An outstanding performance from Antoine Dupont saw France claim their first Olympic team gold after beating two-time champions Fiji in an unforgettable final. New Zealand took the women's title, while the United States stunned the world with a historic bronze medal.

The 33rd Olympic Games of the modern era ended with a Closing Ceremony at the Stade de France in Paris in front of 80,000 spectators. The event was celebrated enthusiastically across the French capital for those who couldn't see it in person.

After months of complaints, Parisians are joining in the Olympic celebrations as they begin to see both positive results, such as cleaner streets, improved transport and enhanced security, even if a final solution for the Seine has yet to be found.

The idea of merging the Olympic and Paralympic Games into a single event is an interesting debate as the latter could potentially gain greater visibility due to the huge media coverage. However, it is not a view shared by IPC President Andrew Parsons, as he tells Inside the Games.

The athletes, the main protagonists of Paris 2024, are complaining about the food, the lack of air conditioning, and even the shortage of water in the toilets. Meanwhile, volunteers, essential for the daily functioning of the Olympic Games, receive only one meal a day as compensation. In contrast, IOC executives live in a parallel reality of five-star luxury and comfort.

Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris, held a press conference to outline the implementation of government policies aimed at achieving a complete transformation of the City of Light. From ecology to inclusion and equality, the French politician discussed the social impact of Paris 2024.

Paris 2024 has been some of the most politically turbulent in recent years, and unfortunately Israel has played a significant role in these challenges. This first-person account explores what it was like to support an Israeli team, navigating French stadiums with security concerns.

In an exclusive interview with Inside The Games, Tayyab Ikram, President of the International Hockey Federation (FIH), gave his views on the state of hockey and stated that "the World Hockey Championships are not in competition with the Olympic Games; they complement them and learn from them."

The controversy surrounding boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting continues with news emerging that the Olympic Committees of Algeria and Chinese Taipei have threatened legal action against the International Boxing Association if it discloses the test results on which their disqualification was based.

Rana Reider, coach of Italy's Marcell Jacobs and Canada's Andre De Grasse, has been banned from the Olympic Games after being stripped of his accreditation by the Canadian Olympic Committee over allegations of sexual and emotional abuse.

The Paris 2024 Athletes' Village was unveiled with great fanfare, highlighting its sustainability and innovation, with an emphasis on environmental friendliness. However, the most important aspect was overlooked: providing the right environment for elite athletes to perform at their best.

The Olympic family attended a reception in Paris for the President of the Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM), Dr Klaus Schormann. IOC Vice-President Dr Uğur Erdener and ASOIF President Francesco Ricci Bitti were among those who paid tribute to him.

At a press conference in Paris, officials of the International Boxing Association (IBA), led by Umar Kremlev, expressed their disagreement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Thomas Bach, blaming him for the death of women's boxing and accusing him of being a corrupt "sodomite".

Denmark reaffirmed their status as title contenders with a 32-25 win over Norway to finish the group stage unbeaten. Spain secured a last-minute win, while Germany comfortably beat Slovenia to set up a clash with France in Lille that will be watched closely by the Parisians.