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Paris 2024: Medal table predictions and records that could be broken

The Paris 2024 Olympics kick off on Wednesday before Friday's opening ceremony. Find out everything about medal table predictions, venues and expected broken records.

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Adidas removes Bella Hadid from SL72 shoe ad amid pro-Israeli backlash

The official account of the Israeli embassy in Germany rejects that Bella Hadid is "the face of their campaign" in a post on X, recalling the fact that "eleven Israelis were killed by Palestinian terrorists during the Munich Olympics."

Europe News

Soldiers in Paris take part in combat training ahead of Olympics

The French army says such training sessions are regular refresher courses that every soldier takes several times a month and were not implemented in response to recent violent incidents involving patrols.

France

Paris 2024 equality questioned as no man picked for artistic swimming

Four-time world gold medalist Giorgio Minisini announced he's retiring after no man was picked to compete in Paris 2024 synchronised swimming out of 96 athletes.

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Culture news

K-pop stars and athletes: Who carried the Olympic torch through Paris?

Before the Games can officially begin, it's tradition for athletes, celebrities and community leaders to carry the torch across the country to its final destination. Who were the torchbearers for the final leg of the Paris 2024 Olympics journey?

Scenes

Watch: Kenya's steeplechase star on the fast track to success

In partnership with Media City

Pamela Kosgei is a young steeplechase runner eager to do well through hard work, guided by her coach and former marathon runner, Eric Kimaiyo, at the Kapsait Athletics Training Camp.

Football Now

How does football work at the Olympic Games?

In partnership with Media City

After the excitement of the Euros and a captivating Copa America tournament, attention now turns to Paris for the Summer Olympics. But how does Olympic football differ from other competitions?

Green News

Paris 2024 to install 2,500 air-conditioners in green policy U-turn

Organisers of the Paris Olympics want it to be the greenest ever Games, but athletes are prioritising their health.

Culture Series

Photographer Michel Haddi explores Tahiti surf culture in new book

Photographer and film director Michel Haddi's latest book celebrates Tahiti's natural beauty, surfing culture, and its people.

Business

Toyota allegedly preparing for the end of Olympic sponsorship deal

The Japanese manufacturer is unhappy with the way sponsorship money has been used, according to sources in Japan.

Culture news

Mattel honours Venus Williams and 8 other athletes with Barbie dolls

Alongside Venus Williams, the collection will feature gymnasts Rebeca Andrade and Alexa Moreno, football players Mary Fowler and Christine Sinclair, and more.

Food and Drink

French chefs to serve gourmet treats at Paris Olympics

In between events, contenders will learn the skills of baguette-making – even taking their own home to bake at leisure.

Food and Drink

You are what you eat: Paris Olympic athletes offered meat-free menus

With 60% of the food served to the public being meat-free and 80% sourced locally, the Paris Olympic Games are setting a new standard for environmental sustainability.

Tech News

Olympic committee unveil plans on how to use AI in sports

"We are determined to exploit the vast potential of AI in a responsible way," the head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said in London.

Travel News

Paris Olympics: This travel pass could save you time and money

If you’re planning to be in Paris for the 2024 Olympics, investing in a transport pass could save time and money.

Culture news

Macron won't relocate Paris' iconic bouquinistes for Olympic Games

French President Emmanuel Macron has scrapped plans to relocate the bouquinistes – Parisian booksellers on the banks of the Seine – for the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony.

Design

Do Paris Olympics medals really contain pieces of the Eiffel Tower?

2024 Paris medalists will take a bit of France and its iconic landmark home with them. And it's legit pieces of the Eiffel Tower, in case you were wondering...

France

French authorities investigating Olympic chief Estanguet's salary

With the 2024 games in Paris only months away, questions have arisen about how the chief organiser is being paid.

Economy

Paris 2024: Does hosting the Olympics boost the economy?

As we approach the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we’re looking into whether major sporting events really do bring an economic boost to host cities and countries, or whether the costs outweigh the benefits.

Culture news

Drop it like it’s baton: Snoop Dogg to commentate Paris 2024 Olympics

“Peace and Olympic LOVE, ya dig?”