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France dominate first day of IJF Grand Slam in Antalya

  • Judo

earthquake preceded the first day of the International Judo Federation (IJF) Grand Slam in Antalya, where France

Ganbaataryn Narantsetseg beat Brazil's Amanda Lima and Germany's Katharina Menz respectively.Blandine Pont of France

season in the women's under-48kg category in Antalya ©IJFOlympic bronze medallist Luka Mkheidze of France

2020 individual silver medallist and mixed team champion Amandine Buchard provided another gold for France

fourth French victory of the day came through Maxime Gobert in the men's under-66kg.4/4 Golds so far for France



Paris 2024 vows to deliver "celebration" at Paralympics with "strong legacy"

  • Paris 2024 Paralympics

The Paris 2024 Organising Committee has reaffirmed its commitment to the Paralympic integration strategy with the goal of making next year's Paralympic Games "a great moment of celebration that leaves a strong legacy for the inclusion of people with disabilities".

Champs-Elysées to the Place de la Concorde and a record 300 hours of coverage on public broadcaster France


Between 140 and 170 boats set to carry 10,000 athletes at Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony

  • Paris 2024

Between 140 and 170 boats are set to be used to transport around 10,000 athletes during the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony on the River Seine.

the unique, aquatic Ceremony on July 26 next year have been confirmed by the Prefect for the Ile-de-France

completed in time for the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony on July 26, the Prefect for the Ile-de-France



Australian Olympic Committee to partner with Egis

  • ONOC

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) will be partnering with Egis, an engineering consultant and infrastructure operator company, in a deal that will last until 2026.

The Egis group is a multi-billion company that operates in 120 countries, starting off in France in 1970


Paris 2024 updates IOC Executive Board on progress and plans

  • Paris 2024

Members of the Paris 2024 Organising Committee explained their plans for this year's Olympic and Paralympic Week to the International Olympic Committee's Executive Board, as part of a report on preparations.

physical activity for young people initiative.More than two million students and 7,000 schools across France

ImagesAround 3.25 million were sold in the first phase - a record for any individual sporting event in France



IOC speeds up three athlete nationality changes in time for Paris 2024

  • Paris 2024

Changes of nationality for three athletes inside the normal waiting period have been approved by the International Olympic Committee's Executive Board, in time for them to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

accordance with BLR 2 to Rule 41 of the Olympic Charter.Triathlete Jeanne Lehair is transferring from France



Table tennis line-up for 2023 European Games confirmed

  • Kraków 2023

The countries which will compete in table tennis at the Kraków-Małopolska 2023 European Games have been confirmed with places at Paris 2024 up for grabs.

Poland, who automatically qualify as hosts, will be joined by Germany, Sweden, France, Portugal, Romania

men's tournament.For the women's tournament, the hosts will be joined by Germany, Romania, Portugal, France


Chilevisión acquire rights to broadcast Paris 2024 in Chile

  • Paris 2024

Chilevisión, Paramount's broadcast channel in Chile, has obtained the rights to broadcast the Paris 2024 Olympics, the International Olympic Committee has announced.

The broadcast of the Games in France will be exclusive and free-to-air for citizens of Chile.Around 200


Paris 2024 security coordinator suspended for alleged inappropriate behaviour

  • Paris 2024

The French Government's national security coordinator for the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, Ziad Khoury, has been suspended by Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin for alleged "inappropriate behaviour" towards a woman, reports have said.

French Senate and National Assembly.There have also been widespread protests and civil disturbances in France


Bill for AI-powered surveillance at Paris 2024 takes one step closer after latest vote

  • Paris 2024

French lawmakers at the National Assembly have overwhelmingly voted for artificial intelligence (AI) powered surveillance cameras to be used at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games by 400 to 93.

the way for the technology's use in cameras mounted on drones.Human rights organisations argue that France

advisor on AI regulation Mher Hakobyan claims that the technology's use "risks permanently transforming France

protest, and freedom of assembly and expression".The law's passing comes amid huge social unrest in France