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Controversy erupts over Paris 2024 medals as athletes report quality issues

PARIS, Jan 14 (Bernama-Xinhua): The quality of Paris Olympic medals has sparked fresh controversy recently as two French Olympic medallists shared photos of their awards on social media, showing peeling coatings and discolouration.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has stated that all damaged medals will be replaced.

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