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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"240 Million People, 7 Athletes": Row In Pakistan Over Paris Olympics Commentator's Remarks
An 18-member Pakistan contingent has reached France for the 2024 Olympic Games. As the quadrennial event was declared open on Friday following a glittering opening ceremony, certain remarks by a commentator left Pakistan journalists and their people fuming on social media. Pakistan's contingent, consisting of 18 members, consist just 7 athletes while a total of 11 officials have travelled to France for the global event. During the opening ceremony, a commentator reportedly said: "Pakistan is a country of over 240 Million people, but only 7 athletes are competing at the Olympics". The remarks left many fuming.