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Paris Olympics 2024: The top international stars to watch across all events

24 July 2024

There are more than 10,000 of the world's best athletes competing at the Paris Olympics. Here's a very short list of the internationals you should keep your eyes on when the action gets underway.

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Dutch-based midfielder Matthew Garbett will captain New Zealand for their men's Olympic football campaign
	24 Jul: Dutch-based midfielder Matthew Garbett will captain New Zealand for their men's Olympic football campaign... more

Uncertainty remains over when Warriors centre Rocco Berry will recover from his shoulder damage, as injury woes force another reshuffle for Friday's home NRL league match with the Tigers
	24 Jul: Uncertainty remains over when Warriors centre Rocco Berry will recover from his shoulder damage, as injury woes force another reshuffle for Friday's home NRL league match with the Tigers... more

The Warriors will look to get Roger Tuivasa-Sheck involved as much as possible from fullback against the Tigers at Mt Smart on Friday
	24 Jul: The Warriors will look to get Roger Tuivasa-Sheck involved as much as possible from fullback against the Tigers at Mt Smart on Friday... more

The Auckland Tuatara are undergoing intensive training sessions to stay match-fit after court availability issues extended their New Zealand basketball league semifinal wait to two weeks
	23 Jul: The Auckland Tuatara are undergoing intensive training sessions to stay match-fit after court availability issues extended their New Zealand basketball league semifinal wait to two weeks... more

Matildas striker Caitlin Foord confirms her fitness days out from Paris Olympics opener against Germany
	23 Jul: The Matildas have finished fourth in the last Olympics and the last football World Cup. Caitlin Foord believes it has the team primed for a tilt at Parisian Olympic glory.... more

Paris Olympics: Andy Murray confirms retirement after Games
	23 Jul: British tennis great Andy Murray has confirmed the Paris Olympic Games will be his final tournament.... more

Finding a balance between enjoyment and ruthless competitiveness is the key for canoeist Luuka Jones heading into her fifth Olympic Games
	23 Jul: Finding a balance between enjoyment and ruthless competitiveness is the key for canoeist Luuka Jones heading into her fifth Olympic Games... more

Police are investigating an alleged assault on a rugby ref at a senior club game in Ashburton on Saturday
	23 Jul: Police are investigating an alleged assault on a rugby ref at a senior club game in Ashburton on Saturday... more

Another top tennis player has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics
	23 Jul: Another top tennis player has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics... more

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