May 07 What to know about the journey of the Olympic torch to Paris By Jerome Pugmire, Associated Press The Olympic torch will finally enter France. It's due to reach the southern seaport of Marseille on Wednesday and already, it has been quite a journey. Continue reading
Apr 16 Despite poor weather, the Paris Olympics flame is lit in Greece By Nicholas Paphitis, Associated Press International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said the flame lighting combined “a pilgrimage to our past in ancient Olympia, and an act of faith in our future.”… Continue reading
Apr 15 Paris aims to rekindle love for the Olympics as the 100-day countdown begins By John Leicester, Associated Press April 17 marks the 100 days countdown to the Paris Olympics ambitious opening ceremony. The first Games in a century in France's capital will be judged not only for the sporting spectacle. Continue reading
Mar 29 France asks for foreign police and military help for Paris Olympics security By John Leicester, Associated Press Organizers are finalizing security planning for the Olympic Games in Paris, the French capital’s first in a century, while on heightened alert against potential attacks. The Interior Ministry is seeking over 2,100 foreign security reinforcements. Continue reading
Feb 22 How the decision to host Olympic surfing in this Tahitian town could affect local life, environment By Daniel Cole, Associated Press The village of Teahupo'o in French Polynesia will host the 2024 Paris Olympics surfing competition, a decision that has thrust unprecedented challenges onto a small community that has long cherished and strives to protect its way of life. Continue reading
Nov 23 Massive security operation for Paris Olympics will include 15,000 French soldiers By Associated Press In the skies, the military is also planning to deploy Reaper surveillance drones and AWACS airspace-monitoring planes, fighter jets, airborne refueling planes and helicopters that can carry sharpshooters and equipment to disable drones. Continue reading
Oct 05 Bedbugs are making France itchy, and the 2024 Summer Olympics crowds are coming By Elaine Ganley, Associated Press Bedbugs go where you go, and they have been haunting France for weeks. Continue reading
Mar 23 Transgender athletes banned from track and field competitions, rules tightened for Semenya By Eddie Pells, Associated Press In a pair of decisions expected to stoke outrage, the World Athletics Council adopted the same rules as swimming did last year in deciding to bar athletes who have transitioned from male to female and have gone through male puberty. Continue reading
Feb 20 34 nations call on International Olympic Committee to clarify neutrality on Russia By Eddie Pells, Associated Press The governments of 34 nations signed a statement calling on the IOC to clarify the definition of "neutrality" as it seeks a way to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes back into international sports and next year's Paris Olympics. Continue reading
Feb 07 Paris mayor says Russia won’t have a team at 2024 Olympics if Ukraine invasion continues By Associated Press Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says no Russian team should not be allowed to compete at the Paris Olympics next year if Moscow continues its war against Ukraine. Continue reading