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France's Bastille Day parade meets Olympic torch relay as political crisis continues

France is marking its national 14 July holiday with the traditional military parade, but with the Olympic Games just two weeks away, it's a rerouted and slightly reduced affair. This year's special guest is not a country, but the Olympic flame.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 14, 2024

Athletes Shine At Monaco Diamond League, Setting Records And Making Statements

Exceptional performances at the Monaco Diamond League set the stage for an exciting Olympic Games in Paris.

Top News · Jul 13, 2024

Former Olympians say India's Olympic preparations should be a continuous process

India's readiness for the Olympic Games must be an ongoing endeavour, and officials shouldn't only become alert a few months prior to the start of the world's biggest sporting event, according to former Olympic athletes.

The Times of India · Jul 13, 2024

The Team GB athletes to look out for at the Olympics — from Andy Murray to skateboarding's new prodigy

From household names to hopeful teenagers making their Olympic debut, these are the British athletes to look out for in Paris

Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2024

Paris Olympics 2024: Your ultimate guide to the Summer Games

The 33rd Summer Olympic Games are set to take place in Paris from July 26 to August 11, 2024, followed by the Paralympic Games from August 28 to September 8, 2024. Over 10,000 athletes will compete in 329 medal events.

The Times of India · Jul 10, 2024

Paris Olympics: Kristin Faulkner to replace triathlete Knibb in women's road race for USA

US champion doubles up on road and track at 2024 Olympic Games in Paris

Cycling News · Jul 9, 2024

From challenges to innovations, what lessons can Brisbane learn from the Paris Olympics?

After two COVID-affected Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021 (summer) and Beijing in 2022 (winter), the Paris Games should see a return to normalcy.

The Conversation · Jul 9, 2024

Why the Olympic Games are a ‘civil religious’ ceremony with a global congregation

Fans are getting ready to watch top athletes from around the globe compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics, which start in Paris on July 26. Accompanying the athletic events will be a display of patriotic symbols such as flags and team uniforms featuring countries’ colors. The host country will mark…

The Conversation · Jul 8, 2024

Macron refuses Attal’s resignation, asks French PM to stay on temporarily for ‘stability’

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday asked Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to remain temporarily in office after the government’s political camp lost its majority in high-stakes legislative elections. The leftist New Popular Front (NFP) coalition won the most parliamentary seats, but failed to win an absolute majority in the National…

France 24 · Jul 8, 2024

Looking back at the Olympic venues since 1896 – are they still in use?

Olympic Games are big affairs that require massive infrastructure projects to build the various stadiums and venues.

The Conversation · Jul 8, 2024