The Seine will play a starring role, as it always has in the history of Paris, although this time the eyes of the world will be even more focused on its waters. Questions of pollution and dirt, the uncertainty surrounding the opening ceremony on barges on the river, and the possibility of discipline being suspended are all major issues just 3 months away.

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin embarked on an official visit to Morocco on Monday, where he expressed appreciation for the kingdom's invaluable assistance in combatting terrorism within France in the build up to Paris 2024.

Gracenote, Nielsen's content solutions business unit, has projected the top 10 nations in the medal table for Paris 2024 with the Games hosts expected to finish third behind the two Olympic superpowers.

With 100 days to go until the opening of the Olympic Games in Paris, the facilities are ready and the main concern is security, especially for the opening ceremony on the Seine, which is a major challenge.

After the three women's qualifying tournaments, the International Handball Federation prepared the draw for both the men's and women's Olympic handball tournaments, with reigning Olympic champions and hosts France finally 'picking' their group.

The visit is one of the anticipated steps for the French bid since it was selected by the IOC last November as the "preferred host" for the 2030 Olympics, while the American city of Salt Lake City was the only candidate for the 2034 Olympics.

The organisers of the Paris Olympics have promised a "great national party", but with just 100 days to go, France's divisive politics and gloomy mood are casting a shadow over the anticipation.

Latvia's men and Azerbaijan's women won the FIBA 3x3 Universality 2024 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Hong Kong, China, to book their places at the Paris Olympics.

The first edition of the Padel Best Expo in Monte-Carlo held alongside the Rolex Master, ended with a gala dinner at Twiga, where the winners of the Givova Five Padel Cup were awarded. Italy was honoured for launching the event and is already thinking about the 2025 edition.

Juan Antonio Samaranch, vice-president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), reiterated that the Olympic Movement has "a lot at stake" with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, because the event must be "the symbol needed to change the terrible dynamic" that the planet is experiencing.

In line with its vision of "Games Wide Open," Paris 2024 was delighted to work with the Torch Relay's Presenting Partners, Coca-Cola and Banque Populaire & Caisse d'Epargne, to involve as many French people as possible in the Torch Relay. By taking the flame to six overseas territories, the Relay across the Oceans will also prepare French people from all over the world to celebrate the Games. 

French President Emmanuel Macron says he remains hopeful that national team captain Kylian Mbappé will be able to play for his country at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.

Health agency has warned of the risk of importing the disease as France will welcome millions of foreign visitors during the Olympic Games, according to AFP, in a new worry for the Organising Committee chaired by Tony Estanguet.

Although still a taboo subject for some, significant progress is being made in studying the influence of the menstrual cycle on the psychophysical performance of elite and Olympic athletes, who are beginning to be included in scientific studies in this area.

The Baseball Association of Hong Kong in China will host the 12-team tournament, the World Baseball and Softball Confederation (WBSC) has announced. The event will be held at the Central Harbourfront Event Space.