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Olympics-Skateboarding-China's Zheng, youngest Olympian in Paris, just wants to have fun
PARIS - Chinese park skateboarder Zheng Haohao dreamed of going to the Olympics when she was little. It didn't take too long for her...
Jul 26, 20242 min read


Olympics-France conditionally confirmed as 2030 Winter Games hosts, IOC says
PARIS - France was conditionally picked as the host of the 2030 Winter Games on Wednesday and must now deliver key financial guarantees...
Jul 26, 20242 min read


Olympics-Excluding boxing from LA Games 'would be a crime', Australian boxers say
PARIS - The possibility of boxing being excluded from the programme at the Los Angeles Olympics and beyond is "terrifying" and would hit...
Jul 26, 20242 min read


Russia accuses France of paranoia over refusal to accredit some Russian journalists for Olympics
MOSCOW - Russia said on Wednesday that France's refusal to accredit some Russian journalists to cover the Paris Olympics on security...
Jul 26, 20241 min read


Olympics-IOC expects Paris Games to be spectacular in ever-divisive world, Bach says
PARIS - The Paris Olympics will be a spectacular event at a time of historic global disruptions and growing divisive forces,...
Jul 26, 20242 min read


Olympics-Ukraine athletes worry about war back home as they compete
KYIV - Ukraine's Olympians focused on performing their best in Paris bear an additional burden - worrying about what might happen back...
Jul 26, 20242 min read


Olympics-Coffees, gaming and Fijian singing: Olympians soak up social village life
PARIS - With a pair of baristas churning out coffees and a rooftop terrace for social gatherings, Australia's quarters at the Olympic...
Jul 26, 20242 min read


Olympics-Wrestling-Rights body urges IOC action on alleged sexual harassment of Indian wrestlers
PARIS - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) should investigate India's wrestling federation (WFI) and bolster its tools to report...
Jul 26, 20242 min read


Olympics-Israeli team comfortable with security at Paris 2024 Games, Bach says
PARIS - Israel's Olympic team feel comfortable with security measures in place at the Paris Olympics, with French forces collaborating...
Jul 26, 20242 min read


Olympics-Equestrian-Briton Dujardin to miss Paris Games amid investigation into conduct
PARIS - Britain's joint-most decorated female Olympian Charlotte Dujardin pulled out of the Paris Games on Tuesday and was provisionally...
Jul 26, 20243 min read


Olympics-Swimming showdown set to light up Paris with opening night splash
PARIS - Every Olympics has its defining sporting moment such as Usain Bolt in the 100 metres at the 2008 Beijing Summer Games or Sydney...
Jul 26, 20243 min read


Olympics-Excitement and nerves as Utah prepares for 2034 Olympics announcement
PARIS - Utah governor Spencer Cox said there were nerves, excitement and energy among members of his delegation in Paris on the eve of...
Jul 26, 20242 min read
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