Europe News Meet 6 MEPs who traded chasing medals for votes An élite group of European lawmakers have stood out in both the Olympic and political arenas. 08/08/2024
France Olympic swimmers train in Seine River ahead of marathon races The training session was held after a similar test run to get swimmers used to the river was cancelled on Tuesday, over concerns about the levels of faecal matter in the water. 07/08/2024
Business Twickenham joins Allianz in deal to rename world-famous stadium The decision to change the name of the home of England rugby to the Allianz Stadium is controversial. Some rugby union fans are displeased. 07/08/2024
Lifestyle For next Olympics? These are the UK’s weirdest sporting events We're currently being treated to all the sporting goodness with the Paris Olympics. But across the pond, the UK has a spectacular range of baffling sports events, from throwing Wellington boots to chasing cheese. Maybe some deserving a future inclusion for the Olympic Games? 07/08/2024
Sport Léon Marchand, four-time Olympic champion unfazed by new-found fame The 22-year-old French swimmer won four gold medals and a bronze medal in the team event at the Olympic Games. A record unmatched in France. 07/08/2024
Europe News Germany's nascent Olympic bid navigates Nazi anniversary Germany’s Olympic hopes received a major boost last month when the government threw its support behind hosting the event — but the memory of the 1936 games looms large. 06/08/2024
Culture news Paris Olympics: The video games to play to take home virtual gold Mario and Sonic have missed out on this year's Olympics, and there is no official console game either. But there are still options to try out the different disciplines from the sofa (or standing up). 06/08/2024
World News Could there be a European Olympic team? The idea of a joint European team is resurfacing in the run-up to the Paris Olympics, however its realisation raises more questions that it answers. 05/08/2024
France Paris Olympics: Stars out in force at Sports for Peace gala The Sports for Peace event aimed to promote Olympic values as well as fair play and tolerance in the sporting world. 04/08/2024
Europe News Olympics: Khelif moved to tears in emotional victory after abuse Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was moved to tears as she was treated to a hero's welcome before defeating Hungary's Anna Hamori. 04/08/2024
Culture news Olympics: Immerse yourself in different cultures without leaving Paris In this colourful and festive space, all the senses are awakened. Multiple countries have set up their hospitality houses, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in other cultures during the duration of the Olympics and Paralympics. 01/08/2024
France Want to be an Olympic champion? Here are the ideal physical attributes A new study has identified what the "ideal athlete" for each athletic-based event looks like. How do you compare? 01/08/2024
France Who is the Olympic shooting sensation taking the internet by storm? With his run-of-the-mill prescription glasses and nonchalant pose, Turkish Olympic shooter and Paris 2024 silver medalist Yusuf Dikeç has been propelled to viral stardom. 01/08/2024
Europe News Olympics : at Nations' park visitors can travel the world without leaving Paris This is the first time in the history of the Olympic Games that so many countries are gathered in the same place. 01/08/2024
Tech News What to know about the Paris Olympics' new purple athletics track This year’s purple Olympic track features a new geometric design in its bottom layer, intended to boost athletes' performances. Euronews Next spoke with the scientist who worked on the numerical modeling that led to the creation of the track. 01/08/2024
Design What is that? Olympic mascot confounds some, but it's very French It adorns mugs, caps, T-shirts and key rings, and fans are desperate to get their hands on all the merch. Yet despite being all over the Paris 2024 Games, many still don't know what the mascot actually is. 31/07/2024
Earth News ‘Rock hard’: Olympians order mattress toppers for eco cardboard beds One athlete said her 'back is about to break off' after sleeping on the eco-friendly Olympic Village bed. 31/07/2024
Earth News No air con in the Olympic village: Are the Games ready for a heatwave? There are fears Paris could be a repeat of the Tokyo Games when many athletes suffered in the heat. 29/07/2024
Europe News Paris Olympics: Men's triathlon postponed due to water quality Organisers had been confident the levels would have improved ahead of the postponement. 29/07/2024
Sport Paris Olympics final medal table: US finishes first ahead of China The US and China won the same amount of golds but the US scooped more medals overall, finishing first for the fourth consecutive Olympics. 29/07/2024