Paris Olympics Swimming Competition Faces Challenges Due to Dirty Seine River

Paris Olympics Swimming Competition Faces Challenges Due to Dirty Seine River

Dirty Seine River adds to uncertainty at Paris Olympics swimming competition (AFP, Paris, 26th) Organizers of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, France, may be a little uneasy about their commitment to hold open-water swimming events in the beautiful but often polluted Seine. Despite this, the city of Paris has always insisted that it … Read more

Hijab to be Allowed in Olympic Village at Paris 2024 Games, Despite French Minister’s Ban

Hijab to be Allowed in Olympic Village at Paris 2024 Games, Despite French Minister’s Ban

In response to statements by French Sports Minister Emilie O’Dea Castera last Sunday regarding the hijab of French female athletes, an International Olympic Committee spokesman said Friday that IOC rules will be applied and “there will be no restrictions on wearing the hijab or any other religious or cultural clothing” in the Olympic Village. . … Read more

Arco, Mauro Nespoli in the World Cup final in Hermosillo, six Paralympic Azzurri in the arc

Arco, Mauro Nespoli in the World Cup final in Hermosillo, six Paralympic Azzurri in the arc

The Italy of the arch will be the protagonist in the key international appointments of the weekend. Mauro Nespoli is the only blue to have qualified for the final of the World Cup circuit which will take place on 9 and 10 September in Hermosillo, Mexico. In the same days the athletes of the Paralympic … Read more

Para Athletics World Championships: Léon Schäfer Wins Bronze in 100m Sprint with Personal Best Time

Para Athletics World Championships: Léon Schäfer Wins Bronze in 100m Sprint with Personal Best Time

Status: 07/17/2023 9:22 p.m Léon Schäfer won his second medal at the Para Athletics World Championships in Paris. Born in Hanover, he ran to bronze in the 100 m sprint in a personal best of 12.18 seconds. A week ago, the 26-year-old won gold in the long jump. The winner of the last competition of … Read more