Regan Smith seized a narrow edge over Kaylee McKeown in their fierce battle for the Olympic backstroke gold medals Monday, as Summer McIntosh launched her bid for 400m medley gold.

Eurosport, the official broadcaster of the Olympic Games, has fired Britain's Bob Ballard after he made a sexist comment about four Australian swimmers. The athletes had just won gold in the 4X100m freestyle relay.

A report by the Russian state news agency TASS says that four of its journalists have had their accreditation to cover the Paris Olympics revoked. It adds that no reason has been given for the decision.

Fencer Man Wai Vivian Kong won Hong Kong's third-ever Olympic gold medal on Saturday, disappointing the home crowd as she beat France's Auriane Mallo-Breton 13-12 in sudden death in the women's epee final.

France's cybercrime unit (OFAC) is pushing to get private data on several Israeli athletes competing in the Paris Olympic Games removed from social media, AFP reports.

Squash is stepping into the spotlight after years of being relegated to hidden back courts. Despite ongoing questions about its Olympic status, squash secured its place at Los Angeles 2028 last October, following years of efforts to be included.

American great Katie Ledecky edged defending champion Ariarne Titmus to be quickest into the Olympic 400m freestyle final Saturday, setting the scene for a titanic battle for gold.

All-conquering Chinese divers Chang Yani and Chen Yiwen bagged the first Olympic gold of their careers on Saturday with a superb victory in the women's synchronised three-meter springboard final.

The International Olympic Committee apologised Saturday for a gaffe during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in which South Korean athletes were incorrectly introduced as North Korean.

Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan will be hoping their performance in Paris will make up for their disappointing results in Tokyo 2020. But early predictions suggest the five nations could struggle to make an impact on the 2024 medals table.

Tennis star Coco Gauff on Thursday said the Olympics were an opportunity for Americans to "come together" during a turbulent presidential race back home, as she prepares to carry the US flag at the opening ceremony in Paris. 

Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina on Thursday withdrew from the Olympic Games tennis tournament, joining men's world number one Jannik Sinner in skipping the event.  The 25-year-old Russian-born Kazakh was down to face Romania's Jaqueline Cristian in the first round of the singles. 

As Paris 2024 kicks off, the impressive broadcasts and crowds will mask a troubling truth: the Olympics fail to truly support athletes or promote global peace, according to Global Athlete, who have voiced their concerns in a statement.

In an open letter, IBA President Umar Kremlev demanded the immediate resignation of IOC President Thomas Bach and his team. Kremlev has accused Bach of transforming the IOC into a wealthy entity that neglects athletes and sports communities, failing to serve their needs.