The theatre director in charge of the opening day of Paris 2024 has an enormous task ahead. Not only does he have to develop a concept that will have an impact on the world, but he also has to navigate security, environmental and architectural constraints, and the opinions of billions of people.

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has released the report of 'Operation Refuge,' a comprehensive analysis and investigation into doping among young athletes and the trauma experienced by child athletes following a positive test.

Former US tennis stars, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, have criticised Saudi Arabia's bid to host the WTA Finals, saying it is a step backwards for tennis and women in general, given the country's policies towards women.

Zimbabwe cricket internationals Brandon Mavuta and Wessly Madhevere have been suspended for recreational drug use. They will be out of competition for four months.

The Executive Committee of the Dominican Olympic Committee (COD) has approved the acceptance of the resignations of six out of the 11 members in their executive positions. With less than half of its members remaining, the committee had no choice but to call for elections in order to comply with the provisions of its statutes.

The historic Polytechnic University of Turin in Piedmont, Italy, will host the 2025 Winter University Games and now has the torch that will illuminate the event from 13 to 23 January 2025. Named "La Guarini" in honour of the 17th century Italian priest and architect.

The Caguas Criollos won the Liga de Béisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente (LBPRC) for the 21st time. They triumphed in front of their home crowd, defeating the Carolinas Gigantes 4-1 in the eighth game of the best-of-nine series. They will now compete in the Caribbean Series in Miami from 1-9 February

Terrence Burns, who served as Senior Vice President of Marketing for Meridian Management, the exclusive and partially owned marketing agency for the IOC from 1996 to 2004, stated that Paris 2024 could mark the start of a new era for the Olympic Games after the challenges faced by  Tokyo 2020 and Sochi 2014 over Covid-19 and doping issues, respectively.

World Sailing issued a press release announcing its decision to authorise the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes, provided they compete as Independent Neutral Athletes, making them eligible to compete in the Last Chance Regatta scheduled for 20-27 April in Hyères, France.

The Leader of French Polynesia, Moetai Brotherson, announced that the construction of the controversial tower in Teahupo'o, Tahiti,, intended for use by judges during the surfing competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is progressing well and that the Polynesians have accepted the proposed solution.

Influential Olympic leader Sheikh Ahmad has had his forgery conviction upheld by the Geneva Court of Appeal, although he will not go to jail, a Swiss appeals court said in a ruling published on Monday.

With six months to go until the 2024 Paris Olympics, Steve Kerr's team has officially released its first roster of 41 players, including 23 Olympic gold medallists and world champions.

Security seems to be a serious issue in France, and even the Olympic torch, a symbol of Olympism, will have a special security operation with 100 police officers and agents dedicated to the task, as announced by the French Minister of the Interior, Gérald Darmanin.

Following last week's pre-Olympic hockey tournaments in Spain, India and Oman, the groups have been drawn for the 12 teams of each gender to compete for gold at Paris 2024.