Anthems
Russians, Belarusians to participate at Paris Olympics as neutrals – IOC
Russians and Belarusians who qualify in their sport for the Paris 2024 Olympics can take part as neutrals without flags, emblems or anthems at the event next year.
Antisemitic
Rise in antisemitism is security challenge for Israeli athletes, Israel committee says
A rise in antisemitic acts around the world during the Gaza war has set new security challenges for Israeli athletes ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
2023
Soaring hotel prices, crackdown on illegal renting to hit Paris 2024 experience
Visitors heading to Paris for the Olympics face major accommodation problems amid soaring hotel prices and a crackdown on rentals of tourist apartments.
10-year plan
High risk, High reward: Life Lessons with Lindsey Vonn
Lindsey Vonn discusses how to attack your career with speed, skill and courage.
athletes
IOC’s ban on Russia cannot be compared with Israel situation
The IOC says Russia’s attempt to compare the country’s suspension with the situation of Israeli athletes following conflict between Israel and Hamas was out of place.
Budapest
Ingebrigtsens accuse father of ‘aggressive and controlling’ behaviour
Jakob Ingebrigtsen and his brothers Filip and Henrik have accused their father and former coach of physical violence and abusive behavior.
2024
Paris 2024 Olympics headquarters, event management firms raided
Organizers of the Paris 2024 Olympics said their headquarters had been raided by the country’s national financial prosecutor.
baseball
Cricket, flag football among five sports approved for 2028 Games
Cricket and flag football were among five sports added to the programme for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Cricket
IOC board approves new sports, including cricket, for LA 2028 Games
Five sports, including cricket and flag football, proposed for inclusion at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics were approved by the International Olympic Committee.
Ecaterina Szabo
Olympic gold medalist Retton ‘fighting for her life’ with rare form of pneumonia, daughter says
U.S. gymnastics icon Mary Lou Retton is “fighting for her life” in an intensive care unit while battling a rare form of pneumonia.