World No. 1 Iga Swiatek is defeated in the women’s tennis singles semi-finals
The world No. 1 seed and Polish player Iga Swiatek lost to Qinwen Zheng of China in the semi-finals of the Olympic tennis competition, causing a major upset in the…
Katie Ledecky wins her eighth Olympic gold — only one woman swimmer has as many, none has more
American Katie Ledecky won her eighth Olympic gold medal, and her first in Paris, when she coasted to victory in the 1,500-metre freestyle on Wednesday (July 31). She set a…
Leon Marchand wins historic double: 200m butterfly and breaststroke on same night, an unprecedented feat
Only three days after winning his first Olympic gold medal, Paris Games wunderkind Leon Marchand won two more golds on Wednesday (July 31). In an unprecedented feat, the 22-yer-old Frenchman…
Bill Gates’ son-in-law, Nayel Nassar, is set to compete at the Paris Olympics
Nayel Nassar, husband of Bill Gates’ eldest daughter Jennifer, will represent Egypt in the equestrian event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Nassar, who is Egyptian-American, also competed in the Tokyo…
South Korea was misidentified as North Korea at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) apologized on Saturday (July 27) for a major mistake at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The error occurred when athletes from South Korea were misidentified…
Simone Biles leads US women gymnasts to Olympic gold
The Americans are the golden girls of gymnastics again. The team that won gold in London (2012) and Rio de Janeiro (2016) had to be content with silver only in…
10 consecutive gold medals won by South Korean women archers matches the longest Olympic gold streak
In the women's archery team competition on Sunday, South Korea defeated China to win the gold medal for the tenth time in a row. With this incredible success, the record…
Major sponsor withdraws following ‘blasphemous’ opening ceremony, sparking intensifying backlash against the Olympics
Christian viewers throughout the world have taken to social media in protest following the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games. A significant sponsor has withdrawn its sponsorship due to…
The organizers of the Paris Olympics apologize, but they maintain that ‘The Last Supper’ was not depicted at the opening ceremony
The organizers of the Paris Olympics apologized to anyone who was offended by a scene that reminded them of Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper," and caused a stir among…
Britain’s Tom Pidcock retains Olympic mountain bike title in dramatic finish after puncture and wheel change
Britain’s Tom Pidcock snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in a dramatic finish, edging out a French rival in the final lap, to retain the mountain bike title he…
Japanese judo champion Uta Abe’s unexpected early exit from Paris Olympics
After a shocking loss, Japan's reigning Olympic judo champion Uta Abe was eliminated from the Paris Games in the second round of the women's under-52kg category. The athlete, who won…
Chinese swimmer Zhang Yufei, who tested positive for drugs, denies cheating, wins butterfly bronze, helps China finish third in 4x100m relay
Chinese Olympic champion Zhang Yufei has appealed to people to “look at the Chinese swimming team through an unbiased lens in response to the unfair treatment and criticism that Chinese…
The footage of Dujardin slapping a horse ‘horrified’ the equestrian competitors at the Paris Olympics
A recent video showed British three-time gold medallist Charlotte Dujardin repeatedly flogging a horse during training, shocking equestrian athletes competing in the Paris Olympics. Animal abuse and welfare are important…
Simone Biles overcomes a calf injury to deliver an outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics
Simone Biles persevered through calf pain to record a strong all-around score and showcase the skills that have made her one of the best gymnasts of all time at this…
Olympic organizers apologize for their embarrassing mistake during the opening ceremony in Paris
The organizers of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris have apologized in public after a significant error occurred at Friday's opening ceremony. Held on the banks of the Seine, the…
Andy Murray to postpone retirement after an incredible Olympic performance
The legendary British tennis player Andy Murray and his partner Dan Evans saved five match points to win their opening Olympic men's doubles match, postponing Murray's career retirement. The athlete…