The Board on Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced INR 8.5 crore or $1 million (approximate) for the Indian athletes participating in the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024.

Paris Olympics 2024: BCCI announces $1 million contribution for Indian athletes participating in Summer Games

This week on Wings, Find out about the rising trend of Lighthouse Tourism and the best spots to see in India. Inside why Paris Olympics are struggling to create a travel boom in the city. Discover Turkiye's ancient oil wrestling sport 'Kirkpinar'. Explore the best cultural sites in scenic Scandinavia region. Only on #WION, World Is One

Lighthouse tourism in India and low tourist turnout for Paris Olympics | Wings S3EP38

The River Seine has been clean enough to swim in for six of seven days tested ahead of the Olympic Games which get underway in a week, Paris city hall said on Friday.

Paris Olympics: Seine fit for swimming six of seven days according to test reports

The story of 4 Iran-born female athletes who defected and will participate in the Paris Olympics is one of defying all odds. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: 4 Iran-born female athletes who defected will be participating in Paris Olympics

Olympic Champion Abhinav Bindra says India's Paris-bound athletes must not be bowed down by pressure and focus on eliminating external factors on the big day. Bindra was speaking to WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo ahead of the Paris games.

Abhinav Bindra on India's class of 2024

Paris Olympics 2024 edition is set to begin on July 26. The showpiece event is keenly-awaited after India's success in the previous edition, held in Tokyo three years back.

India's full schedule at Paris Olympics 2024: All you need to know

The Indian shooting contingent has fired blanks at the last two Olympics. However a record 21 Indian Shooters have qualified for the Paris games and there are high expectations once again for a medal. Anjum Moudgil who will be representing India in the 50 m rifle three position event and she spoke to WION's sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo on the strength of the Indian shooting contingent. Watch in for more details!

Olympic Games Paris 2024: Can shooters regain their perch?

Organisers of the Paris Olympics said Wednesday that there were still 1.2 million tickets left for the Games, mostly for football, basketball and handball. Team sports such as football have struggled to sell out the large venues chosen for the matches, while organisers are also set to release new more sought-after places for the finals of the swimming and athletics from Thursday.

Paris Olympics 2024: 1.2 millions tickets still unsold despite record-setting sale

India is all set to strike gold at the upcoming Paris Olympics as 21 shooters will compete for 27 medals in the French Capital. One of the medal aspirants for India is 22-year-old Manu Bhaker who will compete in three disciplines.

EXCLUSIVE: Manu Bhaker gets ready to end India's 12-year wait for shooting medal at Paris Olympics

Rafael Nadal returned to competition for the first time since his early French Open exit on Monday teaming up with Casper Ruud for a doubles win in Bastad. It was Nadal's first match since the 38-year-old fell to Alexander Zverev in the opening round at Roland Garros on May 27 as he prepares for the Paris Olympics.

Paris Olympics 2024: Rafael Nadal makes comeback with doubles win at Swedish Open ahead of Summer Games

Eight Palestinian athletes taking part in the Paris Olympics will be symbols of "resistance" during the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, a Palestinian minister said Sunday as the official delegation left the occupied West Bank.

Paris Olympics 2024: Palestine athletes asked to take 'resistance' to Summer Games

What was expected to be a sudden change in consumer behaviour pegged to the Paris Olympics is now going to be a large financial drag on Delta Air Lines. In an interview with CNBC, Delta CEO Ed Bastian broke the news that the company is anticipating a $100 million loss associated with the event, which is slated to begin on July 26.

Olympic Paradox: Paris games trigger financial turbulence for major airlines

Organisers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games have announced the venues for 19 more sports, including open water events to be held in Long Beach and golf at storied Riviera Country Club.

Olympics: Los Angeles 2028 organisers announce 19 more sports venues

India Olympic Association (IOA) on Monday (July 8) announced star badminton player PV Sindhu as the female flag bearer for the Paris Olympic Games while table tennis star Sharath Kamal will do so for the men’s contingent.

Paris Olympics 2024: PV Sindhu, Sharath Kamal to be flag bearers; Narang replaces Mary Kom as Chef-de-Mission

Taliban has said that it doesn't recognise Afghanistan women athletes participating in Paris Olympics 2024. The news was confirmed by a sports official of Taliban which currently rules Afghanistan post the USA's exit in 2021.

Paris Olympics 2024: Taliban denies recognition to Afghanistan female athletes taking part in games

Unions representing workers at Paris' airports said Monday (Jul 8) they had called for a strike the week before the Paris Olympics over a dispute about bonuses for staff.

Airport worker unions in France announce strike week before Paris Olympics

Australia will be sending their largest ever team of track and field athletes to an overseas Olympics in Paris later this month with the 75-strong squad taking the overall delegation of competitors to a final 460.

Paris Olympics: Athletics squad takes Australia's team up to 460

The water quality of the Seine has improved, test results showed on Thursday, three weeks ahead of the start of the Paris Olympics when the river is set to host outdoor swimming events.

Paris Olympics 2024: Seine water quality improves, reveals latest tests

Harmanpreet Singh was on Wednesday (Jun 26) named captain and Hardik Singh his deputy as Hockey India announced a 16-member squad for next month’s Paris Olympics, featuring five debutants and a handful of seniors from the previous edition.

Hockey India names 16-member squad for Paris Olympics; Harmanpreet announced captrain

Sha'Carri Richardson is all set for Paris Olympics 2024. The sprinter booked a berth at the quadrennial games with record time in 100m event at the U.S. trials. Richardson clocked the time of 10.

Paris Olympics 2024: WATCH | Sha'Carri Richardson sets fastest 100m time of year in US Olympic trials

Eight of the World's top-10 golfers will feature at the Paris Olympics this summer. World no. 1 Scottie Scheffler is part of a star-studded American contingent which also includes defending champion Xander Schauffele. WION's Esha Hanspal gets you the details.

Scheffler heads star-studded USA Golf quartet | WION Sports

The health of the athletes could be at risk during the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in Paris as the French capital could witness extreme heatwaves. Set to begin on 26 July 2024, it is reported that temperatures during the Paris Games could be more than 3 degree Celsius than the average, which could result in adverse effects on the health of athletes.

Olympics 2024: Athletes at risk as Paris likely to experience record-breaking heat during Summer Games

India’s Neeraj Chopra has kickstarted his preparations for the upcoming Paris Olympics with a gold medal in the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland on Tuesday (June 18).

India's Neeraj Chopra wins gold at Paavo Nurmi Games with throw of 85.97m ahead of Paris Olympics

Former tennis world number one, Novak Djokovic will play at the Summer Olympics Games in Paris, the Olympic Committee of Serbia said on Tuesday. "Novak Djokovic and Dusan Lajovic have fulfilled the conditions according to ATP ranking and confirmed their participation at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris 2024", the Serbian committee said on their web-site.

Paris Olympics 2024: Former world no. 1 Novak Djokovic set to feature in quadrennial games

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