And yet, across the previous 31 years as he built the Movement from a fledgling idea to a worldwide phenomenon—and even into his retirement—Coubertin was opposed to the participation of female ...
The location recalls the link between the Ancient Olympic Games and their modern counterpart. From there, the Flame is carried for a number of weeks to the host city, mainly on foot by runners, but ...
The 33rd Olympiad were held in French capital, Paris. The biggest sporting extravaganza marked a return to the 'City of Love' after 100 years. Paris last hosted the multi-sporting competition in 1924.
The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) has committed to improving sports infrastructure for female athletes, ensuring equal opportunities with their male counterparts. Syed Sultan Shah ...
It all kicks off with four rowing finals featuring black singlets. At 9.18pm ... Both are former World Champions and Olympic medalists. Spoors was in the Women’s Eight in Tokyo, while Francis won ...
Ghana will be looking to advance past Guinea in the qualifying for the 2012 Olympic Games when the Black Queens host the second leg clash. Despite posting a 2-0 first leg win, the Black Queens would ...