2024 Paris Olympics

Let there be heaps of sporting spirit

In a historic first, the opening ceremony will be held outside the stadium, and the 2024 Olympics will be the first in history to feature an equal number of male and female athletes.

France's rail network vandalised before Olympics opening ceremony

The state-owned railway operator said arsonists had targeted installations along the lines connecting Paris with the country's west, north and east.

Arrives a show like no other

France will deploy its largest post-war security operation for today’s opening ceremony.

Biles spearheads US bid to reassert Olympic gymnastics supremacy

The absence of Russia only bolsters America's team chances.

Canada edge New Zealand 2-1 amid Olympic spying scandal

Canada coach Priestman, who had removed herself from the game after New Zealand's complaint, watched it from the team hotel.

Nadal and Alcaraz cautious on Olympic doubles medal prospects

Nadal, the 2008 singles gold medallist, will pair up with Alcaraz in a tennis dream team at Roland Garros, looking to also add to the doubles title he won with close friend Marc Lopez at Rio in 2016.

‘We are competing in Olympics as token participation’

“Considering the magnitude of the Paris Olympics, my preparation is not good enough,” Sonia told The Daily Star on the eve of her departure to Paris on July 20.

Father's last wish takes Salukvadze to brink of a 10th Games

"I thought my father had never asked for anything and this might be his last request. So I gathered all my strength and agreed."

Will the Seine be clean enough to swim in at Paris Olympics?

Otherwise, the marathon swimming event will take place at the reserve site of Vaires-sur-Marne

July 26, 2024
July 26, 2024

Let there be heaps of sporting spirit

In a historic first, the opening ceremony will be held outside the stadium, and the 2024 Olympics will be the first in history to feature an equal number of male and female athletes.

July 26, 2024
July 26, 2024

France's rail network vandalised before Olympics opening ceremony

The state-owned railway operator said arsonists had targeted installations along the lines connecting Paris with the country's west, north and east.

July 26, 2024
July 26, 2024

Arrives a show like no other

France will deploy its largest post-war security operation for today’s opening ceremony.

July 26, 2024
July 26, 2024

Biles spearheads US bid to reassert Olympic gymnastics supremacy

The absence of Russia only bolsters America's team chances.

July 26, 2024
July 26, 2024

Canada edge New Zealand 2-1 amid Olympic spying scandal

Canada coach Priestman, who had removed herself from the game after New Zealand's complaint, watched it from the team hotel.

July 24, 2024
July 24, 2024

Nadal and Alcaraz cautious on Olympic doubles medal prospects

Nadal, the 2008 singles gold medallist, will pair up with Alcaraz in a tennis dream team at Roland Garros, looking to also add to the doubles title he won with close friend Marc Lopez at Rio in 2016.

July 24, 2024
July 24, 2024

‘We are competing in Olympics as token participation’

“Considering the magnitude of the Paris Olympics, my preparation is not good enough,” Sonia told The Daily Star on the eve of her departure to Paris on July 20.

July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024

Father's last wish takes Salukvadze to brink of a 10th Games

"I thought my father had never asked for anything and this might be his last request. So I gathered all my strength and agreed."

July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024

Will the Seine be clean enough to swim in at Paris Olympics?

Otherwise, the marathon swimming event will take place at the reserve site of Vaires-sur-Marne

July 11, 2024
July 11, 2024

'Archery is as much a mental game as it is physical'

Archer Sagor Islam, at just 18 years old, has made history as the youngest athlete from his country to earn a direct spot in the Olympic Games, following in the footsteps of golfer Siddiqur Rahman and archer Ruman Sana who achieved the same in previous editions

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