A dream deferred? An Olympic hopeful shares his scrape with deportation
But the lead-up to the Olympic trials would prove to be a tumultuous time for Lindo. Over the years, he and his family had applied for every single legal avenue…
All to know about the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony
What: opening ceremony, Paris Olympics 2024When: 7:30pm (17:30 GMT) on FridayHow to follow: Al Jazeera will have live commentary and photos of the opening ceremony as well as the build-up…
Paris Olympics organisers investigating football pitch invasion mayhem
A fan pitch invasion in the Argentina vs Morocco opener marked an unfortunate start to Olympics football competition.Paris Olympics organisers are looking into what led to a pitch invasion during…
Pakistan’s great fall: How former hockey giant failed Olympics test, again
Islamabad, Pakistan – The clock was ticking away, and only eight minutes remained for the Pakistani hockey team to break an embarrassing pattern of decline in a sport it dominated…
Argentina beaten 2-1 by Morocco in chaotic opening game at Paris 2024
Argentina are denied a draw in their Group B football match with Morocco by VAR review two hours after the match was delayed by trouble.A fan invasion in the opening…
Canadian women’s football staff sent home from Olympics over drone incident
Canada head coach Bev Priestman apologies to New Zealand, says spying scandal does not represent team’s ‘values’.Canadian women’s football coach Bev Priestman has removed herself from opening match duties at…
Paris Olympics 2024 tennis: Djokovic, Alcaraz headline top players to watch
Tennis will be one of the most highly anticipated Olympic events at Paris 2024, with a superstar cast of players targeting gold.From stars new to old, the competition will be…
Paris Olympics 2024 Basketball: Team USA, France, Canada – players to watch
The men’s basketball competition at the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris begins on July 27, 2024, with Australia taking on Spain in Group A.Players from the most prestigious basketball nations will…
Paris Olympics 2024 swimming: Schedule, events, venue, date, races to watch
Swimming is one of the most watched events at the Olympic Games with the speed and stamina of the athletes, and the close racing, forming a thrilling spectacle for the…
Paris Olympics 2024: Women’s football – teams, key players, format, matches
Which football teams are playing at the Olympics? When are the matches and who are the favourites? Al Jazeera explains.Women’s football has been part of the Summer Olympics since the…
LeBron James selected as USA’s male flag bearer for Paris Games 2024
The National Basketball Association’s all-time leading scorer is appearing in his final Olympic Games in France.Four-time NBA champion LeBron James will be Team USA’s male flag bearer at the opening…
Paris Olympics 2024: Men’s football – teams, players, format, matches, date
Which football teams are playing at the Olympics, when are the games and who are the favourites? Al Jazeera explains.Men’s football has been a regular fixture in every Olympic Games…