1970s
Breaking joins the Paris 2024 Olympics: how does the scoring work?
Breaking is making a cameo appearance at the Paris Games, a decision made to widen the Olympics’ appeal to a younger audience.
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Arsonists Target France Railways Hours Before Opening Ceremony
As the Olympics are set to begin, arsonists attacked France’s high-speed rail network Friday morning, setting fires that stalled train travel to Paris for over 800,000 people across Europe, including athletes who were set to arrive for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
antisemitism
France MP Sparks Backlash By Calling For Israeli Olympians To Be Banned From Olympics
A member of the French Parliament for the radical-left France Unbowed (LFI) party has sparked outrage over the weekend after saying Israeli athletes are not welcome at the Paris Olympics and calling for protests against their presence.
1992
France Presents Bid To Host 2030 Winter Olympics
France is throwing their hat in the ring for a chance to host the 2030 Winter Olympics.