Here’s this week’s update on sports around the world
OLYMPICS
CANOE SLALOM
Canoe Slalom is a white water adventure that started as a summer alternative for ski slalom enthusiasts!
Read about Australia’s Canoe Slalom star Jess Fox.
Find out how our Opening Ceremony Uniform for #Rio2016 was designed. https://t.co/kia1KUaBb9#ComeWithUs pic.twitter.com/h8ai1tJu4V
— AUS Olympic Team (@AUSOlympicTeam) March 29, 2016
ATHLETICS
In the U.S. we know Athletics as the Olympic viewing favorite “Track & Field”. This classic sport will have 24 different events in Rio. Get your quick “expert intro” here.
Kenya has historically excelled in Athletics but they are facing a potential ban from the Olympics by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
An article in an Modern Ghana expresses a hopeful outcome, but U.S. outlets express more concern.
A ban of Kenya could help the medal contention for other countries, such as Nigerian.
BASKETBALL
They say three’s a charm, but apparently Chris Paul doesn’t want to go for a third gold medal. Paul withdrew his name from the Team USA Men’s Basketball roster consideration.
#ChrisPaul withdrew from Team #USA. What does that… https://t.co/dqBJNusYOu #Wizards #WashingtonWizards #GoWizards pic.twitter.com/lrfh66WsCD
— Zesty Wizards News (@zesty_wizards) April 5, 2016
SOCCER
U.S. Men rocked their new uniforms but could not secure a slot in the 2016 Olympic games.
US U-23s again fail to get Olympic berth https://t.co/Zb2IsQ6vKc
— Chris'sCrew (@ChrissCrew1) March 31, 2016
