The latest news and analysis on the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Triathlon race faces potential delays after heavy rain increased levels of E.coli in Paris river
Google-owned video service in ‘early innings’ of sporting content growth, says CEO Neal Mohan
Minister says methods used to disrupt rail match leftists’ modus operandi, as separate incident hits telecoms lines
American athlete has been upfront about need to improve mental health to cope with competition pressures
Religious figures and rightwing politicians complain about portrayal of Christianity
Three big stories set the countdown tone
Swapping the car for the tree has not been a universally popular strategy
Brands see opportunity to engage younger audiences by supporting skateboarding and breakdancing
Seine provides stage for imaginative spectacle featuring Lady Gaga, Céline Dion and a hot air balloon
High-speed rail services suspended after fires ‘set intentionally’ to damage network
Targeted attacks hit strategic rail junctions, raising concerns about a range of threats ahead of opening ceremony
Also in this newsletter: some advice from Norway’s prime minister to the UK
Paris aims to end its ‘period of mediocrity’ and reach top five with top-down approach to developing athletes
Low footfall before Games raises doubts among locals over scale of immediate economic boost for France
Vladimir Putin has taken an increasingly belligerent stance on the Paris Olympics
Poor secondary market demand for expensive seats raises prospect some events may be poorly attended
Large swaths of the historic capital are being locked down as France gets ready to host Games
The vermilion double-header is now blooming in its thousands in Paris’s parks. It’s a chic expression of the city’s commitment to urban greening
Plus, The Hundred looks to lure big money investors
GB Rowing team are going to great lengths to avoid repeating disappointing performance of Tokyo Games
A weekend with the b-boys and b-girls dreaming of Paris
For some athletes the podium can be a platform
Water quality has improved after heavy rains, boosting hopes bacteria levels will be low enough for athletes to compete
Shortage of infrastructure funding has left Britain ‘behind the curve’ compared with rivals, says Andy Anson
After a divisive election, this summer’s Games will fire the starting gun on a vast project to transform the French capital