The Latest Breaking News from the Paris 2024 Olympics

Keely Hodgkinson admits injury absence since Olympics has been upsetting

The 23-year-old has not raced since claiming gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025

As France’s sports budget faces cuts, are Olympic promises being broken?

One year on from the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, French politicians and sports organisations are hitting out at the government's proposed cuts to the budget for sport – after pledges to improve access to grassroots sport were made following the country's record medal haul last summer.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 10, 2025

Russia accused of cyberattacks on Paris Olympics and French election

France has formally accused Russia’s military intelligence agency of carrying out cyberattacks against French institutions, including Emmanuel Macron’s 2017 presidential campaign and organisations linked to the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 30, 2025

Boxer Imane Khelif shows off new ‘makeover’ after Olympic gender row

Khelif was Algeria’s first woman to ever win a gold medal in boxing at the Paris 2024 Olympics

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2024

Olympic gender-row boxer Imane Khelif receives a hero's welcome in Algiers

Algerian Olympic champions, including boxing star Imane Khelif, teenage gymnastics gold medallist Kaylia Nemour, and men's 800m bronze medallist Djamel Sedjati, were welcomed with cheers at Algiers airport on Monday. Their impressive performances at the Paris 2024 Olympics were celebrated with great enthusiasm by a jubilant crowd.

The Times of India · Aug 13, 2024

Thai flag raised without Thai athlete in Paris

Viewers were left confused on Friday night when the Thai flag was raised during a medal ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics, even though no Thai athlete had won a medal.

Bangkok Post · Aug 12, 2024

Simone Biles buys Hermès purse after Paris 2024 Olympics gold

After winning gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics, the gymnast celebrated by treating herself at the Hermès store

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024

Simone Biles’ sister reveals the gift Snoop Dogg gave her father for his 75th birthday

Snoop Dogg will perform during the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony on August 11, according to sources

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024

Pneumatic compression therapy – can it really help Olympians (or you) recover after exercise?

As the Paris 2024 Olympics come to a close, athletes who’ve pushed themselves to their limits and beyond will be focused on recovery. Even “weekend warriors” know the value of careful management after a long run or gym session.

The Conversation · Aug 9, 2024

Knitting helps Tom Daley switch off. Its mental health benefits are not just for Olympians

Olympian Tom Daley is the most decorated diver in Britain’s history. He is also an avid knitter. At the Paris 2024 Olympics Daley added a fifth medal to his collection – and caught the world’s attention knitting a bright blue “Paris 24” jumper while travelling to the games and in…

The Conversation · Aug 8, 2024