Lydia Ko was the favourite and she delivered, despite being five shots behind at one point in Saturday's final. However, the closing stages of the championship were exciting and close. Germany's Esther Henseleit secured silver, almost challenging the champion after a historic comeback that saw her climb eleven places in the final round.

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.

World athletics chief Sebastian Coe has hailed Noah Lyles, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Ryan Crouser as a "golden generation" after their gold medals at Paris 2024. He is confident they can share the spotlight in the US alongside traditionally dominant sports such as basketball and American football.

Cao Yuan successfully defended his title in the men's 10-metre platform diving on Saturday, securing an unprecedented sweep of all eight gold medals in diving for China at the Paris Olympics

China won the rhythmic gymnastics group all-around final on Saturday at the Porte de La Chapelle Arena with a final score of 69.800. Israel took silver with just the smallest of margins at 68.850 points, while Italy landed another bronze medal in the sport with 68.100.

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.

The Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium hosted the final canoe events on Saturday, marking the end of a thrilling series of competitions. The day was filled with historic moments, as athletes gave their all in a memorable send-off that celebrated both skill and perseverance in the sport.

The Climbing competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has concluded, marking the debut of the new format where speed climbing was separated from boulder and lead events.

Yusuf Dikec, the Turkish pistol sharpshooter who captured a silver medal at Paris 2024, has become an unexpected online sensation. Despite his newfound fame, Dikec is determined to stay grounded.

In a sport where scores hinge on both creativity and originality, she aimed to offer the judges a truly unique perspective. Her goal was to stand out by presenting something distinctive, ensuring her performance would be remembered not just for skill, but for its innovative approach.

Imane Khelif's pursuit of gold captured the hearts of her hometown, where she received overwhelming support. As she fought for victory, her community rallied behind her, offering encouragement and pride, highlighting the strong connection between the athlete and her roots.

The French central bank said on Friday that "the nation's economy should get a considerable bump from the Olympic and Paralympic Games" which is expected to boost the national GDP in the third quarter (Q3) by 0.5% points.

Algerian gender-row boxer Imane Khelif said that winning Paris Olympics gold on Friday was the perfect response to "attacks" and "bullying". Khelif comprehensively won the women's 66kg final at Roland Garros, having been the focus of intense scrutiny in the French capital in the past fortnight.

Germany beat Spain by 25-24 on Friday’s semi-finals round while Denmark defeated Slovenia by 31-30 at the Pierre Mauroy stadium.

The teams from Brazil and Canada faced off on Friday 9 August for the Gold, while in the men's category the final, on Saturday will be between Germany and Sweden.