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Opening ceremony lights up Paris in unique style

The 2024 Olympics opened in Paris in spectacular style with thousands of athletes sailing along the River Seine past lively performers on bridges, banks and rooftops in an ambitious take on an opening ceremony.
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27 Jul 2024

Ireland gain lead over Zimbabwe at rain-hit Stormont

A last-wicket partnership of 47 helps Ireland to a narrow lead against Zimbabwe after day two of the Test in Belfast.
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27 Jul 2024

Six African competitors to watch at Paris 2024

Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon and Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay are among six African athletes to keep an eye on at Paris 2024.
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26 Jul 2024

Cameroon refugee boxer to be Olympic flagbearer

Cindy Ngamba fled Cameroon aged 10 and, now 25, trains at the Team GB gym in Sheffield.
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26 Jul 2024

How does it feel to miss out on the Olympics?

Thousands of athletes are bidding for medals at the Olympics, but how does it feel to miss out on appearing at Paris 2024?
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26 Jul 2024

What to expect from an Olympic ceremony like no other

Date, time, order and how to watch on the BBC - here is everything you need to know about the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
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26 Jul 2024

Ireland on top against Zimbabwe in historic Test

Ireland reduce Zimbabwe from 121-1 to 210 all out to finish day one of the first Test match in Belfast in a strong position.
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25 Jul 2024

West Ham set to sign Morocco defender Mazraoui

West Ham agree a fee with Bayern Munich for Morocco full-back Noussair Mazraoui.
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25 Jul 2024

'A calm fighter can weather any storm'

African heavyweight champion Adam Olaore is following a similar path to Anthony Joshua as he seeks to make history for Nigeria.
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25 Jul 2024