What’s in the box? Olympics podium question everyone is asking
Podium finishers get a medal and a couple of other gifts.
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Aussie offers fan chance to play in Djokovic thrashing
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First look: Athletes’ condoms tell users to ensure they have consent
Packaging urges consent and reminds competitors of dangers of STDs.
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Canada hit with six-point deduction over spying scandal
Canada have lost the points they won against New Zealand.
Shock and shame as Canadian fans react to spying scandal
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South Korea upset by awkward opening ceremony blunder
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Michael Burgess: Behind the scenes of Dronegate as it takes Paris by storm
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Michael Burgess: Why Kiwis need to temper their expectations for Paris
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Lady Gaga, Céline Dion and the Olympic opening ceremony's other famous faces
Celine Dion sang as the Olympic Flame was lit, performing for the first time since 2022.
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Olympic flag accidentally raised upside down at opening ceremony
An unapologetically French ceremony included one notable gaffe, which viewers spotted.
Fans shocked by Canadian football team's actions
Canadian fans at the Paris Olympics are shocked their team would spy on New Zealand. Video / NZ Herald
Bienvenue à Paris: The Olympic Games begin in soggy but spectacular style
After an aggressively French celebration, the 33rd Olympiad is officially under way.
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Olympic dreams and lessons from Wimbledon
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