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Japanese fencing medalists receive extraordinary bonus prize

The three fencers—Takahiro Shikine, 26, Yudai Nagano, 25, and Kazuyasu Minobe, 37—eceived bonus prize money of ¥250 million in total from the company they belong to.

  • Published: August 21, 20247:25 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Idol culture over China’s Paris Olympic heroes fans flames

While stellar performances are worth celebrating, athletes deserve peace off the field. Reasonable encouragement and constructive criticism are vital to their growth, but…

  • Published: August 20, 20247:25 am
  • Author Li Yingxue
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Indonesian government awards cash bonuses to Olympic medalists, athletes

The government has awarded Rp 6 billion to Paris 2024 gold medalists lifter Rizki Juniansyah and speed climber Veddriq Leonardo, Rp 1.65 billion to bronze medalist shuttler…

  • Published: August 19, 20247:20 am
  • Author The Jakarta Post
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Bhutanese Olympians return with personal triumphs and unforgettable experiences

“Participating in the Olympics is an unparalleled experience. Being among the world’s elite athletes was a moment of immense pride for me,” said recurve archer Lam Dorji.

  • Published: August 19, 20247:15 am
  • Author Thinley Namgay
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Mainland Olympians to visit Hong Kong

The delegation will attend three public events during the visit and also meet with Hong Kong athletes, the HKSAR government said in a statement.

  • Published: August 19, 20247:10 am
  • Author Wang Zhan
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Singapore President Tharman lauds Philippine Olympians

President Tharman said the historic feat of star gymnast Carlos Yulo was an “impressive milestone” not just for the Philippines but for Southeast Asia too as he was the only…

  • Published: August 16, 20247:15 am
  • Author Julie M. Aurelio
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Cambodian Olympic delegation upheld national honour

Despite their efforts, the three Cambodian athletes could not surpass their personal bests during the competitions. Nevertheless, Deputy Prime Minister Thong Khon, president of…

  • Published: August 16, 20247:10 am
  • Author Chhorn Norn
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Athletes at Paris Olympics subject to rampant online abuse; IOC unable to prevent posts

Such posts have become increasingly common amid international competitions, and many comments during the Paris event judged the athletes, ridiculed their appearance, or expressed…

  • Published: August 15, 20247:20 am
  • Author Takaaki Suzuki and Cynthia Yumiko Staub
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10 Singaporean Olympians, including Maeder, greet public in parade through town

The bus carrying Maximilian Maeder – Singapore's youngest Olympic medallist – badminton players Yeo Jia Min, Terry Hee and Jessica Tan, swimmer Gan Ching Hwee, kayaker…

  • Published: August 15, 20247:15 am
  • Author Osmond Chia and Deepanraj Ganesan
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Filipinos show gratitude to Team Philippines in Heroes’ Parade

The Heroes’ Parade was bannered by Paris Olympics double gold medalist Carlos Yulo and bronze medalists Aira Villegas and Nesthy Petecio.

  • Published: August 15, 20247:10 am
  • Author Rommel Fuertes Jr.

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