Paris Games

Paris Games organisers investigating pitch invasion chaos

Paris Olympics organisers are looking into what led to a pitch invasion during the opening match of the Olympic soccer tournament between Argentina and Morocco, they said on Thursday.

Murray to play only doubles in Paris Games farewell

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray said he will not compete in the singles competition at the Paris Games and will prioritise the doubles event in the final tournament of his career before retirement.

Afghan cyclist sisters defy Taliban to fulfil Olympic dream

The Hashimi siblings are the first cyclists - male or female - to represent Afghanistan at the Games.

Paris 2024 relieved as Israel opening soccer match passes security test

France deployed about 1,000 police officers backed by Israel's own internal security service, Shin Bet, to welcome thousands of supporters for the evening kick-off. They cordoned off the streets around the Parc des Princes in western Paris and set up a perimeter a few kilometres away from the stadium

Central Paris locks down for Olympics as athletes arrive

French security forces began locking down large parts of central Paris on Thursday ahead of the hugely complex Olympics opening ceremony next week on the river Seine.

Paris 2024 opening ceremony will see big police presence, official says

The ceremony, staged for the first time outside a stadium, will involve around 80 boats ferrying international athletes on a six km (3.7 mile) route along the river Seine towards the Eiffel Tower, said the official, Lambis Konstantinidis.

100m is a challenge and an honour: Imranur

It’s an incredible honour to represent Bangladesh on the world’s biggest stage. The wildcard entry is a recognition of the hard work and dedication I've put into my sport, and it’s a great opportunity to showcase my abilities and make my country proud.

Djokovic to play at Paris Games

"Novak Djokovic and Dusan Lajovic have fulfilled the conditions according to ATP ranking and confirmed their participation at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris 2024", the Serbian committee said on their web-site.

Olympic champion Jacobs retains European 100m crown

Jacobs timed a season's best of 10.02 seconds to claim gold. Italian teammate Chituru Ali took silver in 10.05sec, with Briton Romel Glave claiming bronze in 10.06sec.

July 25, 2024
July 25, 2024

Paris Games organisers investigating pitch invasion chaos

Paris Olympics organisers are looking into what led to a pitch invasion during the opening match of the Olympic soccer tournament between Argentina and Morocco, they said on Thursday.

July 25, 2024
July 25, 2024

Murray to play only doubles in Paris Games farewell

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray said he will not compete in the singles competition at the Paris Games and will prioritise the doubles event in the final tournament of his career before retirement.

July 25, 2024
July 25, 2024

Afghan cyclist sisters defy Taliban to fulfil Olympic dream

The Hashimi siblings are the first cyclists - male or female - to represent Afghanistan at the Games.

July 25, 2024
July 25, 2024

Paris 2024 relieved as Israel opening soccer match passes security test

France deployed about 1,000 police officers backed by Israel's own internal security service, Shin Bet, to welcome thousands of supporters for the evening kick-off. They cordoned off the streets around the Parc des Princes in western Paris and set up a perimeter a few kilometres away from the stadium

July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024

Central Paris locks down for Olympics as athletes arrive

French security forces began locking down large parts of central Paris on Thursday ahead of the hugely complex Olympics opening ceremony next week on the river Seine.

July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024

Paris 2024 opening ceremony will see big police presence, official says

The ceremony, staged for the first time outside a stadium, will involve around 80 boats ferrying international athletes on a six km (3.7 mile) route along the river Seine towards the Eiffel Tower, said the official, Lambis Konstantinidis.

July 15, 2024
July 15, 2024

100m is a challenge and an honour: Imranur

It’s an incredible honour to represent Bangladesh on the world’s biggest stage. The wildcard entry is a recognition of the hard work and dedication I've put into my sport, and it’s a great opportunity to showcase my abilities and make my country proud.

June 18, 2024
June 18, 2024

Djokovic to play at Paris Games

"Novak Djokovic and Dusan Lajovic have fulfilled the conditions according to ATP ranking and confirmed their participation at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris 2024", the Serbian committee said on their web-site.

June 9, 2024
June 9, 2024

Olympic champion Jacobs retains European 100m crown

Jacobs timed a season's best of 10.02 seconds to claim gold. Italian teammate Chituru Ali took silver in 10.05sec, with Briton Romel Glave claiming bronze in 10.06sec.

February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024

Paris 2024: a 'new era' of corruption-free Olympics?

Andy Spalding, an academic and author who studies corruption in sporting "mega-events" such as the Olympics or the football World Cup, believes French authorities are showing they are serious about delivering a clean Games.