Attended by 40 international journalists at its press launch in the prestigious Wyndham Grand Hotel, Manama, the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) announced the athletes comprising its Olympic Team on 6 July. 

She is one of the two weightlifters and the only female in the team of 36 refugees presented by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Yekta Jamali, who seeks to inspire women worldwide with her ticket to the Games.

Ryan Garcia's words on his social media of "I'm sorry", were welcomed by his followers. They are beginning to tire of the boxer's scandal after scandal. Garcia continues his antics, although this time, according to his social media messages, he seems to have realised that he is on the wrong track.

The Danish rider left the Grand Boucles after a week of competition "to focus on other goals". He injured his shoulder in a crash on the fifth stage and decided to prepare for the Olympic road race at home.

The 38-year-old, who made her debut two decades ago at Athens 2004, has been invited to Paris 2024 and will become only the fifth swimmer in history to compete in half a dozen Games.

The powerful squad under coach Steve Kerr, with LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant at the forefront, kicked off training camp on Saturday, ahead of their first test against Canada on Wednesday.

French authorities temporarily detained six people in an investigation into racist abuse against superstar Franco-Malian singer Aya Nakamura after reports she might sing at the Olympics opening ceremony, prosecutors said Friday.

Doubt continues to hang over the Seine river in the lead-up to the Olympics. The French capital announced recently that, according to the analysis conducted between 16 and 23 June, its waters were not suitable for swimming, which could directly impact the triathlon and marathon swimming events.

The federal government has delivered on its budget promise to support Canada's athletes preparing for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, announcing a $55 million (€50.6m) investment in the sport system on Monday.

Shot putter Amelia Campbell is among the numerous British athletes who have met the World Athletics ranking criteria but were not selected for the Paris Olympics team due to stringent UK Athletics standards.

Japan sent off its Paris Olympics team on Friday, aiming to surpass its best-ever gold medal haul from the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Games three years ago.

The ITF has announced the final list of tennis players who will compete at the Olympic Games. The five events will take place during Wimbledon this Friday. There will be representatives from 41 countries, the tournament will last nine days and will be played on twelve courts. Alexander Zverev will be defending his title, but Bencic will not as she is on maternity leave.

Tricia Heberle admits she would be "really worried for Irish boxing" if the sport were to lose its Olympic status. "Many children aspire to go to the Olympic Games," she said, as reported by the Irish News portal.