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Xander Schauffele and Nelly Korda are back to defend their 2021 gold medals and leads Team USA.

The French association of women sports journalists and the union of sports journalists in France have condemned sexist comments made on national radio during a women’s tennis match at the Paris Olympics, where a commentator used stereotypical cliches about housewives to describe a player

“These figures show how social progress is being reversed as a result of increased economic inequality,” the European Trade Union Confederation's head said.

French authorities have detected and foiled 68 cyberattacks linked to the Olympic Games since 22 July, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has said.

France was hurt, divided and in need of a great federating event after recent elections. And Emmanuel Macron framed the Olympic Games as an opportunity to “unite around a France that welcomes the world”, calling for a “political truce” during that time.

From a headscarf ban for French athletes to social cleansing in the capital, these Games rest on a foundation of injustice, says Guardian Europe columnist Rokhaya Diallo

There is no love lost between France and Argentina on the football field these days and their quarter-final meeting in Bordeaux on Friday will add spice to the men's Olympic tournament.

Three months after the French Pacific territory was rocked by a wave of unrest, an uneasy calm has returned.

China’s Pan Zhanle takes 0.4sec off own world record to win 100m freestyle, while France’s Leon Marchand claims second Olympic gold of day

Can Denmark hold gold or will it be Great Britain or France or The Netherlands to unseat the reigning champions?

Léon Marchand of France shines at Olympics, winning third gold and setting new record in 200m breaststroke, showcasing international talent and competitive...