Men's Rugby Sevens is the first team sport to be decided in Paris 2024. And the result was what the tournament organisers had hoped for. France beat Fiji, who had won gold at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, in the final.

South Africa took advantage to score two tries in quick succession to go 19-7 up.

South Africa failed to hold on to the next possession and the Aussies found a gap down the right side

 South Africa celebrates the Men’s Rugby Sevens Bronze Medal.

In the semi-finals, they had no chance against Fiji, and in the last game against South Africa, the bronze

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A mouthwatering 400m women's freestyle opened the first full day of sporting action at the Olympics on Saturday after a soggy but spectacular opening to the Games in Paris. 

France however must overcome South Africa in Saturday's semi-finals to reach the gold medal match against

Alexandra Ndolo estimates that it has cost at least $50,000 (£38,700), most of which was provided by her mother, to qualify for Paris 2024.

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establishing fencing schools in Nairobi, where some athletes receive scholarships to study coaching in South

Africa.

British rower Lola Anderson said a diary she wrote as a teen entry gave her the motivation to follow her dream and qualify for the Games in Paris. 

was introduced to the sport by her father who rowed during his days studying at university in Durban, South

Africa.

Sebastian Coe has proven to be his own man throughout his life but he told Agence France-Presse he has never worried about doing what he thinks is right "even if it means temporary or long-term unpopularity."

There was an attempt to de-select me as a Conservative candidate when I chose not to go to South Africa

With one of the largest fan bases and most active player bases in the world, hockey has been an integral part of the Olympic Games for more than a century, and Paris 2024 will mark the 25th Olympic Games with hockey, informed the International Hockey Federation (FIH).

Great Britain and Spain in Europe, Argentina and the USA in the Americas, Australia in Oceania, and South

Belgium, France, South Africa and Chile have continued to thrive, while the likes of India and Great

The vice-president of the South American country accused France of being colonialists and hypocrites.

will not allow others to do so to us," in a clear reference to France and its colonial policies in Africa

Bloemfontein’s anti-doping laboratory in South Africa has had its accreditation suspension extended for

further extended the suspension of accreditation imposed on the anti-doping laboratory in Bloemfontein, South

Africa, for a second period of up to six months.

The Olympic spirit often clashes with political tensions. The Games have long harnessed patriotic sentiment to boost their global appeal, showcasing athletes who represent their countries and celebrating victories with national anthems. However, political issues frequently disrupt this ideal.

New Zealand’s participation, citing the recent match played by its rugby team against apartheid-era South

Africa.

Three international swimmers who have successfully combined training and studying at the University of Bath are celebrating after qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

I lived in Cape Town, South Africa for four years before moving to England, and now here I am here at

Zimbabwe women's hockey team's Triumph at the 1980 Moscow Games is one of the most inspiring stories in the history of the Olympics. The team, affectionately known as the "Golden Girls", are the unlikeliest winners of a gold medal, having been told just 35 days before they were showcased that they would be competing at the Games.

confirmed in April 1980," Grant said recalling the invitation.Initially, the team's destination was South

Africa for an interprovincial tournament.

In an exclusive interview with Inside The Games, Berhanu Eyassu Wossen, President of the African Boxing Confederation (AFBC), discusses the ongoing challenges between the International Boxing Association (IBA) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

He outlines his long-term goals for boxing development across Africa and reveals innovative approaches

Our focus is on ensuring the continued development of boxing in Africa and globally, while advocating

Our long-term strategic goals are to establish Africa as a powerhouse in international boxing, increase

Following last year being declared the Year of Africa, many development initiatives for the continent

In 2024, the Mandela African Boxing Cup took place in Durban, South Africa, with $222,500 (€ 204,000)

Fiji are pinning their hopes on the return of their influential star Jerry Tuwai to help secure a third consecutive Olympic rugby gold medal after experiencing a challenging period both on and off the field.

signature sidestep, lightning speed, and exceptional handling skills, leading Fiji to victories over South

Africa and Ireland while scoring tries in both matches.

India's T20 World Cup champions returned home to a hero's welcome on Thursday, greeted by huge crowds of euphoric Indian fans and Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself at a private reception.

After their victory in the Caribbean, beating South Africa in a thrilling final in Barbados on Saturday

In the context of the fight against human trafficking in sport, the Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS), an organisation that collaborates with the IOC, and Mission 89, which is dedicated to protecting the rights of children, have joined forces to launch a joint programme with great impact and with very encouraging results.

Monique Esmer, who led the workshops, is a member of the G-100 group for South Africa and the Mission