#olympic

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#Finland is unimaginable without its proud pines. Even #Helsinki's famous #Olympic stadium has one. Built in 1938 for the 1940 Olympics that never happened, it finally hosted the 1952 Olympics - a great feat for a small nation that had just fought back the Soviet Army to retain its independence, though losing important territory in a settlement it was forced to accept. The architects were Yrjö Lindegren and Toivo Jäntti. The stadium's functionalist language is convincing even today.
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Nine #EU countries push to cut funding for the International #Olympic Committee over russian and Belarusian athletes’ return. Estonia initiated the appeal. Finland, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Sweden, Romania and Denmark signed on. 🔗
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Hockey fans ready for Olympic double bill Fans across Canada are set for a double bill of Olympic hockey action today as the women look to bounce back from a tough loss and the men open their tournament. #Hockey #Olympic #Canada #Sports #2026Olympics
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