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The Olympics are more than fun and games. They're a billion-dollar business with political overtones

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

The Independent UK

How will France's snap elections impact the Paris Olympics?

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.

Radio France Internationale

June 16 uprising: how a massacre in South Africa led to Africa’s boycott of the 1976 Olympics

As the world prepares for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, can we maintain faith in the nonpolitical ethos of the event? The Montreal Olympics Games in 1976 stands out, among others, as a clear instance of the games being used for political ends.

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French government accused of discrimination against its own athletes with Olympics hijab ban

Campaign groups including Amnesty and Human Rights Watch have spoken out against a hijab ban which will affect French athletes but not visiting competitors

The Independent UK

Macron's Election Call Unsettles Paris Olympics Build-up

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo on Monday described the prospect of French parliamentary elections just weeks before the start of the Paris Olympics as "extremely unsettling", while the International Olympic Committee played down any direct impact on the event.

International Business Times

Scorching Olympians toting air conditioners stymie Paris' claim to greenest Games

The International Olympic Committee has vowed that Paris will mark the most sustainable Games yet.

Axios

Microsoft says Russian influence actors are using AI for misinformation campaigns about the upcoming Paris Olympic Games

Russian actors have been leveraging the technology's capabilities to ruin the reputation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) by spreading fear about violence at the Olympic Games via AI-generated videos, articles, and images.

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Russia Ramps Up Disinfo Ahead Of Paris Games: Microsoft

Russia is waging an intense disinformation campaign aimed at tarnishing the reputation of the International Olympic Committee and stoking fears of violence at this summer's Paris Games, according to a new report from Microsoft's Threat Analysis Center.

International Business Times

Russian disinformation campaign targets Paris Games, Microsoft says

Russia is waging a "malign" disinformation campaign aimed at the Paris Olympics and French President Emmanuel Macron, Microsoft warned on Tuesday, accusations Moscow dismissed as "slander".

France 24

Report: Japanese carmaker Toyota set to end massive Olympic sponsorship deal

Reports in Japan are saying vehicle manufacturer Toyota will end its massive sponsorship deal

The Independent UK

Olympic Chief Bach Backs World Doping Body Over Positive Chinese Tests

The head of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach has backed the World Anti-Doping Agency in a row over its handling of positive drug tests by 23 Chinese swimmers.

International Business Times

Palestinian athletes to be invited to Paris Olympics

IOC head Thomas Bach expects six to eight Palestinian athletes at Paris Olympics, with invitations if they fail to qualify.

The Hindu

Intel Lays Out 8K Production, AI Tech Plans for Paris Olympics

Paris 2024 will be the first edition of the Olympics to utilize Intel Xeon processors to showcase an end-to-end 8K live streaming experience

TV Tech

A revolution for sport? Olympic vision for AI innovations laid out by IOC

The International Olympic Committee on Friday set the wheels in motion for how artificial intelligence could transform the sporting landscape

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The Hindu

Brisbane Games must fit the region, says IOC

The Brisbane 2032 Olympics must fit the city and the region and not the other way round, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday, less than two weeks after plans to construct a new stadium were scrapped.

International Business Times

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".

Radio France Internationale

Beijing 2008 Olympics: one world, one dream?

For the 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing advocated the idea of "One World, One Dream." However, the dream of the Chinese government is not the dream of everyone. In a vast social system long known for its tight control over its population, it's difficult for controllers and the controlled to share…

Radio France Internationale

French football teams discover their adversaries at Paris Olympics

France's mens Olympic football team were pitted on Wednesday night against New Zealand, the United States and a qualifier from an inter-continental play-off during a lavish draw ceremony at the headquarters of the Paris Olympic organising committee in Aubervilliers just north of Paris

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International Business Times

IOC Says 'Aggressive' Russia Criticism A 'New Low'

Moscow's criticism of Olympic restrictions on Russian athletes was beyond unacceptable and had reached a "new low", the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Wednesday.

International Business Times

Russia Rages Against Olympic Chiefs, Accuses Them Of 'Neo-Nazism'

Russia launched a furious tirade at the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday, arguing the IOC's restrictions on Russian athletes and its criticism of the Moscow-organised Friendship Games amounted to "neo-Nazism".

International Business Times

Russian, Belarusian Athletes Not Part Of Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Olympic chiefs announced Tuesday that Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in this summer's Paris Games under a neutral flag will not be able to take part in the opening ceremony.

International Business Times

IOC Accuses Russia Of 'Politicisation Of Sport' With Friendship Games

The International Olympic Committee on Tuesday accused Russia of "politicising sport" by launching its so-called Friendship Games from next September.

International Business Times

Russian Appeal Against Olympic Suspension Dismissed By Sport's Highest Court

The IOC suspended the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) in October last year for violating the territorial integrity of the membership of Ukraine by recognizing illegally annexed territories.

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Manny Pacquiao, 45, denied entry to Paris Olympics due to age

The International Olympic Committee confirms that Manny Pacquiao will not be allowed to compete in boxing at the Paris Games due to age restrictions.

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After Russian doping decision, the U.S. suddenly has 9 new Olympic golden medalists

A doping ruling Monday cleared the way for the International Olympic Committee to award U.S. athletes their first-ever team gold medal in figure skating for their performance in Beijing in 2022.

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