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Campaigners plan to stage a protest from the stands of the Parc des Princes stadium when the Israel men’s football team play Mali in their opening match

“It’s not the job of an IOC president to have an easy life,” said Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, adding that his task is to "organise the best possible Olympic Games for the athletes". Bach spoke to FRANCE 24 about the impact that the wars around the…

Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the controversial French founder of the modern Olympics, is proving to be a divisive figure for organisers of the Paris Games. Yet while some deplore his sexist and colonialist remarks, others have praised his dedication to using sport to promote peace, viewing him as a visionary…

As Paris gets closer to hosting its third Olympics, Al Jazeera looks at the five biggest talking points.

IOC signs deal with kingdom to host gaming Olympics over 12-year period amid criticism of Saudi human rights record

Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural Esports Olympics in 2025 the International Olympic Committee said on Friday.

When the Olympics roll into Paris next month, the country could have a far-right government, risking seriously muddling the message around openness and diversity that organisers have been pushing for years.

While the Ancient Olympics originated in Greece, its modern incarnation is very much a French affair

The head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) urged France on Sunday to be "proud" of the Paris-born aristocrat who founded the modern Olympics despite criticism of his views on women and colonialism.

The Paris Olympics involve about 10,500 athletes representing about 200 countries or regions

France is heading into an electoral campaign just weeks before the start of the Paris Olympics, and organisers are worried about managing polls amidst preparations for the Games. They also have questions about the impact of a change in government if the presidential party loses.