Shericka Jackson hurt? Under pressure? Can Jamaica win women’s 4x100m Olympic gold again?
Can Jamaica win the women’s 4x100 metres relay at the Paris Olympics like they did at Tokyo 2020? The small Caribbean island nation’s track and field community is talking about…
Olympic president Thomas Bach has confidence in French authorities, even after rail arson attacks
Thomas Bach, the International Olympic Committee president, has expressed "full confidence" in the French police despite thousands of spectators being delayed by arson attacks on train networks only hours before…
Olympic surfing comes to Tahiti surfer girl Vahine Fierro’s own playground
Introduced in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, surfing will be part of the 2024 Summer Games, too. However, the competition will take place far from Paris, in the waters of the…
Sounkamba Sylla allowed to participate in Olympic opening ceremony despite hijab ban
French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla, who said she would not be permitted to participate in the Olympic opening ceremony because of her headscarf, will be allowed to take part after all,…
Why no transgender women participating in the Paris Games?
On July 25, during the first match of the Olympic women's soccer tournament in Paris 2024, Canadian player Quinn created history by playing against New Zealand. Quinn's involvement represented a…
Food is starting to become a problem for athletes at the Olympic village in Paris in 2024
Food shortages have become a major concern in the Olympic Village as the Paris Games get underway, with competitors complaining that they aren't getting enough eggs or grilled chicken. Some…
Olympic podium training for Team USA’s Simone Biles in Paris 2024: “We’re all breathing a little bit better now”
On July 25, 2024, the official podium training for the American women's team at the Olympic Games in Paris was held at Bercy Arena. The four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles…
McDonald’s ban in the Paris 2024 Olympics: Can Jamaican sprinters survive?
The organizers of the Paris 2024 Olympics have made a decision that could impact the performance and comfort of current Jamaican sprinters – McDonald’s no more. McDonald’s not available The…
2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics will be held in France
It has been provisionally decided that France will host the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. The French Alps bid, which was submitted as the preferred option of the International Olympic…
Dancers for the Olympic ceremony announce the end of their strike action
Following their agreement with Paris 2024, hundreds of dancers who had threatened to disturb the Olympic Games opening ceremony have cancelled their strike over compensation. According to the FSA-CGT union,…
American Katie Ledecky may become the top Olympic medal winner among women swimmers
All eyes will be on American swimmer Katie Ledecky at the Paris Olympics, as she has the potential to make history. Jenny Thompson, who set the record with eight gold…
Japan expected to win fewer Olympic medals at Paris than at Tokyo 2020
Although Japan achieved a record-breaking 58 medals at the Tokyo Olympics, expectations for Paris are lower. The absence of seasoned champions, the ban of karate from the Olympics, and the…
Olympic refugee team as proud athletes with Olympic dreams
The Olympic refugee team has stated that while they are equally focused on winning medals, they are also conscious that their voices will be heard globally at the Paris Games,…
Andy Murray confirms retirement after Paris Olympics
Andy Murray has announced that he will officially retire from professional tennis after the Olympics in Paris, clearly declaring that the Games will be his last tennis tournament. Murray is…
Mahuchikh achieves the ideal Olympic boost by setting a new world high jump record
Yaroslava Mahuchikh of Ukraine broke the world record in the women's high jump at the Diamond League event in Paris, setting a magnificent precursor to the 2024 Olympics in Paris.…
‘Not in Paris for the Olympics’: The Jamaican track and field team’s selection scandal causes more heartache
The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association's (JAAA) recent actions have brought to light the painful reality that years of Olympic preparation can be destroyed in a matter of two days. Kemba…