Thomas Bach has the World Anti-Doping Agency’s back regarding the organization’s handling of positive drug tests by 23 Chinese swimmers prior to the 2021 Tokyo Games. The head of the International Olympic Committee left no room for doubt in an exclusive interview with AFP on Friday.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has distanced itself from the groundbreaking move by World Athletics to offer money to Paris 2024 medallists, saying its role is to level the playing field and reduce the gap between the powerhouses and the rest.

The Palestinian delegation could consist of six to eight athletes. Though even if no athlete manages to qualify, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is considering inviting all to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Thomas Bach pledged that the Paris Games' Opening Ceremony along the Seine would be "iconic" and "unforgettable," notwithstanding persistent concerns regarding security for the open-air river procession.

For the first time, spectators will be able to sip the official beer of the Olympic Games. But the tipple won't go to their heads: it will be the alcohol-free version of the popular Mexican brand Corona. The International Olympic Committee made the partnership with Anheuser-Busch InBev official earlier this year; teaming up for both the Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028 Summer Games.

The Olympic flame set sail from the Greek port of Piraeus today to France where the Olympic Torch Relay will continue its epic journey. Crossing the Mediterranean on board the Belem, the flame is scheduled to reach Marseille on 8 May. 

 With Olympic spirit heating up worldwide, Greece handed over the Olympic flame of the 2024 Games to the Paris hosts at the Athens marble Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896.

Next month, Marseille is set to witness a monumental event as the Olympic torch arrives from Greece. On Friday, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin announced that approximately 6,000 police officers will be deployed to ensure the utmost security during this historic occasion.

British long jumper Jazmin Sawyers won't compete in this summer's Paris Olympics due to an Achilles rupture, it has been confirmed.

USA Track & Field (USATF) announced in a press release Thursday that it has expanded maternity support for its athletes, building on the coverage currently offered by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC). The expanded policy will provide athletes with more time to recover and requalify for Tier benefits.

It was an unprecedented success for Spanish sport. The national Olympic Committee wanted to honor the athletes who took part in the events that changed the country's sporting landscape forever. The 22 medals won in Barcelona and the first by a woman in a Winter Games set a milestone for Spain.

The Gulf Youth Games, themed "Our Gulf is One... Our Youth is Promising," kicked off on 16 April and runs until 2 May in the UAE. With 3,500 male and female athletes participating, the event showcases 24 sports competitions.

The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa has firmly stated their position regarding the vision and geopolitical issues surrounding the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. 

IOC President Thomas Bach will reveal the make-up of the IOC Refugee Olympic Team Paris 2024 during a dedicated live-streamed event at 13:00 CEST on Thursday, 2 May, 2024.