Licensing the Olympics: Souvenirs and more souvenirs
We take a look at the business of Olympic souvenirs. From the ultimate souvenir – a medal – to coins and collector pins, FRANCE 24's Genie Godula and Solange Mougin discuss the…
Paris Olympics mascots, say goodbye after summer of success
More damning evidence is published into the sordid past of the late Abbé Pierre, a once-respected religious figure in France, including intimidation tactics and a cover-up of sexual abuse. Also: the man…
Brilliant Biles claims her sixth gold medal on day 6 of Olympics
US gymnast Simone Biles wins the all-around gymnastics gold, becoming the oldest Olympic women's champion since 1952. Meanwhile in Marseille, the sailing is postponed due to a lack of wind. Back in…
Paris 2024 Olympics: Nigeria vs Japan | The Nutmeg
It is the last chance saloon for the Super Falcons of Nigeria to book a place in the quarter-finals of the women's football event at the Paris Olympic Games. Can they get…
Olympics: Tatjana Smith wins swimming gold
Tatjana Smith took South Africa's first gold of the Paris Olympics on Monday and added the 100 metres breaststroke title to the 200 metres she won at Tokyo in 2021 under her…
Paris stuns world with Olympics opening ceremony
For the first time in Summer Olympics history, Paris 2024 is bringing the Opening Ceremony into the heart of the city through the Seine river.…
Arson attacks disrupt train service in France ahead Olympics
Arson attacks disrupt train service in France ahead Olympics. This has been described as “coordinated sabotage” to disrupt travel ahead of the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games.…
Celine Dion in Paris amid speculation of Olympic performance
Celine Dion has been spotted in Paris amid speculation of Olympic performance. The Singer who has not performed live since disclosing her rare stiff person syndrome (SPS), was pictured greeting fans in…
Green jersey winner Biniam Girmay now aims for Olympics glory
Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay, who has just made history at the Tour de France after becoming the first Black African to win a stage as well as the green jersey for best…
Final preparations ahead of Olympics opening ceremony
With less than a week to go before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, preparations step up a gear, although the Australian delegation is worried by a potential lack of toilets…
Is everyone welcome at the Paris Olympics?
In Paris, authorities are evicting homeless people, including refugees, to the provinces ahead of the upcoming Summer Olympics. Aid organizations have called it "social cleansing."…