PARIS (AFP) -- The transport system in Paris will not be ready in time for the 2024 Olympic Games in the French capital, its mayor said, sparking anger on Thursday, Nov. 23, from political opponents. With less than a year before the event kicks off, the transport infrastructure in Paris is already...
ATHENS (AFP) -- Greek Olympic rowing champion Stefanos Ntouskos will be the first torchbearer in the relay that will travel from Olympia to Paris for next year's Games, the Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) announced on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Greek Olympic rowing champion Stefanos Ntouskos (AFP)...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Five-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah, trying for a third consecutive 100-200 sprint gold double next year in Paris, will train under coach Reynaldo Walcott, her agent said on Monday, Nov. 20. Five-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah (AFP) Andi Sports Management,...
PARIS (AFP) -- Paris has linked Azerbaijani figures to a disinformation campaign aimed at tarnishing France's reputation as host of the 2024 Olympic Games, according to a report seen by AFP on Monday, Nov. 13. Diplomatic tensions have simmered between France and Azerbaijan, with the ex-Soviet...
AVARUA (AFP) -- The president of the French overseas territory of French Polynesia has suggested an alternative venue for the 2024 Olympics surf competition after plans for a gigantic tower at a planned venue in Tahiti site caused uproar. Surfers are due to catch the first waves of the Paris Games...
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino hopes the country’s performance at the 19 th Asian Games would translate to more Filipino qualifiers to the 2024 Paris Olympics. POC President Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino poses with Asian Games medalists. “We’re...
PARIS (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic defeated Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 6-3 in Sunday's final to win a record-extending seventh Paris Masters title and close in on securing the year-end number one ranking for an eighth time. Serbia's Novak Djokovic poses with the trophy after winning the men's singles final...
PARIS, France (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic rallied to defeat Andrey Rublev 5-7, 7-6 (3), 7-5 in a gripping Paris Masters semifinal on Saturday, earning a shot at a record-extending seventh title in the final against Grigor Dimitrov. The world number one relied on his unflinching powers of recovery to...
PARIS (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic edged out Holger Rune on Friday, Nov. 3, to avenge his defeat in last year's Paris Masters final and reach the last four, while Stefanos Tsitsipas set up a meeting with Grigor Dimitrov. Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his men's singles quarterfinal...
PARIS (AFP) -- World number one Novak Djokovic is the last of the top four seeds standing at the Paris Masters as he battled past unseeded Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-4, despite a stomach issue, on Thursday, Nov. 2. Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a forehand return to Netherlands'...
PARIS (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz slipped to a shock defeat on his return from injury on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the Paris Masters while Alexander Zverev needed three sets to see off Marton Fucsovics. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz spins his tennis racket during his men's singles match against Roman Safiullin on...
PARIS (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz said on Monday, Oct. 30, he was not yet at "100 percent" as prepares to return from injury this week at the Paris Masters, despite enjoying a practice session with rival Novak Djokovic. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (AFP) The Spanish star has not played since the Shanghai...
