just 16 Russians and 17 Belarusians have accepted invitations to compete under a neutral flag at the Paris

declined collectively, as did the wrestlers, even though Shamil Mamedov is still listed as attending Paris

This collective refusal followed a Saturday protest by their federations against the “non-sporting principle

 Only 16 Russian athletes will take part at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.

military forces.In March, the IOC projected that 36 Russians and 22 Belarusians would participate in Paris

most likely scenario,” compared to 330 Russians and 104 Belarusians at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.At the Paris

The athletes who were given permission to participate in this summer's Olympic Games have not accepted the "unsportsmanlike selection" by the IOC, the Russian Wrestling Federation said Saturday. 

federation said Saturday that ten wrestlers who passed the eligibility checks would boycott the Games in protest

v2CZSNOhrQ— Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (@RFERL) July 6, 2024Russian athletes hoping to compete in Paris

Climate activists in the United States and Europe are planning protests at airports, banks and the Olympic Games in a summer of stunts they have defended as necessary even if their tactics differ.

A22 Network, an alliance of activist groups committed to non-violent protest, said it was planning to

a statement.UK police said they pre-emptively arrested 27 supporters from Just Stop Oil before the protest

mass occupations" over the summer, including one at the start of the Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris

details.Climate activists disrupt the final hole at the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship with a dramatic protest

The more people talked about the protest, the more they discussed the climate issue, she added.

There was high drama at the the UK Athletics Championships and Olympic Trials in a very rainy Manchester on Sunday. Dina Asher-Smith claimed the women’s 200m title with a time of 22.18 on 30 June. Daryll Nieta finished second at 22.46, and Amy Hunt took third with 22.78.

Pattison aims for another global medal in Paris after winning bronze in Budapest, while Burgin, managing

7etVXCX125— British Athletics (@BritAthletics) June 30, 2024With Mclear lacking the qualifying time for Paris

Initially disqualified due to a false start, caused by distracting music, Chalmers was allowed to run under protest

 He raced to a championship record and Paris qualifying time, but Alex Knibbs was initially declared

Gourley’s victory earned him a spot on the Paris 2024 team alongside Mills and reigning world champion

the scene of massive demonstrations last Saturday organised by trade unions and left-wing parties to protest

reportedly estimated the number of demonstrators at 250,000 nationwide, with 75,000 concentrated in Paris

Forty days before the start of the Paris Olympics, supposedly apolitical and with a message of unity,

 Hundreds of thousands of people across France have turned out to protest against the country’s

concern "Forty-two days before the opening ceremony [on 26 July], we can say with great confidence: Paris

This event must be a great success for the nation," he added.Just as the Paris 2024 organising committee

of anonymity.Sebastian Coe, chief organiser of the London 2012 Olympics, expressed sympathy for his Paris

To accommodate the thousands of soldiers responsible for ensuring the safety of the Paris Olympics, France

In eastern Paris, where a fairground once stood, rows of temporary barracks have been erected.

era.France is constructing the largest mainland army camp since World War II to house security forces at Paris

resembling a city within itself, features rooms accommodating up to 18 soldiers, plumbing connected to Paris

According to Christophe Abad, the military commander for the Paris region, the chief concerns are "the

terrorist threat, drones, and the protest threat, cyber attacks."

With their hands painted red in support of Palestine, the protesters repeated a demonstration from March to persuade IOC officials to ban Israel from the Games. The event was organised by several groups. Among them was the European Muslim Forum.

Last Wednesday, demonstrators again called for a boycott of Israel at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

However, we believe in the power of the people, in justice, in fairness, and we will continue to protest

and demand fair play from the IOC," Stamou concluded.The organisations taking part in Wednesday's protest

EFMThese organisations highlighted the double standards and discrimination faced by Palestine at a protest

No government officials from either country will be invited to Paris.

American sprinter and Mexico 1968 Olympic champion, famous for his raised fist gesture as an anti-racist protest

His raised fist on the podium at Mexico 1968 in protest against racial discrimination, made at the height

pic.twitter.com/U0TRyYz1Vg— Palais de la Porte Dorée (@Palaisptedoree) June 12, 2024Smith, 80, is in Paris

Sport has become a vehicle for protest against injustice through the years.

American football player Colin Kaepernick started a movement to take a knee in protest against racism

However, the "forgotten man" of the Mexico protest was hailed by Smith as "one of the greatest people

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games, a highly anticipated international event, face numerous threats due to

The Paris Olympics, drawing athletes from over 200 nations, widespread media coverage, and millions of

Insikt Group has pinpointed several high-priority threats to the Games.Multifaceted threats to the 2024 Paris

Future’s Insikt Group said.Hacktivist Disruptions Hacktivists may attempt cyber disruptions to protest

France, NATO, and Israel", the report said.Civil unrest and disruptive protestsA significant array of protest

Ideologically driven protest groups will also seek to disrupt the event to advance their agendas.

dismissed a report from Microsoft that said Russia was ramping up a disinformation campaign ahead of the Paris

the reputation of the International Olympic Committee and stoking fears of violence at this summer's Paris

is ramping up these malign campaigns against France, President (Emmanuel) Macron, the IOC, and the Paris

Peskov told reporters in response to the accusations.The Russian Embassy in Paris on Tuesday also said

In a statement, the embassy said it "expresses a decisive protest against the latest Russophobic campaign

the reputation of the International Olympic Committee and stoking fears of violence at this summer’s Paris

The group 'The Other Side of the Coin' has produced a report showing that France is following the same practice as previous games. The most disadvantaged people are being excluded. There has been a more rapid than usual eviction of vulnerable people and police action.

They recently published a report highlighting that the practices used by those organising the Paris 2024

clean-up in order to present an immaculate city to the world.The group accused the organisers of the Paris

aspects, but places particular emphasis on the actions of the French police to clear the streets of Paris

Using banners and graffiti, they protested against the practices of the Paris 2024 organisers.

The protest called for equality for the most disadvantaged people.

The organising committee of the Global Summit for Palestine, initiated by the European Muslim Forum (EMF), has called for the resignation of Thomas Bach and accused the IOC of 'double standards'. Nkosi Mandela, a member of the committee, flew in from South Africa to personally deliver a letter to the members of the IOC in which she issued an ultimatum: "Expel Israel or face a boycott".

European Muslim Forum is the total and absolute opposition to the inclusion of the Israeli team in the Paris

Lausanne, in which he issued an ultimatum: "Either Israel is excluded from the Olympic Games, or the Paris

was held at the University of Lausanne.The protest was also taken to the streets of Lausanne and to the

is not the first time the EMF has protested at the IOC headquarters.They organised a peaceful public protest

They also delivered a letter to IOC members the day before the protest, outlining their demands and calling

Amnesty International has staged a symbolic funeral in protest at the French parliament's approval of

intelligence for surveillance during the Games, which will take place from 26 July to 11 August in Paris

and other French cities, including overseas territories.The protest took place this Tuesday at the famous

International France carry a coffin during a symbolic action against facial recognition on 28 may in Paris

treaties and covenants.The rights group argues that facial recognition undermines the right to peaceful protest

party to form Spanish government, has asked current president Pedro Sanchez to pull the country out of Paris

2024 and sever ties with Israel to protest the war in Gaza.

participants are welcome and asked for the country to renounce going to the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in Paris

athletes from said countries that have positioned themselves against the Russian invasion can compete in Paris

continue to dominate the headlines: Last week, days after it issued a list of recommendations to its Paris

the Mediterranean port just 12 days after it departed from Greece with the flame set to highlight the Paris

around the bay of Marseille with hundreds of other vessels, sparking Olympic enthusiasm 79 days from the Paris

The Games are coming home," chief Paris 2024 organiser Tony Estanguet said on Monday, referring to the

some 6,000 security forces to ensure that nothing went wrong on Wednesday, as terrorist threats and protest

In the sky of Marseille, the @PAFofficiel welcomes the Olympic Flame 🛩️ pic.twitter.com/TGhCkkAeTB— Paris

The Paris Olympics will run from July 26-August 11, followed by the Paralympics from August 28-September