Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has responded to comments made by Guy Drut, the 1976 Montreal Olympic gold medallist, who said he would vote for a coalition of the right and the far right in the French legislative elections.

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo acknowledged on Wednesday that the possibility of France's far-right coming to power in elections later this month is causing doubts and concerns as the French capital prepares for the Olympics.

France was the scene of massive demonstrations last Saturday organised by trade unions and left-wing parties to protest against the rise of the far-right, which opinion polls suggest is on the verge of taking power. Police reportedly estimated the number of demonstrators at 250,000 nationwide, with 75,000 concentrated in Paris.

It's the event of the year for France. And Emmanuel Macron believes that the French will "take the Paris Olympics into account" when they vote in the forthcoming legislative elections and will not want leaders who are "not ready at all", he told the press on the sidelines of the G7 in Bari, Italy, on Thursday.

The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) discussed the financial rewards that athletes receive for their performances at the Olympic Games. It concluded that such rewards should be supported when they come from the National Olympic Committees (NOCs), but not when they come from the International Federations (IFs).

Snap French parliamentary elections called just weeks before the start of the Paris Olympics are "extremely unsettling", the city's mayor said, as political turmoil emerged as an unexpected risk to the July-August Games.

Both bodies sign a historic agreement that will allow them to share information and work together to prevent misconduct and enhance integrity in esports. It will be a guide and advisory tool to prevent manipulation and ensure that competitions are free and transparent.

Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah has been banned from holding any position within the International Olympic Committee for 15 years for ethics violations. The Kuwaiti had served as president of the Olympic Council of Asia and the Association of National Olympic Committees.