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COVID cases confirmed in athletes’ village

Tokyo Olympics organisers have reported the first COVID-19 cases among competitors residing in the athletes' village, as its population swells ahead of the start of the pandemic-hit Games.

Titmus unfazed by Olympic gold pressure

Ariarne Titmus is expecting pressure of potentially winning four gold medals to become Australia's most successful athlete at one Olympics.

Alex de Minaur tests positive to COVID-19, out of Olympics

Tennis star Alex de Minaur has tested positive for COVID-19 and is out of the Tokyo Olympics, the Australian Olympic Committee has confirmed.

Cate Campbell isn’t after Olympic redemption in Tokyo

For a re-tuned Cate Campbell, this isn't a redemption song. The Australian swimmer is over her "greatest choke in Olympic history".

Boomers beat US in Olympic Games warm-up

The Australian Boomers have overcome the early loss of Aron Baynes to post a 91-83 win over the United States in an Olympic warm-up match.

Fit Exum puts Boomers ahead of NBA plans

Dante Exum didn't have to think twice about suiting up for the Boomers in this month's Olympics despite his NBA future being under a cloud.

Canberra tennis star Kyrgios out of Olympics

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the Tokyo Olympics, saying playing without spectators "doesn't feel right".

Kyrgios looks set to pull Olympic Games plug

Nick Kyrgios looks set to bypass this month's Olympics in Tokyo and head to the USA for his next tournament.

Aussies assume COVID in Olympic village

Australia's Olympians assume COVID-19 will be in the athletes' village at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

AOC to respect Kyrgios’ call on Olympics

Nick Kyrgios "knows he is welcome" at the Tokyo Olympics as the tennis star weighs up whether to be part of Australia's 472-strong Games team, which features a record number of women...

Boomers’ Olympic pool set as Italy win through

Italy beat Serbia to earn the final spot in Australia's Tokyo Olympics pool as the Boomers' path to an international basketball medal clears.

Australia names 472-strong Olympic team

Australia's 472-strong team for the Tokyo Olympic Games features a record number of women and Indigenous athletes.

Giddey misses cut as Boomers name Olympic squad

Rising star Josh Giddey has been left out of the Boomers' 12-man squad gunning for gold at the Tokyo Olympics.

Kyrgios undecided on Tokyo Olympic Games

Two days after being named in Australia's Olympic tennis team, Nick Kyrgios may opt out of the Tokyo Games due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Thybulle joins Boomers’ Olympic camp

Matisse Thybulle has arrived at the Boomers' Olympic pre-selection camp in a major boost to their Tokyo medal hopes.

Leaner, cost-effective, practical: how the 2032 Brisbane Games could save the Olympics

Though the official vote happens next month, Brisbane has already unofficially been awarded the hosting of the 2032 Summer Olympics.

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