Paris 2024: Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, branded Paris 2024
Matt Richardson has been withdrawn from Britain’s track cycling squad amid reports he is under investigation for misconduct. British Cycling has not given a reason, but The Times reports an internal probe is underway. Richardson has pledged to cooperate with any process and expressed disappointment at missing the World Championships in Shanghai.
Dame Sarah Storey has announced her retirement from Paralympic competition at 48 to focus on improving Para‑sport. Separately, the International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, restoring equal access for Russian athletes to qualifiers while reserving decisions on flag, colours and anthem use.
Six-time Olympic medalist Sunisa Lee has announced her return to competitive gymnastics, aiming for a third Olympics in Los Angeles. In an Instagram video, the 23-year-old says she is back in the gym and is willing to do whatever it takes to compete again, with a film project documenting the journey.
South Africa’s Chad Le Clos has extended his Commonwealth Games medal tally to 19 with a recent bronze and gold, as he pivots toward butterfly events and a fifth Olympic bid in Los Angeles.
Richardson has switched allegiance from Australia to Britain and is now racing for Team England in Glasgow 2026. Injury has sidelined him, replacement Harry Radford steps in as the sprint program kicks off; Hoffman remains a rival as England and Australia clash on the velodrome track.
England’s track and field team has seen a wave of withdrawals from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Johnson-Thompson and Hodgkinson among those pulling out to prioritise the European Championships in Birmingham. Replacements are named; the team cites injuries and scheduling as reasons.
Ramsay-Peaty misses gold in the 100m breaststroke at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing third with 59.65s as Jersey’s Filip Nowacki claims silver and Australia’s Sam Williamson wins. England’s Sheffield and Maskill set records in the 200m freestyle finals.
Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson returns to winning ways at the London Diamond League, beating Femke Broeders-Bol in 1:56.21 after a challenging few weeks. Josh Kerr also sets a 27-year mile record in London, while Dina Asher-Smith leads the British charge in the 200m. The event marks a positive, home crowd-led resurgence for Hodgkinson ahead of the European Championships.
French DJ Kavinsky, real name Vincent Belorgey, has died at 50 in Paris. Tributes describe him as a singular French voice; Nightcall, performed at the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony, is cited as a defining track. Paris prosecutors say no suspicious circumstances and an investigation is opened into the death.
A set of Olympic champions and rising stars are pursuing renewed elite competition ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Meyers Taylor plans a comeback after a concussion scare; Ohashi sharpens a return to elite gymnastics; Carey trains for a second Olympic bid; Gut-Behrami eyes continued competition after a knee injury.
Athletes owed millions by Grand Slam Track remain unpaid as creditors allege broader mismanagement after the league collapsed, with Michael Johnson arguing that all athletes have been paid. New legal filings and statements from Johnson paint a continuing picture of a stalled payout process and financial strain.
Le Court-Pienaar conquers stage victory after a late surge, while Reusser extends her overall lead. Pauline Ferrand-Prévot withdraws from the race due to illness, prompting a reshuffle in the standings and a tighter battle for the title.
Celine Dion has begun a 16-show residency in Paris after years away from touring due to a rare autoimmune disorder. Fans gathered outside a Paris hotel as she prepared to take the stage at the Plenitude Arena, with more performances planned for 2027. She emphasizes the ongoing support from fans and confirms the tour will run through September and October, with further May 2027 dates announced.
Top long jumper Davis-Woodhall has suffered a severe concussion in a rear collision while en route to training. She remains uncertain for the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest, with prize money of $150,000 for each event winner.
Iranian naval forces have captured a US Dive‑LD autonomous underwater vehicle at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command has said the drone malfunctioned more than a day earlier and carried no classified sonar or radar. Manufacturer Anduril has confirmed the loss and called the system attritable.
Céline Dion has returned to full live performance with a sold‑out 26‑show residency at the Plenitude Arena outside Paris. The 58‑year‑old has opened the run with a 2‑hour, 25‑song set; she has been performing despite a 2022 diagnosis of stiff‑person syndrome and has adjusted keys and pacing to protect her voice and stamina.
Athletes at the Ultimate Championship have secured $150,000 first prizes, reshaping how track and field rewards performance. Competitors across sprints, distance and field events have delivered standout results amidst a star-studded field.
Edgar Grospiron has stepped down as president of the Alpes 2030 organising committee amid ongoing governance turmoil. The IOC says it will continue to work with the committee to build on foundations. Lyon remains the host for the 2030 Winter Games after Nice was dropped from hosting plans.
World Athletics has reaffirmed its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competition as CAS reviews sanctions tied to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The IOC and other sports bodies have varied in their treatment of Russian athletes, with CAS hearings ongoing and the Los Angeles 2028 Games in view.
China dominates the pool at the Asian Games, with Zhang Yufei and Yu Zidi among the standout performers, as records fall and new talents emerge ahead of Budapest 2027 and the 2028 Olympics.
The Olympic emblem has been officially launched: a pink cockatoo crest symbolising both the Olympics and Paralympics, with First Nations elements and a Queensland-inspired design. Officials say the emblems celebrate Brisbane’s lifestyle as the games approach, with the mascot to be revealed later.