Games chief Estanguet confirms salary investigation
PARIS : Paris 2024 Olympics chief Tony Estanguet on Saturday confirmed an investigation into his salary as president of the organising committee was ongoing.
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'Unprecedented' security operation promised for Paris Olympic Games
The organisers of the Paris Olympics have promised an "unprecedented" security operation in the city ahead of the official start of the games later this week, and indeed the signs are everywhere in the heart of the French capital.
Who will light the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron?
PARIS : The identity of the person who lights the Olympic cauldron on the night of the opening ceremony is one of sport's best-kept secrets, with less than a dozen people in the know.
Snoop Dogg to carry Olympic torch ahead of Paris opening ceremony - ESPN
American rapper Snoop Dogg will be among the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame in the final stretch before the opening ceremony of the Paris Games on Friday.
Paris hopes security won't spoil the party at 2024 Olympics opening
PARIS : As Paris makes final preparations for the Summer Olympics, the grand opening ceremony along the river Seine on Friday has created an unprecedented security challenge that organisers hope won't dampen the party vibe.
Olympics: Global cyber outage hits deliveries, accreditation - ESPN
The Paris Olympics' organising committee said on Friday the impact of a global cyber outage on its operations was limited and ticket sales were unaffected however accreditation and uniform deliveries have been affected one week ahead of the Games.
Paris mayor finally swims in Seine to prove water purity
PARIS : Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo finally swam in the River Seine on Wednesday, fulfilling a promise to try to convince doubters that its waters will be clean enough to hold Olympic swimming events.
Paris mayor takes pre-Olympics dip to prove Seine clean
The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, swam in the murky waters of the Seine to demonstrate the river is now clean enough for outdoor Olympic swimming events.