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A picture taken on September 15, 2017 shows the Olympics Rings on the Trocadero Esplanade near the Eiffel Tower in Paris
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Olympics

The Olympics is the most prestigious multisport gathering for athletes worldwide. Held every four years, the most recent Summer Games were held in Paris, and the next Winter Games are set to be take place in Milan.

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News

September 14, 2024

Uganda: Mourners pay tribute to Olympian Cheptegei

September 11, 2024

France foiled 3 attacks against Olympic Games: prosecutor

September 11, 2024

Raygun officially ranked world No. 1 female breakdancer

September 10, 2024

Uganda: Alleged killer of Olympic athlete dies from burns

September 7, 2024

India: Olympic wrestlers join opposition Congress party

September 5, 2024

Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei dies after being set on fire

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Reports & Analysis

IOC President Thomas Bach waving the Olympic flag

IOC President: Who will succeed Thomas Bach?

IOC President: Who will succeed Thomas Bach?

DW looks at the seven candidates aiming to become the next president of the International Olympic Committee.
SportsSeptember 16, 20248 images
A man with prosthetic limbs runs on a track with the Eiffel Tower in the background

Drawing to a close, Paris Paralympics leave their mark

Drawing to a close, Paris Paralympics leave their mark

A huge success, the 2024 Paralympic Games has boosted awareness and prompted Paris to make streets more accessible.
SportsSeptember 8, 202402:18 min
Ungarn | IAAF World Athletics Championships in Budapest | Rebecca Cheptegei

Ugandan athlete dies after being set on fire

Ugandan athlete dies after being set on fire

Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died from burns following an alleged attack by her boyfriend in Kenya.
CrimeSeptember 5, 202402:31 min
A shadow of an athlete on a blue mat bearing whitel Olympic rings

How to beat the post-Olympic blues

How to beat the post-Olympic blues

After a major sports tournament or Olympic Games, many athletes report feeling listless or depressed.
SportsAugust 15, 2024
Germany's Laura Lindemann and Max Rendschmidt carry the German flag at the Paris closing ceremony

Paris 2024: Why Germany's low medal haul isn't surprising

Paris 2024: Why Germany's low medal haul isn't surprising

Germany's 10th-place finish in the medals table at Paris 2024 has renewed a debate about sports funding in the country.
SportsAugust 14, 2024
Women's marathon gold medalist Sifan Hassan, center of the Netherlands, stands with silver medalist Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia, and bronze medalist Hellen Obiri, right, of Kenya on the podium

Africa takes home 43 medals at Paris Olympics

Africa takes home 43 medals at Paris Olympics

Africa took home 13 gold, 13 silver and 17 bronze medals, with the final two awarded in the women's marathon on Sunday.
SportsAugust 12, 202401:28 min
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In the spotlight

Sya Dembele, known as Syssy of Team France, doing a hand stand with her legs split during the breaking competition in Paris

Breaking enjoys its Olympic moment — but for how long?

Breaking has made its Olympic debut in Paris, but it won't return at the 2028 Games. What does it mean for the sport?
SportsAugust 10, 2024
Kids play in Olympic rings set up on Place de la Bastille, Paris

Paris 2024: Concerns for child athletes in the Olympics

Athletes as young as 11 will be among those competing in Paris. What does that mean for their development?
SportsJuly 26, 2024
Female Paralympic athlete in a wheelchair in a school gym

Can France's Olympics turn a neighborhood's luck around?

Parisian authorities are investing a lot into new sports facilities in low-income neighborhoods.
SportsJuly 9, 202404:52 min
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