The Latest Breaking News from Olympics

Tom Pidcock singles out world junior cyclo-cross title as most important moment

Pidcock has been racing bikes almost as long as he has been riding them – competing in his first event aged just seven.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024

Paula Radcliffe ‘mortified’ and issues apology for wishing child rapist luck at Olympic Games

Paula Radcliffe made the controversial comments about Steven van de Velde in an interview ahead of the Olympics

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024

Heat, rats and sewage in the Seine: Paris battles a host of problems before Olympic Games begin

Concern and controversy has weighed heavily on the build-up to the Paris Olympics as city officials rush to present the capital in its best light and organisers work under the shadow of a corruption investigation

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024

India's archery team begins Paris Olympics campaign today

NEW DELHI: India is set to begin its Paris Olympics journey on Thursday, with veteran archers Deepika Kumari and Tarundeep Rai leading the team in the ranking rounds at Les Invalides. The Indian contingent, comprising six archers, will compete in all five medal events, marking the first full team participation…

The Times of India · Jul 25, 2024

Bullish Boomers have a mix of new and old to defy Olympics ‘group of death’

Australia have reason for optimism ahead of their Paris 2024 basketball opener against Spain as a blend of youth and experience starts to gel

The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2024

Emerging Talents Primed For Paris But Olympic Boxing On The Ropes

Muhammad Ali, Floyd Mayweather and Lennox Lewis are among the boxing greats who have cut their teeth at the Olympics, with a new generation of fighters eager to follow in their footsteps in Paris.

International Business Times · Jul 25, 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Inspired by Lionel Messi, Indian judoka Tulika Maan sets sights on Paris Olympics glory

NEW DELHI: Tulika Maan was uncertain about her chances of qualifying for the Olympics, but now that she has secured a spot for the Paris Games, the Indian judoka is aiming for a medal and has set her sights on reaching at least the bronze play-off.

The Times of India · Jul 25, 2024

Surviving the Olympiczzzzz: how fans can best cope with sleep deprivation during major overseas events

Although the Olympics are an exciting time for sport enthusiasts worldwide, you may be faced with the gruelling test of lining up your viewing schedule with the Paris time zone.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2024

Longbottom's tribute sets Paris tone for golden tilt

After a long injury lay-off, Maurice Longbottom is playing in Paris for his grandfather, who died a week before the Olympics.

AAP · Jul 25, 2024

‘I’m good to go’: Steph Catley fit for Matildas’ Olympics opener against Germany

Coach Tony Gustavsson expects to select from full-strength squad with Caitlin Foord and Katrina Gorry among those in race against time

The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2024