Russia hates on the Olympic Games, relishing 'scandals' and controversy in Paris

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The Paris Games have been a welcome respite for a country where at least one bakery sells pastries shaped like anti-tank obstacles and there is now deep uncertainty over the nation’s sporting future.
The New York Times
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The past two Games were staged in bubbles in and around Beijing and Tokyo as Covid was still a factor.
NBC News
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In Russia, the Olympics aren’t being shown on TV and some politicians and media figures have even described those willing to compete in Paris as traitors.
Euronews
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After much anticipation, the eagerly-anticipated athletics portion of the Paris 2024 Games is well and truly underway.
The Sun

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