American swimmer Gretchen Walsh has broken the 100-metre butterfly world record at the U.S. Olympic trials semifinals on Saturday (June 15) ahead of the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024.

Paris Olympics 2024: Gretchen Walsh breaks 100m butterfly world record at U.S. swimming trials

A total of 14 Russian and 11 Belarusian athletes were included on Saturday by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on an initial list of "Individual Neutral Athletes" (AINs) eligible to compete in the Paris Games.

Paris Olympics 2024: IOC issues list of 14 Russian and 11 Belarusian athletes eligible for games

France's far right National rally leader Marine Le Pen has kicked off for election campaign in her stronghold in the north. According to opinion polls her party could for the very first time top the June 30th and July 7th vote but without enough seats to win an absolute majority. Watch in for more details!

French Snap Elections 2024: Can Le Pen turn popularity into win?

Tennis great Rafael Nadal has announced that he will be skipping next month's Wimbledon to focus on the Paris Olympics. Nadal said he did not want to change surfaces, especially since he was still returning to full fitness after injuries kept him on the sidelines for a long time.

Rafael Nadal REVEALS his Wimbledon and Paris Olympics plans post French Open exit

Andy Murray may opt out of challenge for a third Olympic gold medal at the Paris Games next month if he is not selected to play in the doubles tournament, Britain's former world number one said.

Here's why former no. 1 Andy Murray may opt out of Paris Olympics 2024

Microsoft warns Russia is trying to undermine the Paris Olympics with fake news and violence fears, damaging the International Olympic Committee's image. The operations utilise a powerful mix of fake videos, fictitious news stories, and AI-generated impersonations, including the faked voice of Hollywood star Tom Cruise.

Microsoft uncovers Russian disinformation campaign targeting Paris Olympics

The International Boxing Association (IBA) said on Wednesday it would follow the example of track and field's global federation by paying prize money for medals at the Paris Olympics.

Paris Olympics 2024: Boxing federation announces bonus prize money for medal winners

Reigning Olympics champion, India's Neeraj Chopra has been injured just months before the start of the Paris Games. As a result, Chopra will be skipping Ostrava's Golden Spike meet, scheduled to start on May 28 after feeling 'something' in his adductor muscle during training.

Reigning champion Neeraj Chopra injured weeks ahead of Paris Olympics, to skip Ostrava meet

Indian ace shuttler PV Sindhu went past top-seed Han Yae from China to qualify for the Malaysia Masters semifinals on Friday (May 24). Sindhu emerged on top of her Chinese opponent in the quarterfinal with a 21-13, 14-21, 21-12 win to make it to her maiden semifinals on the BWF tour in 2024.

PV Sindhu goes past top seed Han Yue to enter Malaysia Masters semifinals

India's Neeraj Chopra is surely eyeing to join javelin's elite 90-metre club but will happily settle for a shorter throw in the forthcoming Paris Olympics if it proves enough for him to retain his title at the mega event, stated his coach.

Paris 2024 gold more important than 90m throw for Neeraj Chopra, says javelin star’s coach

Neeraj Chopra is gearing up for the Doha Diamond League, on Friday (May 10). However, his focus remains on the big prize -- i.e. the forthcoming Paris Olympics Games.

Paris 2024: Neeraj Chopra says belief key to success for Indian athletes in Olympics

The upcoming Paris Olympics 2024 will be used to promote wellness and the IOC has launched a mindfulness programme providing 2,000 licences to athletes for the Calm app as a day-to-day attempt to support mental health and wellbeing. Watch in for more details!

Paris Olympics 2024: Olympians to get access to mental health app and kits

US track and field star Carl Lewis has pleaded that Noah Lyles be given some leeway as he heads into the Paris Olympics as a hot sprint favourite with a potential eye on four gold medals.

Paris Olympics 2024: 'Let him focus,' says Carl Lewis on sprint gold favourite Noah Lyles

Despite threats from climate change, AI-enhanced doping or competition from e-sports, the boss of the International Olympic Committee believes the future has never looked so bright for his sports movement.

'Looked never so bright,' says IOC boss Thomas Bach on Olympics future

Indian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Anshu have secured their respective berths in the upcoming Paris Olympics after winning in the Asian Qualifiers on Saturday (April 20).

India's Vinesh Phogat, Anshu secure Paris Olympics berth after winning at Asian Olympic Qualifiers

Afghan Olympian Friba Rezayee has called on the International Olympic Committee to ban Afghanistan from the upcoming Paris Olympics scheduled in July this year due to the Taliban's human rights record. Has the IOC turned a blind eye to Taliban violations?

Paris Olympics 2024: Will IOC ban Afghanistan from Paris Olympics?

The Dubai rains have made headlines worldwide and have affected several people travelling to and from the city. Indian wrestlers Deepak Punia and Sujeet Kalakal also bore the brunt of the Dubai rains.

Dubai rains pour water over two Indian wrestlers' dreams of qualifying for the Paris Olympics

With less than four months to go before the start of the Paris Olympics, more controversies have taken centre stage after World Athletics President Sebastian Coe announced last week that gold medallists in Paris will each earn $50,000.

Paris Olympics: Cyclists association chief blasts 'against the spirit' prize money policy of world athletics

Australian boxing head coach Jamie Pittman has admitted to sexual misconduct towards female fighters and withdrawn from the upcoming Paris Olympics. The former professional boxer allegedly committed 11 offences during three separate trips with the boxing teams between July and October last year.

Australian boxing head coach Jamie Pittman quits Paris Olympics after admitting to sexual misconduct

The torch for the 2024 Paris Olympics was lit in ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the ancient Olympics, in a traditional ceremony on Tuesday (Apr 16). The flame marks the final stretch of the preparations for the Games and will now begin its journey that culminates in the French capital when the fire cauldron at the Stade de France will be lit using the flame during the opening ceremony.

Paris Olympics 2024 flame lit at Olympia, birthplace of ancient Games in Greece

In a major announcement made by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday (April 12), Mary Kom has decided to step down from her role as Paris Olympics Chef-de-Mission.

India's Mary Kom steps down as Paris Olympics Chef-de-Mission due to personal reason

Apparel giant Nike’s On Air Event 2024 in Paris, France – the venue for the Summer Games in July, might have made headlines for obvious reasons, but it did irk a fan base that now calls for protest.

Paris Olympics: USA's Sha’Carri Richardson in limelight over Nike’s apparel unveiling

World Athletics, in a landmark decision, has decided to award monetary prize of $50,000 to gold medal winning athletes at the upcoming Paris Olympic 2024 games in track and field events.

Paris Olympic 2024: World Athletics announces $50,000 prize money to gold medallists at upcoming games

Bilquis Mir, known as the aqua woman of Kashmir Valley, has added one more feather in her cap. Bilquis, a water sports champion of Kayaking & Canoeing from the Kashmir Valley has become the first woman from India to be a jury member at the forthcoming Summer Olympics in Paris.

Kashmir’s Bilquis Mir becomes first Indian woman to be jury at Paris Olympics

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