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Japan's Women's Gymnastics Team Captain Has Withdrawn From The Olympics After She Smoked And Drank
The Japanese Gymnastic Association's code of conduct bans both activities for all gymnasts, regardless of their age.
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France Is Banning Women Athletes From Wearing The Hijab At The Paris Olympic Games, Causing Controversy
The French government said these bans are because the country needs to uphold secularism, which is the separation of religion and the state.
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Paris’ Mayor Swam In The Seine River To Prove It’s Clean For The Olympics After People Threatened To Poop In It
Anne Hidalgo, Paris’ mayor, swam in the once heavily polluted Seine River to prove that it is clean and safe for athletes to swim in at the 2024 Olympics.
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The Netherlands Is Allowing A Convicted Child Rapist To Represent The Country At The Paris Olympics, Causing A Huge Controversy
The federation has defended its decision to let van de Velde represent the country at the Olympics, saying he has proved to be “an exemplary professional and human being”.