Where innovation meets inclusivity
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Where innovation meets inclusivity

China Daily  

Stefanie Perner, a 21-year-old German student at Tsinghua University. CHINA DAILY Gender milestone The Olympics' dedication to inclusivity is also evident in its efforts to promote gender equality. Despite the progress, St. Denis stressed that female athletes still lack the deserved attention, facing unequal pay and media coverage compared to their male counterparts. "So I'm very proud of the Paris Olympics, the fact that they have striven to ensure that women get the same opportunities," she said. "The Olympics has a philosophy of setting a role model for the world to see how we can work together better and, ultimately, create a shared future for humanity," said Wang.

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Chinese authorities congratulate athletes on Olympic achievements
4 months, 1 week ago

Chinese authorities congratulate athletes on Olympic achievements

China Daily  

PARIS - China's central authorities sent a congratulatory message to the country's Olympic delegation on Sunday for their accomplishments and sportsmanship at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. China finished second in the overall medal table at Paris 2024, with 40 gold, 27 silver and 24 bronze medals, marking the country's best performance at an overseas Olympic Games. "You have vigorously …

At the most gender equal Olympics, the good, the bad and the downright hideous
4 months, 1 week ago

At the most gender equal Olympics, the good, the bad and the downright hideous

Hindustan Times  

In the years to come, how will we remember Paris? Abhinav Bindra, India’s first Olympic gold medallist, who has these Games emerged as an ambassador for decency, reminded Phogat, and us: “Not all victories look alike. And still she persevered Silver medalist Simone Biles, of the United States, left, and bronze medalist Jordan Chiles, of the United States, right, bow …

Women experienced the best of the Olympics — and the worst — in Paris
4 months, 1 week ago

Women experienced the best of the Olympics — and the worst — in Paris

LA Times  

After punching her way to a gold medal, winning bout after bout, the Algerian boxer felt like she had to keep fighting. The last two weeks in Paris — a setting for the classic novel “A Tale of Two Cities” — have been the best of times and the worst of times for female athletes. International Olympic Committee official Marie …

Opinion: Have the 2024 Olympics really changed the game for women in sports?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: Have the 2024 Olympics really changed the game for women in sports?

LA Times  

Gold medalist Rebeca Andrade, center, of Brazil, celebrates on the podium between silver medalist Simone Biles, left, and bronze medalist Jordan Chiles, both of the U.S., after the women’s artistic gymnastics individual floor finals at the 2024 Summer Olympics. The International Olympic Committee’s emphasis on balancing its medal opportunities and participant list by gender creates an undeniable win for female …

How the Paris Olympics spun ratings gold for NBC and Peacock
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How the Paris Olympics spun ratings gold for NBC and Peacock

LA Times  

The Paris Olympics have brought some joie de vivre to NBCUniversal. Olympics content streamed on NBC’s Peacock platform surpassed 19.1 billion minutes viewed, more than the 16.8 billion minutes watched on the service for all previous Olympics, winter and summer, combined. Team USA’s Jade Carey, from left, Jordan Chiles, Suni Lee, and Simone Biles celebrate after winning gold during the …

French water polo players are hoping to turn cheers at Paris Olympics into long-term support
4 months, 2 weeks ago

French water polo players are hoping to turn cheers at Paris Olympics into long-term support

Associated Press  

SAINT-DENIS, France — Making its first appearance in the women’s water polo tournament at the Olympics, France was cheered on by enthusiastic, flag-waving crowds throughout group play. “Water polo is not a big, big sport in France’s history, but with this Olympics we’ve seen the interest going up a lot, and it’s put a lot of energy and a lot …

Paris Olympics set record for number of openly LGBTQ+ athletes
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics set record for number of openly LGBTQ+ athletes

LA Times  

Jeremy Goupille shows off his nails painted with rainbow colors and the Olympic rings at the opening of Pride House, the safe space for the LGBTQ+ community of athletes at the Paris Olympics. “It’s not a place to be LGBTQ+.” While the Olympic Games have made giant strides in the years since — the 2024 Paris Olympics set a record …

Paris Games are being hailed as the ‘gender-equal’ Olympics. Let's take a closer look
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Games are being hailed as the ‘gender-equal’ Olympics. Let's take a closer look

NPR  

Paris Games are being hailed as the ‘gender-equal’ Olympics. These were moments meant to reflect what Olympic organizers are billing as the “gender-equal Olympics.” Sponsor Message That’s in part, the International Olympic Committee says, because this year it has achieved "full gender parity on the field of play," which it defines as having set a quota to distribute competition spots …

Female Olympians hit the fashion runway in Paris to celebrate hard-won gender parity
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Female Olympians hit the fashion runway in Paris to celebrate hard-won gender parity

The Independent  

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Paris Olympics 2024 controversy puts focus on ‘sexist’ women’s sports kits
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024 controversy puts focus on ‘sexist’ women’s sports kits

Al Jazeera  

‘Far too often, attention is paid more on how women athletes look, versus their power, grit and performance’ The official Nike kits for American women competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics have been slammed as “a costume born of patriarchal forces” by one track athlete and “treating women as second-class citizens” by a commentator on Nike’s Instagram page because of …

Paris Olympic competition nears total gender parity. Take a look at the athlete gender breakdown
5 months ago

Paris Olympic competition nears total gender parity. Take a look at the athlete gender breakdown

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The founder of the modern Olympics and former IOC president, Pierre de Coubertin, once said women competing in the Games would be “impractical, uninteresting, unaesthetic and improper.” Over a century later, the 2024 Paris Olympic Games are targeting gender parity in the same city where women made their Olympic debut in 1900. One week before the opening ceremony, …

Paris Olympics 2024: Team USA sending more women than men for the fourth consecutive Summer Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Team USA sending more women than men for the fourth consecutive Summer Olympics

The Hindu  

For the fourth consecutive Summer Olympics, Team USA will be sending a roster featuring more women than men. There are 66 Olympic champions who've earned a combined 110 gold medals and three five-time Olympians, including basketball standout Diana Taurasi along with equestrians Steffen Peters and McLain Ward. Decorated medalists Swimmer Katie Ledecky leads Team USA with 10 Olympic medals, including …

Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during men’s and women’s golf
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during men’s and women’s golf

Associated Press  

A roadmap to follow for the men’s and women’s golf competition at the Paris Olympics: Athletes to Watch —Scottie Scheffler, United States: The Masters champion has been the No. —Jon Rahm, Spain: He was Scheffler’s closest challenger on the PGA Tour until his shocking decision to join Saudi-funded LIV Golf. He missed the bronze medal in a playoff and said, …

Why sexism is still a problem at the most ‘gender-equal’ Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Why sexism is still a problem at the most ‘gender-equal’ Olympics

Al Jazeera  

Sexualisation, policing of testosterone levels and underrepresentation of women in top sports jobs are just some of the issues. With nearly the same number of male and female athletes, and a sporting schedule that gives equal visibility for men and women’s events during primetime hours, the International Olympic Committee says it took deliberate action to make sure this year’s Games …

Tokyo Olympics: Sport must confront gender debate after Laurel Hubbard’s brief moment in the spotlight
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Sport must confront gender debate after Laurel Hubbard’s brief moment in the spotlight

The Independent  

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