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RNS offers Olympic feature content to publishers
By Wendy Gustofson — August 1, 2016
Do you wish you had the budget to send a reporter to Brazil? Maybe you are already receiving Olympic sports updates from the Associated Press, but want more of a feature angle? Religion News Service has Olympic content that you won’t find anywhere else.
Olympics ceremony won’t include moment for murdered Israelis
By Michele Chabin — July 24, 2012
JERUSALEM (RNS) Despite international pressure -- including support from both U.S. presidential candidates -- the International Olympic Committee has refused to include a moment of silence at Friday's opening ceremony to honor Israeli athletes killed by terrorists at the games 40 years ago. By Michele Chabin.
Ramadan fast poses challenge for Muslim Olympians
By Omar Sacirbey — July 18, 2012
(RNS) The Islamic month of Ramadan, when Muslims are required to fast during daylight hours, coincides this year with the Summer Olympics in London, where more than 3,000 Muslims athletes are expected to compete. By Omar Sacirbey.
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