Indonesian speed climber Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi is one of the country's hopes for the Paris 2024 Olympics in terms of medal prospects outside of badminton, which has contributed all eight of its medals in history.

The IOC Executive Board (EB) has agreed to propose eight new IOC members for election at the 142nd IOC Session, to be held in Paris on 23-24 July and 10-14 August 2024, as well as the re-election of 15 other members.

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.

Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen, the most decorated male athlete in the history of the European Championships with six gold medals, is showing remarkable confidence, claiming that if he doesn't get injured, winning the Olympic Games will be "a piece of cake".

FIFPRO was concerned about the increasing number of games played in FIFA tournaments, which had a significant impact on the mental and physical health of players. After several warnings, they filed a complaint in Brussels.

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.

The International Surfing Association (ISA) has received with disappointment the news from the Los Angeles 2028 Organising Committee (LA28) that it has decided not to propose Para Surfing as a new sport for theParalympic Games.

The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) discussed the financial rewards that athletes receive for their performances at the Olympic Games. It concluded that such rewards should be supported when they come from the National Olympic Committees (NOCs), but not when they come from the International Federations (IFs).

The Paris 2024 Olympic Village will have special facilities for families and a dedicated space for "athletes' mental health", the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Wednesday.

The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) on Wednesday accused the Spanish athlete of 'manipulation' and 'tampering', further complicating his situation.

American transgender swimmer Lia Thomas has lost her appeal against World Aquatics' ban on her competing in the women's category, following a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

A number of athletes from Argentina have expressed concern about the reduction in resources available to athletes in the run-up to Paris 2024. Olympic medallists such as Paula Pareto, Luciano De Cecco and others have recently voiced their concerns.

Saudi Arabia and its expansion into the sports business continues apace. This time it has set its sights on boxing, with plans to create a league that will change the way the sport is played. The format would be similar to that of the Ultimate Fight Championship (UFC).

Former Australian rugby league international Jarryd Hayne had his rape conviction overturned on appeal on Wednesday and was released after spending a year in jail, although he could face a fourth trial.