The Latest Breaking News from Paris Olympics

Sports minister hopeful of India bettering its medals tally at Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya conveyed his confidence on Sunday regarding the Indian team's potential to establish new records at the forthcoming Olympic Games in Paris. He stressed that the government has placed significant emphasis on sports in recent years.

The Times of India · Jun 30, 2024

Homeless to Olympian: ex-swimmer's remarkable journey

Ex-Australian swimmer Daniel Smith has highlighted the importance of mental health ahead of the Paris Olympics after his own remarkable recovery.

AAP · Jun 29, 2024

Louie Hinchliffe books Olympic spot by winning 100m UK Athletics title

He almost walked away from the sport but is now heading to Paris

Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2024

France Makes Multibillion-euro Gamble On Olympic Gold

France is facing a bill of almost nine billion euros for hosting the Paris Olympics but top officials say the financial fallout could be more "psychological" than economic.

International Business Times · Jun 28, 2024

France makes multibillion-euro gamble on Olympic gold

France is facing a bill of almost nine billion euros for hosting the Paris Olympics but top officials say the financial fallout could be more "psychological" than economic.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 28, 2024

NBCU to Expand Accessibility Efforts to Record Levels of Summer Olympics

2024 Paris Olympics to feature more audio description than ever before, including all coverage on NBC and the Gold Zone Whip-Around Show on Peacock

TV Tech · Jun 27, 2024

IOC invites 39 Russian, Belarus athletes to compete as neutrals at Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) extended invitations to 22 Russian and 17 Belarusian athletes on Thursday, allowing them to participate in the Paris Olympics as neutral competitors.

The Times of India · Jun 27, 2024

Dutch beach volleyball player who served time for rape has qualified for Paris Olympics

A Dutch beach volleyball player convicted and imprisoned eight years ago for raping an underage girl in Britain has qualified for the Paris Olympics

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024

Kiran Pahal secures Olympic berth in women's 400m

NEW DELHI: Kiran Pahal from Haryana secured her spot at the Paris Olympics by achieving a time of 50.92 seconds in the women's 400m semifinal at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Panchkula on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jun 27, 2024

Jamaican Olympic sprint queen Thompson-Herah pulls out of Paris Olympics

Elaine Thompson-Herah, the only woman to have successfully defended the 100m and 200m sprint double, on Thursday pulled out of the Paris Olympics due to an achilles injury.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 27, 2024