The latest news and analysis on the Paris 2024 Olympics.
IOC defends decision to include two competitors barred by international federation after opponent abandons fight
Unique opportunity to watch some of the best US players join forces for the first, and maybe last, time proves a huge draw for Lille venue
Just five-thousandths of a second separate gold and silver Olympic medallists
World champion Sha’Carri Richardson bags silver after top Jamaican rival no-show
Plus; social media influencers make themselves heard by using their platform to help drive the sport forward
NBC and Eurosport among those using ‘creators’ to spur interest and reach wider audiences
Even a glimmer of reflected glory is worth competing for
Artistic director Thomas Jolly files police complaint over alleged cyber harassment
Sponsorships and appearance money at Paris 2024 could attract taxes
They may not agree on a government but the French are joyfully backing the Games
Prominent position of sponsors’ brands is first for the Games
The 22-year-old sets two records in one night in a huge show of strength
Pairs of brothers and sisters are surprisingly common in elite competition
Organisers have faced criticism for insisting on holding races in polluted river
Sport’s top star helps drive ‘redemption tour’ in Paris following her withdrawal from Tokyo Games four years ago
The future of the Games depends on meeting lofty efficiency and sustainability goals
Men’s triathlon race pushed back to Wednesday after heavy rain increases levels of E. coli
Google-owned video service in ‘early innings’ of sporting content growth, says CEO Neal Mohan
Minister says methods used to disrupt rail match leftists’ modus operandi, as separate incident hits telecoms lines
American athlete has been upfront about need to improve mental health to cope with competition pressures
Religious figures and rightwing politicians complain about portrayal of Christianity
Three big stories set the countdown tone
Swapping the car for the tree has not been a universally popular strategy
Brands see opportunity to engage younger audiences by supporting skateboarding and breakdancing
Seine provides stage for imaginative spectacle featuring Lady Gaga, Céline Dion and a hot air balloon
