Ukraine bans athletes from competing against Russians
Ukrainian athletes will not be allowed to take part in qualifying events for the 2024 Paris Olympics if they have to compete against Russians, government minister Oleh Nemchinov said.
Paris Sport News
Herve Renard appointed France women's team manager ahead of World Cup and Paris Olympics
Herve Renard has been appointed to lead the France women’s team at the Women’s World Cup after stepping down from his role as manager of Saudi Arabia. France were looking for a new boss after sacking Corinne Diacre just four months before the tournament kicks off.
Rafael Nadal eyes injury comeback in time to bid for 15th Roland-Garros title - 'I'll try to be competitive'
Rafael Nadal said he hopes to battle back from injury in time to compete for yet another title at Roland-Garros after he was presented a replica statue by the French Tennis Federation (FFT). The 36-year-old is currently on the road to recovery after suffering an injury at the Australian Open in January, where he was eliminated in the second round by Mackenzie McDonald.
Governments' criticism of Russia return to sport is deplorable: IOC
LAUSANNE, Switzerland: Criticism by some European governments of a plan to see a full return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international sport is deplorable and cuts into the autonomy of sport, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said on Thursday (Mar 30).
No quick Paralympics decision on Russia, Belarus athletes
The International Paralympic Committee has no plans to review the status of Russia for months after the IOC laid out its preferred formula for Russian athletes to return to competition.
Pauline Ferrand-Prevot: Ineos star hypes up Paris 2024 mountain bike bid - 'I can be really good at D-Day'
Pauline Ferrand-Prevot is stepping up her hunt for the one major title that eludes her: Olympic gold. The French star became the first woman to sign for Ineos Grenadiers ahead of the 2023 season in a bid to boost her prospects for Paris 2024. She has won 10 rainbow jerseys throughout a stellar career across mountain bike, road, cyclo-cross and gravel – and will target victory at the Games on home soil next summer on her trusted MTB.
Peaty skips British championships to focus on his mental health
LONDON : Triple Olympic breaststroke champion Adam Peaty said he will miss next week's British swimming championships as he focuses on his mental health ahead of the 2024 Paris Games.
Varvara Gracheva: Rising Russian tennis star could represent France at French Open this year
Varvara Gracheva has revealed her bid to obtain French citizenship, and could even represent the nation at the French Open next month. The 22-year-old Russian has been on an upwards trajectory in the world rankings and only last week knocked out world No. 5 Ons Jabeur in the second round of Miami Open in straight sets.