#ParisOlympics

AFP/APP Paris: Portia Woodman-Wickliffe will retire from the Olympics after Paris, and the Kiwi legend hopes to help her side defend their gold from the Tokyo Games. Woodman-Wickliffe has shone in both the sevens and 15s formats for over…

AFP/APP Paris: French security forces are implementing an extensive security operation to ensure the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, taking place on the River Seine Friday evening, proceeds without incident.  The scale of the…

AFP/APP Paris: Plans for the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics -- the first time a Summer Games will start outside a stadium -- have been a closely guarded secret. Here is what we know about the concept, the artists, and music:…

News Desk  Islamabad: To celebrate the start of the Paris Olympics 2024, Google has updated its homepage with a special doodle.  The Olympic Games officially begin today (Friday) in the French capital, Paris. Known for its creative…

AFP/APP Paris: There will be no flags or fanfare for Daniil Medvedev at the Paris Olympics, but Russia's highest-profile athlete in the French capital is unlikely to be far from the headlines. The tennis star, along with other…

AFP/APP Paris: As preparations for the Paris Olympics reach a critical stage, security teams have intensified their checks along the Seine River, where the opening ceremony will be held. Up to 7,000 athletes will sail on barges and…

News Desk New Delhi: As the Paris 2024 Olympics draw near, Hockey India's podcast "Hockey Te Charcha, Familia" offers a personal look into the lives of Indian hockey players through their families' perspectives. In the latest episode,…

News Desk  Islamabad: Pakistan's 18-member contingent for the Olympics will depart for France this Friday, according to sources on Thursday.  The first group, consisting of three shooters and two officials, will depart for Paris on…

AFP/APP Sydney: Swimmers battling for gold at this month's Paris Olympics are banking on the latest cutting-edge swimsuits to be their secret weapon in the pool. Competitors believe innovation can be the difference in a sport where…

AFP/APP Paris: A new report backed by climate scientists and athletes warned Tuesday about the dangers posed by extreme high temperatures at this year's Paris Olympics.  The "Rings of Fire" report -- a collaboration between nonprofit…