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Tendulkar and Warne for cricket’s return to Olympics

Shane Warne and Sachin Tendulkar have come out and supported the return of cricket to the Olympics.
Indian cricket player Tendulkar speaks during a news conference a day after his retirement in Mumbai

Refugee athletes can compete at Rio under Olympic flag

Top refugee athletes with no home country to represent will be allowed to compete at the 2016 Rio Games, IOC president Thomas Bach said.

New Zealand football appeal against Olympics exclusion fails

New Zealand Football has called on FIFA to clarify rules after Oceania Football Confederation dismissed their appeal against exclusion from the Olympics.

IOC sees progress in Tokyo’s preparations for 2020 games

The IOC sees positive strides in Tokyo's preparations in hosting the 2020 games.
An employee takes down a placard with the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games emblem during staged event for the media at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Tokyo

Bolt aiming to crack 19 seconds in 200 metres

6-times Olympic champion Usain Bolt has already started his preparations for next year's Rio Games and thinks he is capable of breaking 19 secs in the 200m.
Jamaican sprinter Bolt gestures in a news conference during an event arranged by his sponsors in Mexico City

Hamburg Olympics would cost tax payers 7.4 billion euros

Holding the 2024 Olympics in Hamburg would cost taxpayers a projected 7.4 billion euros.

Pistorius may appeal prison release delay – lawyer

Oscar Pistorius may appeal in the court for prison delay.
South African Olympic and Paralympic sprinter Pistorius is escorted to a police van after his sentencing at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria

Rio 2016 to cut costs to avoid 10 percent overspend

The Organising Committee of Rio 2016 Olympics is looking for savings.
A view of the Olympic Stadium undergoing renovation to stage athletic competitions in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, is seen during the third world press briefing for the games in Rio de Janeiro

Sexual Harassment Allegations force Aubut to Resign

Marcel Aubut resigned as president of the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) on Saturday after allegations of sexual harasment.
COC president Aubut speaks to journalists in front of an image of ice hockey player Wickenheiser following an announcement on Parliament Hill in Ottawa

COC head Aubut steps aside amid sex harassment probe

Canadian Olympic Committee President Marcel Aubut has stepped aside from his post due to an ongoing sexual harassment probe.
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Rio Olympics real estate bill left to taxpayers?

With the slump in Brazil, the preparations for the 2016 Rio Olympics could be in trouble.
The Rio 2016 Olympic torch is seen during a National Sports Forum seminar to discuss the legacy of the games, in Sao Paulo

Twitter Reactions on Indian Women’s Hockey Team’s Qualification for Rio 2016

Best Twitter reactions on Indian Women's Hockey qualification for Olympics after 36 years
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