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The Latest Breaking News from the Paris Olympics

Olympics Ceremony On Seine 'Very Probable' Option

The Paris Olympics' chief organiser Tony Estanguet said on Monday an opening ceremony on the river Seine was the "very probable" option, after French President Emmanuel Macron said it could be moved to a stadium.

International Business Times

Despite weather glitch, Paris Olympics flame lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games

Ancient Olympia hosts the lighting of the Paris Olympics flame, a tradition dating back to the 1936 Olympics.

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Is Fractious France Ready For An Olympics Party?

Organisers of the Paris Olympics have promised a "great national party" for the country, but with 100 days to go, France's bitter politics and gloomy mindset are dampening the mood.

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Even As Olympic Costs Climb, France Says They Are Quite Cheap

The final bill for the Paris Olympics is still unknown but, depending on the point of view, are likely to be expensive compared to original estimates or cheap, when set against other recent Games.

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Notre-Dame, five years after the flames: A symbol of resilience

Exactly five years ago, the world watched in horror as Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral was ravaged by flames. Today, carpenters and artisans are hammering away to meet a December 8 deadline for the Gothic landmark's grand reopening. Spectators attending the Paris Olympics this summer will already be able to admire the…

France 24

Paris Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine could move for security reasons, says Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics planned on the River Seine could be shifted instead to the Stade de France if the security threat is deemed too high.

France 24

Macron says Olympic opening ceremony on Seine River could be scrapped if security risk is too high

French President Emmanuel Macron says the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics planned on the River Seine could be shifted instead to the Stade de France if the security threat is deemed too high

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Paris Olympics Introduce Purple Track For Record-Breaking Performances

Excitement builds for the Paris Olympics with the debut of a vibrant purple track at Stade de France, promising record-breaking performances and athletic e...

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Athletics to introduce prize money at Paris Olympics

World Athletics will introduce prize money for track and field gold medallists at the Paris Olympics.

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Foord brilliance steers Matildas past Mexico

The Matildas have beaten Mexico 2-0 in a friendly ahead of the Paris Olympics, with Caitlin Foord scoring one goal and teeing up Hayley Raso for the other.

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‘Greenest ever Games’: how the Paris Olympics hopes to inspire a new era of global sporting events

Organisers say they are setting a precedent by using existing or temporary venues for most events and focusing on low-carbon building for the rest

France 24

Palestinian athletes will ‘represent a country, a history, a cause’ at the Paris Olympics

Nearly six months into a deadly war that has ravaged Gaza, the Palestine Olympic Committee is battling against formidable odds to ensure its athletes take part in the Paris Games this summer. Its technical director Nader Jayousi tells FRANCE 24 his country’s delegation will bring a “message of peace” to…

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Kerr 'in high spirits' as Matildas prepare for Mexico

Mackenzie Arnold says the Matildas are using a week-long camp in Florida to refine their game plan heading into the Paris Olympics.

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Michael Rogers quits role as UCI Head of Innovation and Esport

Former Australian professional rider moves on less than four months before the Paris Olympics

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Mirabai finishes 3rd in group B of World Cup, set to qualify for Paris Olympics

Mirabai Chanu secures Paris Olympics qualification after finishing third in IWF World Cup in Phuket.

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How Period Tracking Could Boost Performance Of Female Olympians

French swimmer Caroline Jouisse has been keeping track of her periods using her phone over the last year, collecting information for her coaches ahead of competing in the Paris Olympics this summer.

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France asks for foreign police and military help with massive Paris Olympics security challenge

France says it has asked 46 countries if they would be willing to supply more than 2,000 police officers to help secure the Paris Olympics this summer

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France seeks help from allies to bolster security during Paris Olympics

France has asked its foreign allies to send several thousand members of their security forces to help guard the Paris Olympics, officials said Thursday, underlining the strains caused by the sporting extravaganza which begins in July.

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Japan leukaemia survivor Ikee to swim at Paris Olympics

Leukaemia survivor Rikako Ikee will compete for Japan in the 100m butterfly at the Paris Olympics

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France Asks For Foreign Help For Olympics Security: Officials

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French Cyberdefence Chief Warns Paris Olympics A 'Target'

The head of France's national cybersecurity agency said the Paris Olympics would be a "target" this year including for foreign states interested in "disrupting the opening ceremony or causing problems on public transport".

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