Despite recent heavy rains, swimming in the River Seine is still the plan at the Paris Olympics after a $1.5 billion (€1.3 billion) investment to improve the water quality, according to a report Thursday by the Associated Press. Marathon swimmers and triathletes are scheduled to plunge into the cleaned-up waters after the Olympics open in July.

Spain leads the way in nationality changes approved by the IOC with two footballers, while Russia (which is banned from participating in these Games as such) loses two of its own. The IOC also approved 7 other changes ahead of the world's biggest multi-sport event, which begins in 40 days' time.

Preparations for anti-doping measures at the Paris Olympic Games have been underway for months, with over 1,000 personnel dedicated to testing approximately 4,000 athletes during the competition. These efforts adhere closely to the guidelines set by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

To accommodate the thousands of soldiers responsible for ensuring the safety of the Paris Olympics, France is constructing the largest mainland army camp since World War II at a rapid pace.

Seven-time Olympic gold medallist Caeleb Dressel brings a new perspective to the pressure-packed US Olympic swimming trials on Saturday, where he and freestyle phenomenon Katie Ledecky are set to star again in the fierce fight for Paris Games berths. Dressel and Ledecky bring formidable credentials to the nine-day meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana, where only a top-two finish can secure an individual race berth in Paris.

Afghanistan will send a team of three women and three men to the Paris Olympics as demanded by the International Olympic Committee following the return to power of the Taliban in August 2021, the IOC announced on Thursday. The women will compete in athletics and cycling while their male counterparts will feature in athletics, swimming and judo.

A silver medal originally credited to Great Britain in the 1900 Olympics has been reassigned to France following new information about the cyclist who won it.

Six-time Olympic medalist Max Whitlock has been diligently researching online to confirm that he is indeed aiming for a record at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics this summer.

After visiting French Guiana and Réunion, the Olympic Torch continued its journey through the overseas territories as part of the Oceanic Relay, arriving in French Polynesia for a joint relay across the idyllic archipelago.

Two-time champion Rafael Nadal will not participate in Wimbledon this year to focus on the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, which take place from 26 July until 14 August.

Lionel Messi, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, has confirmed in an interview with US broadcaster ESPN that he will not attempt to win a second gold medal with Argentina at the Paris Olympics this summer, citing that the commitment is too demanding.

Britain's defending Olympic breaststroke champion Adam Peaty expressed contentment with being considered the "underdog" as he embarks on his comeback journey for Paris 2024 this summer.

Japan's tennis association announced Thursday that Naomi Osaka, a former world number one, has received approval to represent Japan at the upcoming Paris Olympics.  The Japan Tennis Association confirmed that former US Open finalist Kei Nishikori has also been granted approval to participate.

Lionel Messi plans to finish his career with Inter Miami, but he isn't looking to retire just yet. While he remains committed to his club, it is still uncertain whether he will participate in the Paris 2024 Olympics with the Argentinian football team.

Revitalised sprinter Cameron McEvoy is poised to make history in Paris after booking his spot in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games with an impressive 50m freestyle performance on Wednesday night. The 30-year-old will be the first male Australian swimmer to compete in four Olympics.