Paris Olympics News

There is no denying the fact that international sporting events are meant to promote unity and fair competition among the global community. But the recent rise in protests in France against police violence has overshadowed this fundamental essence of sports as the Paris Olympics 2024 is just a year away. The tragic killing of a teenager by French police on June 27 has sparked discomfort and frustration among the people of France. To cast the shadow of silence, French authorities laid a ban on

One may argue that France might have bid for hosting the Paris Olympics in 2024 for economic gains or achieving legacy and prestige. Still, a deeper look into the situation gives a precise outlook regarding the reason for France to bid. This analysis presents the motive of France to bid for hosting the Games with the view of terrorist attacks in 2015. As the extremist attacks shook France to its core, the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, was of the view that the nation’s

In the year 2024, France will be hosting the Summer Olympics in Paris. Since the day Paris was awarded hosting rights for the Games in 2017, a massive debate is circulating that France has exploited the selection process by lobbying and using certain influences. It is evident that every country aspiring to host the Olympics, Algeria, for example, made concerted efforts to secure the hosting rights for the year 2024, but ultimately Paris won the race. Questions have been raised about the selection of

It has been observed that French people are considered rude by foreigners visiting or residing in France. However, this debate is longstanding and has proponents claiming it to be valid and critics providing counter perspectives. It is important to note that these kinds of adverse perspectives are fueled by cultural differences and misunderstandings among people. This analysis offers a brief yet concise discourse on how various aspects of French culture contribute to this perception of French people being rude. By having a deeper look

A renowned American Boxer and activist, Muhammad Ali once said, "The role of politics in sports is a complex one, but it is clear that athletes have a responsibility to use their platform to speak out against injustice. Sports can be a powerful force for change, and athletes can play a vital role in making the world a better place." In that context, the upcoming mega event of the Paris Olympics 2024 is facing a significant backlash on the participation of Russian and Belarusian

While France is busy preparing to host the Summer Olympics in 2024, a number of concerns have been raised about significant challenges in terms of peace and security for the overall event. To undermine the volatility in terms of security, the French government announced AI Video Surveillance for the Paris Olympics 2024. However, this has sparked massive controversy and debate among advocates of privacy and human rights watchdogs. The legislation presented by lawmakers allows the use of Algorithmic Video Surveillance (AVS) in any sporting events

While everyday discrimination is on the rise in France, concerns are mounting about their potential impact on the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024 in the wake of the recent riots in the country. This social unrest particularly caused by the killing of Nahel M, a 17-year-old Algerian boy, by the traffic police, has uncovered the ongoing inhuman acts of racism and Islamophobia prevailing in French society.  Some may argue that the repercussions of these ongoing riots on the Paris Olympics 2024 might be uncertain, but due

The Olympics have been the subject of numerous corruption allegations, from allegations about how the permissions to host games are awarded to allegations about how certain contracts pertaining to the execution of games are awarded. This time, when Paris is getting ready to host the Olympic Games in 2024, the event is faced with a controversy related to allegations of corruption surrounding the organization in charge of Olympic Infrastructure (i.e., Solideo) and the organizing committee of the Summer Olympics. These accusations have tainted the