Olympics

David Fickling. Sketch: TBS
Thoughts

Olympics host cities don’t belong on a warming planet

The only way to make the Games more sustainable is to spread them out and shrink them

Paris 2024 Olympics - Previews - Gare du Nord, Paris, France - July 26, 2024. Staff and passengers are pictured at Gare du Nord station after threats against France's high-speed TGV network, ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony. REUTERS/Yves Herman
Europe

Arsonists attack French railways hours before Olympic ceremony

Paris 2024 Olympics - Paris 2024 Olympics Preview - Paris, France - July 17, 2024 General view of the cauldron outside of the Tuileries Garden REUTERS/Abdul Saboor
World+Biz

Olympics-Paris 2024 opening ceremony will see big police presence but no changes after Trump attack, official says

Zinnat Ferdous, professional flyweight boxer. Photo: Collected
Sports

Bangladeshi-American boxer Zinnat Ferdous faces challenge representing Bangladesh in 2024 Olympics

The Olympic rings are displayed on the Eiffel Tower for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, France, June 29, 2024. Photo:REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/File Photo
Politics

Paris mayor: rise of far right will not spoil Olympics mood

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Tech

AI cameras tested in Cannes ahead of Olympics

Photo: AFC
Sports

Iraq secure Olympic berth as Jasim's extra-time strike downs Indonesia

Participants had to carry a tray with a croissant, empty cup of coffee, and glass of water during the race. Photo: AP
Offbeat

Waiters, waitresses race through Paris in a return of a 110-year tradition to promote Summer Olympics

A view shows a surveillance camera as French police start to test artificial intelligence-assisted video surveillance of crowds in the run-up to the Olympics in Paris, France, March 6, 2024. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor/File Photo
Europe

Poland to send troops to Paris Olympics amid security challenge

Martin Cassan, owner of a one-bedroom apartment, waters plants during an interview with Reuters about renting out his apartment during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in Paris, France, March 25, 2024. REUTERS/Yiming Woo
Europe

Olympics: Parisians get ready to leave city with rental cash in pocket

Photo: Courtesy
Sports

Brisbane's Gabba to be demolished and rebuilt for 2032 Olympics

The Olympic rings are seen in front of the Hotel de Ville City Hall in Paris, France, March 14, 2023. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Sports

Cricket among five sports approved for 2028 Games

Photo: AFP
Sports

Cricket approved by IOC for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics