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Paris Crowns Champion Waiters In One-of-a-kind 'Cafe Race'

Visitors to central Paris were treated on Sunday to the sight of hundreds of aproned waiters surging through the mediaeval streets, in a one-of-a-kind race designed to show off the profession months ahead of the Olympic Games.

International Business Times · Mar 24, 2024

‘Course des cafés’: Paris revives iconic waiters’ race ahead of Olympic Games

Visitors to central Paris were treated Sunday to the sight of hundreds of aproned waiters surging through the city's medieval streets, in a one-of-a-kind race designed to show off the profession months ahead of the Olympic Games.

France 24 · Mar 24, 2024

For 2024 Paris Olympics, Colombes' historic stadium regains its former lustre

One of France’s most historic sporting venues, the Colombes stadium northwest of the French capital was the principal venue when Paris hosted the Olympic Games in 1924. After undergoing thorough renovations, the site will recover some of its former glory by again playing host to Olympic sport this summer.

France 24 · Mar 24, 2024

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All fun and games: France's love of 'les jeux'

With "les Jeux", or the Olympic Games, just around the corner, we discuss France's love of all sorts of other games, from board games, to video games, to betting... to marbles! We also dive into how the quintessentially French game of pétanque came to be.

France 24 · Mar 21, 2024

Paris Olympic tapestry weaves together heritage of art and sport

Olympic organisers this week unveiled the official Olympic Games tapestry based on a design by Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi. The brightly-coloured triptych gives pride of place to the Eiffel tower and two new urban sports incorporated into the competition.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 16, 2024

Sacré bleu! London loses crown as Europe’s most talked about city online to Paris

Growing excitement around summer Olympic Games helps French capital take top spot

Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2024

Lakshya's Paris hopes brighten, enters No.15 in Olympic Games qualification

Badminton star Lakshya Sen boosts Olympic qualification hopes with 15th position, while PV Sindhu ranks 13th.

The Hindu · Mar 12, 2024

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France deploys crisis cell to deal with fallout of major cyberattack

Cyberattacks of "unprecedented intensity" that targeted several French government institutions have been contained, the prime minister's office said Monday evening. The incident raises security concerns just months before Paris is to host the Olympic Games.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 12, 2024

Usain Bolt Net Worth 2024: What The Legendary Athlete Makes

Usain Bolt is a legendary athlete who earned world-breaking records. With so many winnings on his belt, his net worth today have already reached millions.

International Business Times · Mar 12, 2024

Anger as police clear homeless from tents along banks of Seine

Security forces in Paris have evicted some 400 people living in tents along the River Seine as rising waters threatened to flood its banks. Rights groups say the move is part of a broader attempt to remove homeless and migrant populations ahead of the Olympic Games.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 8, 2024

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem struggling to get new javelin for many years

KARACHI: Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan's lone hope for a medal in this year's Olympic Games in Paris, said on Thursday he has not been able to get a new international standard javelin for many years.

The Times of India · Mar 7, 2024

Olympic Games cycling schedule

Guide to when the 2024 Paris Olympic Games cycling events are held in your time zone for track, road, and mountain biking

Cycling News · Feb 27, 2024

Gabby Douglas Withdraws From Winter Cup After Testing Positive

Gabby Douglas withdraws from Winter Cup due to COVID-19; Suni Lee, Trinity Thomas, and Skye Blakely to compete. Stay updated on Olympic Games news at AP.

Letizia Paternoster brings track legs, winning sprint to the Spring Classics

Olympic Games remains the number one goal of 2024

Cycling News · Feb 22, 2024

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Cycling News · Feb 21, 2024

Dreaming big for the future - Safiya Al-Sayegh's pathway to the Olympic Games

Emirati rider speaks on Paris 2024, her path to pro cycling, and paving the way for others

Radio France Internationale · Feb 20, 2024

Barcelona 1992: New participants, new Olympic dreams

The 1992 Barcelona Olympics was marked by openness and unity after a long period of controversy and conflicts. The political changes in the world in the late 1980s and early 1990s allowed the Olympics to take place without a boycott for the first time since 1972. The Olympics also coincided…

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2024

What is behind North Korea’s rise as a women’s football power?

Eastern Azaleas are chasing qualification for Olympic Games with team a representation of isolationist state’s might

Radio France Internationale · Feb 19, 2024

Strike closes Eiffel Tower again as staff denounce financial management

Employees at the Eiffel Tower are on strike Monday to protest against the way the monument is managed financially. The strike has closed the tower for the second time in two months, and comes as Paris is getting ready to welcome millions of visitors for the Olympic Games.

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The Times of India · Feb 4, 2024

IOA in active dialogue with Future Host Commission of IOC on hosting 2036 Olympics: PT Usha

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Sunday said that it is in active dialogue with the Future Host Commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) regarding the country's bid to host the Olympic Games in 2036.

The Times of India · Feb 1, 2024

Abhinav Bindra selected as torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: India's first individual gold medallist at the Olympic Games, Abhinav Bindra has been selected as a torch bearer for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games to be held in the French capital from July 26 to August 11.

The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024

Reforms led to India’s success in sports: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Khelo India Youth Games in Chennai, aiming to host future Olympic Games.

Golf Monthly · Jan 18, 2024

'Rio and Tokyo Were Some Of The Best Weeks Of My Life' - Lydia Ko Chasing 'Fairytale Ending' At Paris Olympic Games

Lydia Ko won silver and bronze in 2016 and 2020 - but is hoping to go one better at this summer's Paris Olympics

The Conversation · Jan 9, 2024

How security at the 1976 Montréal Summer Games set a precedent for future Olympics

With the countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympics in full swing, it’s an ideal time to reflect on legacies of past Olympic Games, including Canada’s past experiences hosting the Games. The legacy of the Montréal Olympic Games is especially relevant this year, as the city is hosting the Olympic trials…

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024

How to still buy tickets for the Paris 2024 Olympics

More than 250,000 new tickets have gone on sale to mark 100 days to go until the Paris Games

France 24 · Jan 8, 2024

IOC 'extremely confident' about Paris Olympics, executive director says

In exactly 200 days from now, the Olympic Games will be taking over Paris. There are promises of sporting glory, but security and logistical challenges are already raising a number of concerns, especially over the ambitious opening ceremony on the River Seine. FRANCE 24's James Vasina spoke to Christophe Dubi,…

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