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Paris Olympics 2024: French troops secure River Seine for opening ceremony

French authorities said 45,000 police officers and gendarmes are being deployed for the occasion

Paris Mayor Hidalgo swims in Seine to show it's safe for Olympic races

Several swimming clubs that had gathered to watch Hidalgo dive in were enthusiastic about the possibility of a swim. A huge line quickly formed to go in the water

Paris Olympics 2024 full schedule, Games list, timings, live streaming

The matches during the Paris Olympics will start as early as 11:30 AM IST and conclude by 2:30 AM IST.

CAPF & special forces canine squad in France for Olympics venue security

The dogs are from the sturdy Belgian Malinois breed which undertake infantry patrol and anti-sabotage sniffer tasks to detect bombs and improvised explosive devices (IEDs)

Olympics 2024: IOA releases list of 117 athletes, 140 support staff

For catering to the requirements of the athletes, additional coaches and other support staff numbering 72 have been approved

Paris 2024: Can Indian wrestlers deliver or medal winning legacy under risk

Success in four consecutive editions has enhanced the status of wrestling as a prime Olympic sport in the country. There was success at junior level too

Tennis players return to the red clay of Paris after Wimbledon's grass

The terre battue at Roland Garros used for the French Open hosts Olympic matches starting on July 27 two weeks after Wimbledon wrapped up with singles titles

Olympics-bound javelin thrower Jena says nearly quit sports last year

Jena admitted that Neeraj Chopra's Tokyo Olympics gold medal motivated him to achieve more in his sport but he found it difficult

Shooter Moudgil secures Olympic birth by overcoming last year's negativity

Understanding the importance of mental health issues, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has set up the Mentally Fit Helpline

Breakers weigh pressure, excitement as they make their Olympic debut

In the US, breaking is often considered to have died out in the 80s, but globally, the culture is thriving

Paris Olympics: Neeraj Chopra's gold boosts athletic budget by over 1600%

Paris Olympics: Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will lead a 28-member contingent of athletes at the Paris Olympics, in which a total of 118 Indians will participate

Team Mongolia's uniforms for 2024 Paris Olympics has netizens in chokehold

Team Mongolia's stunning uniforms in Paris Olympics parade 2024 designed by local label 'Michel & Amazonka' is grabbing headlines. The progressive fashion brands are run by two sisters

Olympics 2024: What to know, who to watch during shooting competition

Shooting begins on July 27, the day after the opening ceremony, and runs through Aug. 5

Olympics 2024: What to know, who to watch in men's basketball competition

Spain, Puerto Rico, Greece and Brazil. These are the four teams that won their way into the tournament on July 7

Olympics 2024: What to know, who to watch during wrestling competition

Competition starts Aug. 5 and gold medal matches are scheduled from Aug. 7-11

Paris Olympics: What to know, who to watch during men's, women's handball

The women's group stage gets underway on July 25, with the men starting two days later

Paris Olympics 2024: What to know, who to watch during judo competition

Judo begins on July 27 and concludes on Aug. 3 with the mixed team competition

Paris Olympics: What to know, who to watch during badminton competition

Group play begins July 27 and runs through July 31, the same day mixed doubles quarterfinals begin

Paris Olympics: What to know, who to watch during weightlifting competition

Doping troubles have dogged weightlifting, to the point the IOC threatened to remove it from the Olympic program beginning in 2028

ArcelorMittal highlights low-carbon steel tie-up with Paris Olympics 2024

Company revealed this week that its recycled and renewably-produced XCarb is behind the Torches that have been touring the world