The four national teams secured their qualification by winning the semi-finals of the FIH 2024 Olympic Qualifiers. The semi-finals took place last Thursday in Ranchi and Valencia. Japan, Ireland, India and Great Britain still have one more chance to qualify for Paris 2024.

Despite security concerns and the potential for attacks, Israel has confirmed its participation in the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. It has also been confirmed that Israeli athletes will be accommodated in the Olympic Village, just like any other delegation.

This Saturday sees the start of the Pre-Olympic Football Tournament in Venezuela, which will determine the two spots reserved for CONMEBOL at Paris 2024. Brazil must secure their place if they are to defend their title, while Argentina must qualify if they are to see Messi at the Olympics.

Spain won a tight match against Croatia 10-11 with a crucial goal from Granados to claim the European Water Polo Championship. They also picked up another prize by qualifying for Paris 2024.

Almost 20,000 military personnel will be mobilised during the Olympic Games in Paris (26 July - 11 August). This was announced on Tuesday by Pierre Schill, Chief of Staff of the French Army, at a press conference in Metz.

Alejandro Blanco, President of the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE), expressed great optimism that his country would be able to beat the record medal tally of Barcelona 92 (22). He also reiterated that Madrid is the best city to host the Olympic Games.

The Pope wants the power of sport to 'break down barriers and promote peace' to end the world's wars.. He is focusing on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as a global showcase and a source of 'hope'. His words came during a meeting with the Athlética Vaticana. Vatican News reported.

The FIVB (International Volleyball Federation) has announced that national teams participating in Paris 2024 will have the option to include an additional player as a reserve. The total roster will now consist of 13 players, with the reserve only able to play in exceptional circumstances.

For the first time in its 40-year sponsorship programme, the International Olympic Committee has signed up Anheuser-Busch InBev as a beer brand, Corona Cero, a non-alcoholic version of Corona beer.

Romell Knowles, president of the Bahamas Olympic Committee, is excited about the Bahamas' efforts in the run-up to the Olympic Games, which begin in Paris on 26 July. Basketball, with the real possibility of becoming the first Bahamian team in Olympic history, is the great hope for the Caribbean islands near the United States.

Climbing is set to become an Olympic sport in Paris, having debuted as an exhibition sport in Tokyo. But it has come under intense criticism over concerns that it could lead to eating disorders and health problems among athletes who chase success at the expense of their well-being.

Hockey's final ticket to Paris 2024 will take place in three different countries from 13 January. Spain will host one men's and one women's group, while Oman and India will host the remaining qualifying matches.

Up to 45,000 members of the French security forces will be deployed during the Games. They will be joined by tens of thousands of private security guards. 

More than two hundred Ukrainian athletes have signed a special petition calling for athletes born in Russia and Belarus to be banned from competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, even if they are not representing their countries and are competing as neutrals.

In the face of growing rumours on social media about a change of venue for the aquatic events, the organisers have firmly denied this and confirmed that the event will go ahead as originally planned.