Statue to women’s sports pioneer Alice Milliat unveiled in Paris

A striking statue of women’s sports pioneer Alice Milliat has been unveiled, to the strains of the Olympic Anthem, at the House of Sport in Paris.
A striking statue of women’s sports pioneer Alice Milliat has been unveiled, to the strains of the Olympic Anthem, at the House of Sport in Paris.
The French city of Nancy has become the latest to receive the Terre de Jeux label by the organisers of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, given to communities who support France's upcoming hosting of the event.
Four French National Federations have reportedly agreed solidarity contributions to opt out of wearing Le Coq Sportif kit at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF) has changed the dates of the first edition of its Masters Games, which has been billed as part of a Paris 2024 legacy initiative.
A new appeal has been filed by groups opposing the construction of the Paris 2024 Media Village in Georges-Valbon park.
A 20-year-old Frenchman is set to swim the length of the River Seine - the venue for the open-water swimming events at the Paris 2024 Olympics - to raise awareness of water pollution.
The deeds of sale for two parts of the Paris 2024 Athletes' Village have been officially signed.
World Karate Federation (WKF) President Antonio Espinós claimed the popularity of the sport on social media contradicts one of the reasons for its exclusion from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
French Minister for Sport Roxana Maracineanu has signed an agreement pledging financial support to the Olympic Refuge Foundation ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
France, the 2024 Summer Olympic host, has been asked to bring its anti-doping rules into line with the new World Anti-Doping Code by April, or face possible non-compliance proceedings.
The Eiffel Tower is set to receive a golden look by the conclusion of this year, with the Parisian landmark undergoing renovation work ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The fifth edition of Olympic and Paralympic Week was held in France digitally due to the coronavirus pandemic, with organisers producing videos featuring athletes and influencers.
American track and field athlete Jordan Gray has launched a campaign for a women's decathlon event to be included at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Paris 2024 has unveiled the first group of 26 athlete entrepreneurs who are set to champion social and environmental projects in France and in Africa under its partnership with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD).
Eight leaders have been named to start UK Sport’s new initiative to increase female representation in elite coaching within the Olympic and Paralympic field by the time of the Paris 2024 Games.