 Onwards Sailing (Medal Matches) 15:30 Onwards Table Tennis 16:00 Onwards Wrestling (Medal Matches) 14:30 Onwards Aug 7 Athletics (3k Steeplechase Final) 11:00 Onwards Boxing 01:00 Onwards Golf 12:30 Sailing 11:00 Onwards Table Tennis 13:30 Onwards Weightlifting (49 kg Final) 23:00 Wrestling (Medal Matches) 14:30 Onwards Aug 8 Athletics (Javelin Throw Final) 13:35 Onwards Golf 12:30 Hockey (Medal Matches) 17:30 Onwards Table Tennis 13:30 Onwards Wrestling 14:30 Onwards Aug 9 Boxing (Final) 01:32 Onwards Athletics (Medal Matches) 14:10 Onwards Golf 12:30 Hockey (Medal Matches) 14:00 Onwards Wrestling (Medal Matches) 14:30 Onwards Aug 10 Boxing (Medal Matches) 01:00 Onwards Athletics (Medal Matches) 22:20 Onwards Golf (Medal Matches) 12:30 Onwards Table Tennis (Medal Matches) 13:30 Onwards Wrestling 15:00 Onwards Aug 11 Boxing (Medal Matches) 01:00 Onwards Wrestling (Medal Matches) 14:30 Onwards Also read: Paris Olympics 2024: IOA releases list of 117 athletes and 140 support staff for mega event A letter from the ministry to the IOA President P.T. Usha after the release of list of 117 athletes and 140 support staff for the mega event in Paris read, "The permissible limit for the stay of support personnel in the Games Village against accreditation as per norms of the Paris Organising Committee for the 2024 Olympic Games is 67, including 11 IOA Contingent Officials, which includes five Medical Team Members." It further added, "For catering to the requirements of the athletes, additional coaches and other support staff numbering 72 have been approved at cost to the Government and arrangements for their stay have been made in Hotels/in locations outside the Games Village."

India's full schedule at Paris Olympics 2024: All you need to know

Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas said the Olympics holds a special significance to him due to its Greek origins, adding that he is hoping to realise his dream of winning an Olympic medal at this month's Paris Games. Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, have won three medals in&nbsp;tennis&nbsp;at the Olympics, all of which came in 1896 at the first modern Olympic Games held in Athens.

"Greece and the (Olympic) Games for sure fit like bread and butter together. It is something that has been a dream of mine since I started playing&nbsp;tennis," world number 12 Tsitsipas told Stats Perform in an interview published on Wednesday.

"Since I first picked up a&nbsp;tennis&nbsp;racket, I always wanted to be an athlete that gets to participate in something like that. And of course, to be aiming for a medal is something extraordinary. "So my dream keeps on evolving, keeps on existing, and my path towards that is slowly building up. For me the best redemption is walking away from the Games with a medal."

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The&nbsp;tennis&nbsp;tournament at the Olympics will take place from July 27-Aug. 4 at Roland Garros, which also serves as the venue for the French Open.

Tsitsipas has enjoyed some success on the clay courts of Roland Garros in the past, making it to the French Open final in 2021 and reaching the quarter-finals of the Grand Slam in the past two editions.

"Getting a good preparation before the games start in August is something that I'm really looking forward to," Tsitsipas said. "I've had great success there a few years ago at the same stadium playing the finals of the Roland Garros.

"So coming back there with that confidence and that living in the backside of my mind allows me to strive and work towards the same end goal that I ended up pulling off this amazing run that I had a few years ago."

Tsitsipas will compete in the singles at the Olympics as well as the men's doubles alongside brother Petros.

Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas said the Olympics holds a special significance to him due to its Greek origins, adding that he is hoping to realise his dream of winning an Olympic medal at this month's Paris Games.

Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas said the Olympics holds a special significance to him due to its Greek origins, adding that he is hoping to realise his dream of winning an Olympic medal at this month's Paris Games. Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, have won three medals in tennis at the Olympics, all of which came in 1896 at the first modern Olympic Games held in Athens. "Greece and the (Olympic) Games for sure fit like bread and butter together. It is something that has been a dream of mine since I started playing tennis," world number 12 Tsitsipas told Stats Perform in an interview published on Wednesday. "Since I first picked up a tennis racket, I always wanted to be an athlete that gets to participate in something like that. And of course, to be aiming for a medal is something extraordinary. "So my dream keeps on evolving, keeps on existing, and my path towards that is slowly building up. For me the best redemption is walking away from the Games with a medal." Also read: India's full schedule at Paris Olympics 2024: All you need to know The tennis tournament at the Olympics will take place from July 27-Aug. 4 at Roland Garros, which also serves as the venue for the French Open. Tsitsipas has enjoyed some success on the clay courts of Roland Garros in the past, making it to the French Open final in 2021 and reaching the quarter-finals of the Grand Slam in the past two editions. "Getting a good preparation before the games start in August is something that I'm really looking forward to," Tsitsipas said. "I've had great success there a few years ago at the same stadium playing the finals of the Roland Garros. "So coming back there with that confidence and that living in the backside of my mind allows me to strive and work towards the same end goal that I ended up pulling off this amazing run that I had a few years ago." Tsitsipas will compete in the singles at the Olympics as well as the men's doubles alongside brother Petros.

Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas keen on completing childhood dream at Paris Games

The Indian contingent for&nbsp;Paris Olympics 2024 has been approved by the sports ministry. As many as 117 athletes will be travelling to Paris for the showpiece event, which kicks off on July 26. In addition, the athletes will be accompanied by 140 support staff and officials. Among the support staff, 72 personnel have been granted government funding to cater to the needs of the participating sportspersons. Among the list, a notable absentee was shot putter Abha Kathua, who gained&nbsp;qualification for&nbsp;Paris Olympics through&nbsp;world ranking quota.

A letter from the ministry to the Indian Olympic Association President P.T. Usha read, "The permissible limit for the stay of support personnel in the Games Village against accreditation as per norms of the Paris Organising Committee for the 2024 Olympic Games is 67, including 11 1OA Contingent Officials, which includes five Medical Team Members."

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It further added, "For catering to the requirements of the athletes, additional coaches and other support staff numbering 72 have been approved at cost to the Government and arrangements for their stay have been made in Hotels/in locations outside the Games Village."

All eyes will be on the likes of javelin star Neeraj Chopra, badminton superstars PV Sindhu, Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, weightlifting queen Mirabai Chanu, the hockey teams, etc. to bring glory to the country.

Notably, Tokyo Olympics, in 2020, was a highly-successful campaign for Team&nbsp;India. A 119-member contingent&nbsp;returned with the best-ever haul of seven medals. The whole country will be hoping for the Indian contingent to double their tally this time around.

The Indian contingent for Paris Olympics 2024 has been approved by the sports ministry. As many as 117 athletes will be travelling to Paris for the showpiece event, which kicks off on July 26.

The Indian contingent for Paris Olympics 2024 has been approved by the sports ministry. As many as 117 athletes will be travelling to Paris for the showpiece event, which kicks off on July 26. In addition, the athletes will be accompanied by 140 support staff and officials. Among the support staff, 72 personnel have been granted government funding to cater to the needs of the participating sportspersons. Among the list, a notable absentee was shot putter Abha Kathua, who gained qualification for Paris Olympics through world ranking quota. A letter from the ministry to the Indian Olympic Association President P.T. Usha read, "The permissible limit for the stay of support personnel in the Games Village against accreditation as per norms of the Paris Organising Committee for the 2024 Olympic Games is 67, including 11 1OA Contingent Officials, which includes five Medical Team Members." Also read: Paris Olympics 2024: French charity warns athletes of 'air pollution' at Olympic village It further added, "For catering to the requirements of the athletes, additional coaches and other support staff numbering 72 have been approved at cost to the Government and arrangements for their stay have been made in Hotels/in locations outside the Games Village." All eyes will be on the likes of javelin star Neeraj Chopra, badminton superstars PV Sindhu, Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, weightlifting queen Mirabai Chanu, the hockey teams, etc. to bring glory to the country. Notably, Tokyo Olympics, in 2020, was a highly-successful campaign for Team India. A 119-member contingent returned with the best-ever haul of seven medals. The whole country will be hoping for the Indian contingent to double their tally this time around.

Paris Olympics 2024: IOA releases list of 117 athletes and 140 support staff for mega event

Stephen Curry admits playing on a stacked USA Olympic team where he is not expected to carry the offence like he does with the Golden State Warriors in the NBA is requiring a great deal of adjustment. The star point guard scored just three points in 22 minutes during USA's 98-92 win over Australia in a warm-up game in Abu Dhabi on Monday that saw the Americans almost blow a 20-point lead in the last 15 minutes.

Lakers center Anthony Davis came off the bench to lead the scoring for USA with 17 points and 14 rebounds, while Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards was right behind him with 14 points, four rebounds and two assists.

"It's an adjustment, not just for me, for everybody," said Curry, who will be making his Olympics debut in Paris this summer. "Even how we're rotating the lineups right now, just because we're trying to get a feel for different combinations. "You're going five minutes at a time, then you sit. Hockey subs, that's different, how we're playing with the talent around, that's a different adjustment. "It's just a mindfulness of knowing where your shots might come and being ready for those."

Head coach Steve Kerr had said before the game he planned on testing out different starting lineups during these exhibition games and he did indeed tweak the first unit he used in last week's win over Canada, keeping LeBron James, Curry, and Joel Embiid but starting Edwards and Jayson Tatum instead of Jrue Holiday and Devin Booker.

Kevin Durant remains sidelined with a calf strain, while Davis, Booker, Holiday, Bam Adebayo, and Tyrese Haliburton served as the second unit that alternated with the starters throughout the game.

USA led by 20 points midway through the third quarter but the Aussies narrowed their deficit to just six points with five minutes left in the fourth. Back-to-back threes from Indiana Pacers' Haliburton briefly got the Americans back on track but the Boomers upped the pressure once again and got dangerously close to erasing the gap.

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<h2>- Australia fight back -</h2>

Australia's Jock Landale, Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels all finished in the double digits and combined for 51 points. Kerr said Monday's game -– the second of five friendlies USA will play prior to the Olympics -– was a welcome warning against complacency and a reminder the team can't take their foot off the gas pedal after building big leads.

He is confident there is enough time for the group -– which is the most star-studded and most decorated to represent USA since the famous Dream Team of 1992 –- to iron out the kinks before their Olympics opener against Serbia in Lille on July 28. Kerr paid special tribute to Davis, who also found himself in an unfamiliar role on Monday, coming off the bench.

"He was amazing tonight, he's been fantastic those first 10 days or whatever we've been together," said Kerr. "Obviously we've got a lot of talent, every single guy is capable of starting and playing big minutes.

The strength of our team is our depth and we have to utilise that depth and put pressure on teams for 40 minutes, regardless of the combinations." Next up for USA is an exhibition clash on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi against Serbia, who will be led by reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic. Jokic and his Serbian teammates were in the stands and watched the first half of the USA-Australia game.

"They're a great team. They're in our pool in Paris and we're going to have to beat them when it counts in a couple of weeks but it'll be good to get a good feel for what we're going to face," said Curry of the 2023 World Cup silver medallists. "They have a very strong, big, physical team and we have to match that physicality and be able to play Team USA basketball. It would be good to get some film on it too."

Stephen Curry admits playing on a stacked USA Olympic team where he is not expected to carry the offence like he does with the Golden State Warriors in the NBA is requiring a great deal of adjustment.

Stephen Curry admits playing on a stacked USA Olympic team where he is not expected to carry the offence like he does with the Golden State Warriors in the NBA is requiring a great deal of adjustment. The star point guard scored just three points in 22 minutes during USA's 98-92 win over Australia in a warm-up game in Abu Dhabi on Monday that saw the Americans almost blow a 20-point lead in the last 15 minutes. Lakers center Anthony Davis came off the bench to lead the scoring for USA with 17 points and 14 rebounds, while Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards was right behind him with 14 points, four rebounds and two assists. "It's an adjustment, not just for me, for everybody," said Curry, who will be making his Olympics debut in Paris this summer. "Even how we're rotating the lineups right now, just because we're trying to get a feel for different combinations. "You're going five minutes at a time, then you sit. Hockey subs, that's different, how we're playing with the talent around, that's a different adjustment. "It's just a mindfulness of knowing where your shots might come and being ready for those." Head coach Steve Kerr had said before the game he planned on testing out different starting lineups during these exhibition games and he did indeed tweak the first unit he used in last week's win over Canada, keeping LeBron James, Curry, and Joel Embiid but starting Edwards and Jayson Tatum instead of Jrue Holiday and Devin Booker. Kevin Durant remains sidelined with a calf strain, while Davis, Booker, Holiday, Bam Adebayo, and Tyrese Haliburton served as the second unit that alternated with the starters throughout the game. USA led by 20 points midway through the third quarter but the Aussies narrowed their deficit to just six points with five minutes left in the fourth. Back-to-back threes from Indiana Pacers' Haliburton briefly got the Americans back on track but the Boomers upped the pressure once again and got dangerously close to erasing the gap. Also read: Paris Olympics 2024: 'India, Bharat, Hindustan,' Virat Kohli's special message to Indian athletes | WATCH - Australia fight back - Australia's Jock Landale, Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels all finished in the double digits and combined for 51 points. Kerr said Monday's game -– the second of five friendlies USA will play prior to the Olympics -– was a welcome warning against complacency and a reminder the team can't take their foot off the gas pedal after building big leads. He is confident there is enough time for the group -– which is the most star-studded and most decorated to represent USA since the famous Dream Team of 1992 –- to iron out the kinks before their Olympics opener against Serbia in Lille on July 28. Kerr paid special tribute to Davis, who also found himself in an unfamiliar role on Monday, coming off the bench. "He was amazing tonight, he's been fantastic those first 10 days or whatever we've been together," said Kerr. "Obviously we've got a lot of talent, every single guy is capable of starting and playing big minutes. The strength of our team is our depth and we have to utilise that depth and put pressure on teams for 40 minutes, regardless of the combinations." Next up for USA is an exhibition clash on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi against Serbia, who will be led by reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic. Jokic and his Serbian teammates were in the stands and watched the first half of the USA-Australia game. "They're a great team. They're in our pool in Paris and we're going to have to beat them when it counts in a couple of weeks but it'll be good to get a good feel for what we're going to face," said Curry of the 2023 World Cup silver medallists. "They have a very strong, big, physical team and we have to match that physicality and be able to play Team USA basketball. It would be good to get some film on it too."

Paris Olympics: Stephen Curry says playing for USA an 'adjustment' after warm-up win vs Australia

Tokyo badminton gold medallist Viktor Axelsen is not resting on his laurels ahead of the Paris Olympics but the Dane is being careful not to overdo it in training having reached the age of 30. With nine Olympic medals, Denmark has for years been a top contender in badminton. Two of those medals have been gold - one bagged in men's singles three years ago by Axelsen.

Axelsen told Reuters that people tended to underestimate the physical intensity of the sport but that he was looking for a bit more balance in his training regime heading to Paris. "It has been more of a challenge this time around, making sure that I time my training in the right way and don't overdo it," Axelsen, who towers over his rivals at nearly 2 metres tall, said. "While before the Tokyo Olympics, I could just push in training and I recovered a little bit faster than I'm doing now. "I've turned 30 as well and I think that makes a big difference. In your 30s, you really have to make sure that you do everything you can in order to recover."

Axelsen said he had recovered well from rolling his right ankle during a match against Taiwan's Lin Chun-Yi at the Singapore Open in late May, an injury that forced him to withdraw from the semi-finals of that tournament.

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The main threats to his bid to emulate Lin Dan in 2008 and 2012 by retaining the men's singles title are China's Shi Yuqi and Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia but also his compatriot Anders Antonsen, the fourth seed.

"An all-Denmark final would obviously be absolutely amazing," Axelsen said. "But, let's see - there are obviously a lot of strong contenders. "There's a big bunch of players in the top 15 who can who can make a run for it," Axelsen said. "We are closer in level -- the difference in level of play is not how it was in Tokyo."

Tokyo badminton gold medallist Viktor Axelsen is not resting on his laurels ahead of the Paris Olympics but the Dane is being careful not to overdo it in training having reached the age of 30.

Tokyo badminton gold medallist Viktor Axelsen is not resting on his laurels ahead of the Paris Olympics but the Dane is being careful not to overdo it in training having reached the age of 30. With nine Olympic medals, Denmark has for years been a top contender in badminton. Two of those medals have been gold - one bagged in men's singles three years ago by Axelsen. Axelsen told Reuters that people tended to underestimate the physical intensity of the sport but that he was looking for a bit more balance in his training regime heading to Paris. "It has been more of a challenge this time around, making sure that I time my training in the right way and don't overdo it," Axelsen, who towers over his rivals at nearly 2 metres tall, said. "While before the Tokyo Olympics, I could just push in training and I recovered a little bit faster than I'm doing now. "I've turned 30 as well and I think that makes a big difference. In your 30s, you really have to make sure that you do everything you can in order to recover." Axelsen said he had recovered well from rolling his right ankle during a match against Taiwan's Lin Chun-Yi at the Singapore Open in late May, an injury that forced him to withdraw from the semi-finals of that tournament. Also read: Paris Olympics 2024: Palestine athletes asked to take 'resistance' to Summer Games The main threats to his bid to emulate Lin Dan in 2008 and 2012 by retaining the men's singles title are China's Shi Yuqi and Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia but also his compatriot Anders Antonsen, the fourth seed. "An all-Denmark final would obviously be absolutely amazing," Axelsen said. "But, let's see - there are obviously a lot of strong contenders. "There's a big bunch of players in the top 15 who can who can make a run for it," Axelsen said. "We are closer in level -- the difference in level of play is not how it was in Tokyo."

Paris Olympics 2024: Viktor Axelsen keen to get balance right before badminton title defence

Former Indian captain Kapil Dev, who recently got appointed as the president of the&nbsp;Professional Golf Tour of India, has backed golfer Aditi Ashok to return with a medal in the forthcoming Paris Olympics 2024 edition. The marquee tournament kicks off later this month and all eyes are on Aditi, who finished fourth at the Tokyo Olympics and won the hearts of countrymen.

Talking to PTI Videos, India's 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil said, "I want to see Aditi playing with the same pomp that she played with in the Tokyo Olympics. For cricketers and golfers, form is very important. If Aditi plays in the same form, she has a good chance to win a medal. And if she has a bad week, then she can only sit out and rue the loss."

Kapil further opined that there was a severe dearth of quality international-level golf courses in India. The veteran, who has been playing on the PGTI circuit for&nbsp;years, mentioned, "In India, there is a catch-22 situation. You have to have good golf courses up to international standards with top tournaments and people playing golf in tougher conditions and scoring well. Some of the courses in India have to improve also and give the players to play in decent courses."

He further stated, "I have seen playing 20 under 19 under 18 under but conditions may not be as good as we would like to have. Somebody who has played in DLF Gurgaon or Oxford, and hit 15 or 20 under, then you can say that's the different level you have played."

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Kapil also shared his vision and priorities after assuming office as PGTI president. He said, "My first vision is to bring money to golf and more golf to the players. At the moment they play 15 or 20 weeks a year if we can make it 30-35 weeks a year... that's the vision."

"The only way it can come is if more sponsors come. So I would like more tours and tournaments to take place. I will open the door for many companies and the corporate world to come out and promote golf," the ex-cricketer highlighted.

He further added, "Golf is slightly different because every person has to earn his own money. In cricket, the Board decides the fees. Start talking to the Corporate world if they can come and organise more golf tournaments. That's the immediate plan. I am not the lone golfer who played the game. I can't say I am the one who will lead it. Yes, I will try and help a lot of golfers in the country and bring more corporates into the game."

Talking about Aditi, she has had her share of ups and downs but remains India's best bet to win a medal in golf during the upcoming Olympics. In Tokyo 2020, she&nbsp;finished a stroke behind the bronze medallist Lydia Ko and was only&nbsp;two strokes behind gold winner Nelly Korda. This time around, the 26-year-old will be eager to use her past experience and return with her&nbsp;maiden Olympic medal in Paris.

Former Indian captain Kapil Dev, who recently got appointed as the president of the Professional Golf Tour of India, has backed golfer Aditi Ashok to return with a medal in the forthcoming Paris Olympics 2024 edition.

Former Indian captain Kapil Dev, who recently got appointed as the president of the Professional Golf Tour of India, has backed golfer Aditi Ashok to return with a medal in the forthcoming Paris Olympics 2024 edition. The marquee tournament kicks off later this month and all eyes are on Aditi, who finished fourth at the Tokyo Olympics and won the hearts of countrymen. Talking to PTI Videos, India's 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil said, "I want to see Aditi playing with the same pomp that she played with in the Tokyo Olympics. For cricketers and golfers, form is very important. If Aditi plays in the same form, she has a good chance to win a medal. And if she has a bad week, then she can only sit out and rue the loss." Kapil further opined that there was a severe dearth of quality international-level golf courses in India. The veteran, who has been playing on the PGTI circuit for years, mentioned, "In India, there is a catch-22 situation. You have to have good golf courses up to international standards with top tournaments and people playing golf in tougher conditions and scoring well. Some of the courses in India have to improve also and give the players to play in decent courses." He further stated, "I have seen playing 20 under 19 under 18 under but conditions may not be as good as we would like to have. Somebody who has played in DLF Gurgaon or Oxford, and hit 15 or 20 under, then you can say that's the different level you have played." Also read: 'He is very...' Pakistan's Shahid Afridi on old nemesis Gautam Gambhir's appointment as India coach Kapil also shared his vision and priorities after assuming office as PGTI president. He said, "My first vision is to bring money to golf and more golf to the players. At the moment they play 15 or 20 weeks a year if we can make it 30-35 weeks a year... that's the vision." "The only way it can come is if more sponsors come. So I would like more tours and tournaments to take place. I will open the door for many companies and the corporate world to come out and promote golf," the ex-cricketer highlighted. He further added, "Golf is slightly different because every person has to earn his own money. In cricket, the Board decides the fees. Start talking to the Corporate world if they can come and organise more golf tournaments. That's the immediate plan. I am not the lone golfer who played the game. I can't say I am the one who will lead it. Yes, I will try and help a lot of golfers in the country and bring more corporates into the game." Talking about Aditi, she has had her share of ups and downs but remains India's best bet to win a medal in golf during the upcoming Olympics. In Tokyo 2020, she finished a stroke behind the bronze medallist Lydia Ko and was only two strokes behind gold winner Nelly Korda. This time around, the 26-year-old will be eager to use her past experience and return with her maiden Olympic medal in Paris.

Paris Olympics 2024: Kapil Dev backs golfer Aditi Ashok to win medal after success in Tokyo edition

Ahead of the forthcoming Paris OIympics, which kicks off on July 26, here is a look at the medal winners from the Indian contingent from the previous edition, held in Tokyo in 2021.

Paris Olympics 2024: India's medal winners in Tokyo 2020

Neeraj Chopra rose to fame at the Tokyo Olympics by winning the gold medal in the men's javelin event. However, in the lead-up to the Paris Games, Neeraj has been facing an adductor issue that has forced him to pick and choose events. The star athlete has now provided an update on how he intends to deal with the 'nagging issue'.

Neeraj Chopra provides 'concerning' update on adductor niggle ahead of Paris Olympics

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the 2024 Olympic Games-bound Indian contingent as they departed for Paris for the Summer Games starting July 26. PM Modi spoke with the Indian entourage, some through video conferencing, including star athletes, youngsters making maiden appearances, and medal hopes like PV Sindhu, Nikhat Zareen and Tokyo gold medallist Neeraj Chopra. PM Modi expressed confidence in athletes making India proud at the 2024 Olympic Games.

Taking to his social media handle X, PM Modi posted, “Interacted with our contingent heading to Paris for the @Olympics. I am confident our athletes will give their best and make India proud. Their life journeys and success give hope to 140 crore Indians.”

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With India sending nearly 120 athletes to the French Capital, including shooters, wrestlers, boxers, archers, track and field athletes and others, they believe they can top the previous tally (in Tokyo, where India won seven medals) and created history in Paris.&nbsp;

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Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, and Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse accompanied the Indian contingent.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Neeraj Chopra - the javelin thrower who won gold in Tokyo, updated PM Modi on his fitness and how he is preparing to defend his crown in Paris.

"Sir, my training is going as planned. I missed a few tournaments due to a recurring injury, but right now, I am feeling much better. We have just under a month to get the final preparations done," Neeraj Chopra said while conversing with PM Modi.&nbsp;

<h2>Hoping to host 2036 Olympics</h2>

With the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) showing keen interest in bagging the hosting rights for the 2036 Summer Games, PM Modi also spoke on the same lines to the athletes. He urged the athletes to deliver their best to be on the medal podium, asking them to observe the arrangements whenever they get little time in between their schedules.&nbsp;

“We are hoping to host the Olympics in 2036; it will help in creating a sporting atmosphere. Work is in progress to prepare infrastructure for it,” PM Modi said.&nbsp;

“I won’t ask you to do anything in the middle of your events but when you are free, I would urge you to observe the arrangements. Your inputs will help our bid for 2036. We will have an understanding on how to make sure that we are better prepared,” he continued.

Meanwhile, the much-awaited Summer Games in Paris will take place from July 26 to August 11.

(With inputs from agencies)

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the 2024 Olympic Games-bound Indian contingent as they departed for Paris for the Summer Games starting July 26.

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the 2024 Olympic Games-bound Indian contingent as they departed for Paris for the Summer Games starting July 26. PM Modi spoke with the Indian entourage, some through video conferencing, including star athletes, youngsters making maiden appearances, and medal hopes like PV Sindhu, Nikhat Zareen and Tokyo gold medallist Neeraj Chopra. PM Modi expressed confidence in athletes making India proud at the 2024 Olympic Games. Taking to his social media handle X, PM Modi posted, “Interacted with our contingent heading to Paris for the @Olympics. I am confident our athletes will give their best and make India proud. Their life journeys and success give hope to 140 crore Indians.” Interacted with our contingent heading to Paris for the @Olympics. I am confident our athletes will give their best and make India proud. Their life journeys and success give hope to 140 crore Indians. pic.twitter.com/OOoipJpfUb — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2024 × With India sending nearly 120 athletes to the French Capital, including shooters, wrestlers, boxers, archers, track and field athletes and others, they believe they can top the previous tally (in Tokyo, where India won seven medals) and created history in Paris. ALSO READ: Paris Olympics 2024: Seine water quality improves, reveals latest tests Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, and Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse accompanied the Indian contingent. Meanwhile, Neeraj Chopra - the javelin thrower who won gold in Tokyo, updated PM Modi on his fitness and how he is preparing to defend his crown in Paris. "Sir, my training is going as planned. I missed a few tournaments due to a recurring injury, but right now, I am feeling much better. We have just under a month to get the final preparations done," Neeraj Chopra said while conversing with PM Modi. Hoping to host 2036 Olympics With the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) showing keen interest in bagging the hosting rights for the 2036 Summer Games, PM Modi also spoke on the same lines to the athletes. He urged the athletes to deliver their best to be on the medal podium, asking them to observe the arrangements whenever they get little time in between their schedules. “We are hoping to host the Olympics in 2036; it will help in creating a sporting atmosphere. Work is in progress to prepare infrastructure for it,” PM Modi said. “I won’t ask you to do anything in the middle of your events but when you are free, I would urge you to observe the arrangements. Your inputs will help our bid for 2036. We will have an understanding on how to make sure that we are better prepared,” he continued. Meanwhile, the much-awaited Summer Games in Paris will take place from July 26 to August 11. (With inputs from agencies)

Olympics: PM Modi interacts with Indian contingent ahead of Paris departure; Chopra vows to defend crown

Spiralling travel and accommodation costs, French political tumult and security concerns are discouraging many sports fans and visitors from attending the Paris Olympic Games this summer.

Cities that win a coveted chance to host the world's biggest sporting event often do so on expectations that they will attract throngs of visitors to showcase themselves and boost their economy.

But Paris has a handful of factors going against it that have held down bookings.

Flight bookings to the French capital - an indicator of tourist activity - are expected to increase by 10% year-on-year from June 6 onwards, according to flight ticketing data firm ForwardKeys.

That is a stark contrast to the 115% increase in tourist arrivals for the 2016 Rio Games. Even the Tokyo Games, held during the COVID-19 pandemic, saw a 20% increase, ForwardKeys said.

Data from Paris-based consultancy MKG shows hotel reservations have dropped since last year for the weeks ahead of the Olympics, along with a 25% revenue decline for much of June.

The data alongside interviews with travel agents, sports fans and ticket sellers show high prices and security concerns are making even the most ardent Olympic fans reluctant to attend.

"Right now, it's the lowest bookings we've seen in 25 years for almost any sports event," Alan Bachand, a sports travel agent based in the United States, told Reuters.

The findings underscore the challenges major cities face hosting international sporting events - they are already crowded and expensive, scaring off more price-conscious consumers.

They also show that unrelenting travel demand, with travellers willing to splash cash on experiences rather than goods in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, is slowing as they become more sensitive to increased prices.

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London experienced something similar in 2012. It only saw a 3% increase in arrivals, as many tourists steered clear of a city that would normally be inundated with tourists over the summer.

Still, it will be a blow for the French capital - one study recently estimated the Games would generate up to $12 billion in economic benefits to the Paris region. Last year, the Australian state of Victoria withdrew from staging the Commonwealth Games because of ballooning costs.

<h2>Night Bus</h2>

Emma Mathieson, 29, has tickets in August for the women's bronze football match in Lyon and is hoping to get tickets to the gold match the following day in Paris.

But rather than staying overnight afterwards, she will catch a night bus back to London. Accommodation of over 300 euros ($323) for the night was above her budget.

"I would have loved to have seen more women's matches or group stages if it was more affordable," she said.

Average hotel prices between July 26 and Aug. 11 have surged by 70% to 342 euros a night from last year, according to the Paris tourist office.

Even wealthier visitors have been put off. Bachand said four-star hotels were charging up to 1,000 euros a night during the competition, with many clients shying away as a result.

Even so, homesharing site Airbnb says it has seen record Paris bookings. As of March, nights booked in the Paris region during the games were 400% higher than the same time a year ago.

<h3>Business Fallout</h3>

However, Air France-KLM said on Monday it expected weaker-than-expected summer sales as travellers avoid the Olympics.

Global Travel Moments, a luxury travel agency, said clients had also cited security worries in addition to pricing as a reason to postpone their trips.

France is on its highest level of security alert as the Games approach, with the country additionally undergoing snap legislative elections.

Islamist terrorism is the main security worry, the French capital's chief of police Laurent Nunez said last month.

"People are giving it a wide berth given the current climate," said Duncan Greenfield-Turk, Global Travel Moments' chief travel designer, citing "challenges" like the election called by President Emmanuel Macron.

One client recently postponed a trip to Paris until next year while another chose to visit before the games, he said.

Luxury retailers are hoping to boost sales in other areas outside of Paris as tourists avoid the French capital.

<h3>Benefits</h3>

Some travel agencies hope there will be a last-minute rush for tickets and accommodation and potential discounts in the final weeks before the games begin.

Visitors may be arriving by train or car which will not show up in flight data, but could drive last-minute home rental bookings, said Jamie Lane, short-term rental analytics firm AirDNA chief economist.

Eurostar said train ticket sales volumes to Paris until July 1 for the Olympics and Paralympics travel period were up 7% year-on-year.

"It's going to be okay. In France, as usual, they're always not happy and always criticising," said Samuel Riezzo, who runs a firm selling tickets for sports events.

Spiralling travel and accommodation costs, French political tumult and security concerns are discouraging many sports fans and visitors from attending the Paris Olympic Games this summer.

Spiralling travel and accommodation costs, French political tumult and security concerns are discouraging many sports fans and visitors from attending the Paris Olympic Games this summer. Cities that win a coveted chance to host the world's biggest sporting event often do so on expectations that they will attract throngs of visitors to showcase themselves and boost their economy. But Paris has a handful of factors going against it that have held down bookings. Flight bookings to the French capital - an indicator of tourist activity - are expected to increase by 10% year-on-year from June 6 onwards, according to flight ticketing data firm ForwardKeys. That is a stark contrast to the 115% increase in tourist arrivals for the 2016 Rio Games. Even the Tokyo Games, held during the COVID-19 pandemic, saw a 20% increase, ForwardKeys said. Data from Paris-based consultancy MKG shows hotel reservations have dropped since last year for the weeks ahead of the Olympics, along with a 25% revenue decline for much of June. The data alongside interviews with travel agents, sports fans and ticket sellers show high prices and security concerns are making even the most ardent Olympic fans reluctant to attend. "Right now, it's the lowest bookings we've seen in 25 years for almost any sports event," Alan Bachand, a sports travel agent based in the United States, told Reuters. The findings underscore the challenges major cities face hosting international sporting events - they are already crowded and expensive, scaring off more price-conscious consumers. They also show that unrelenting travel demand, with travellers willing to splash cash on experiences rather than goods in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, is slowing as they become more sensitive to increased prices. ALSO READ: Cash, luxury cars and land grants – Governments' promise to Arab medallists at Paris Games London experienced something similar in 2012. It only saw a 3% increase in arrivals, as many tourists steered clear of a city that would normally be inundated with tourists over the summer. Still, it will be a blow for the French capital - one study recently estimated the Games would generate up to $12 billion in economic benefits to the Paris region. Last year, the Australian state of Victoria withdrew from staging the Commonwealth Games because of ballooning costs. Night Bus Emma Mathieson, 29, has tickets in August for the women's bronze football match in Lyon and is hoping to get tickets to the gold match the following day in Paris. But rather than staying overnight afterwards, she will catch a night bus back to London. Accommodation of over 300 euros ($323) for the night was above her budget. "I would have loved to have seen more women's matches or group stages if it was more affordable," she said. Average hotel prices between July 26 and Aug. 11 have surged by 70% to 342 euros a night from last year, according to the Paris tourist office. Even wealthier visitors have been put off. Bachand said four-star hotels were charging up to 1,000 euros a night during the competition, with many clients shying away as a result. Even so, homesharing site Airbnb says it has seen record Paris bookings. As of March, nights booked in the Paris region during the games were 400% higher than the same time a year ago. Business Fallout However, Air France-KLM said on Monday it expected weaker-than-expected summer sales as travellers avoid the Olympics. Global Travel Moments, a luxury travel agency, said clients had also cited security worries in addition to pricing as a reason to postpone their trips. France is on its highest level of security alert as the Games approach, with the country additionally undergoing snap legislative elections. Islamist terrorism is the main security worry, the French capital's chief of police Laurent Nunez said last month. "People are giving it a wide berth given the current climate," said Duncan Greenfield-Turk, Global Travel Moments' chief travel designer, citing "challenges" like the election called by President Emmanuel Macron. One client recently postponed a trip to Paris until next year while another chose to visit before the games, he said. Luxury retailers are hoping to boost sales in other areas outside of Paris as tourists avoid the French capital. Benefits Some travel agencies hope there will be a last-minute rush for tickets and accommodation and potential discounts in the final weeks before the games begin. Visitors may be arriving by train or car which will not show up in flight data, but could drive last-minute home rental bookings, said Jamie Lane, short-term rental analytics firm AirDNA chief economist. Eurostar said train ticket sales volumes to Paris until July 1 for the Olympics and Paralympics travel period were up 7% year-on-year. "It's going to be okay. In France, as usual, they're always not happy and always criticising," said Samuel Riezzo, who runs a firm selling tickets for sports events.

High cost, safety concerns hit bookings for 2024 Olympic Games in Paris