Plus, the race to lead the IOC and Juve’s year of financial pain
Candidates include current IOC vice-president and Zimbabwean gold-medal swimmer
‘For eight years, this has been my dream,’ says Algerian sportswoman after beating Chinese opponent in 66kg class
Even a glimmer of reflected glory is worth competing for
IOC defends decision to include two competitors barred by international federation after opponent abandons fight
Prominent position of sponsors’ brands is first for the Games
Brands see opportunity to engage younger audiences by supporting skateboarding and breakdancing
For games’ chief control body, big media changes and sponsor contract expiries point to challenges ahead . . .
Break, climb, skate and BMX freestyle events aim to widen interest in Olympic Games to more diverse fan base
Paris event organisers pledge to halve greenhouse gas emissions from London and Rio levels
World Athletics’ bonus plan sparks debate and the peace deal that could bring European football to America
Move exposes yawning financial gap between rewards for elite Olympians and other top sports professionals
Allocation of $2.4mn for Paris Games prompts concern over erosion of event’s spirit of amateurism
As costs have soared, there is less appetite to build sporting complexes which are destined for white elephant status
Decision follows Moscow’s attempt to absorb Ukrainian sporting bodies from occupied regions
Deal with luxury group will help bridge budget gap for organisers of 2024 games
As Paris 2024 approaches, the debate over Russian and Belarusian participation has split the sporting world
Belarusian competitors also barred as part of sanctions over Ukraine war
Rota of IOC-approved cities would have to meet temperature criteria as games face cost concerns
Two moves in past week that prevent most transwomen from competing have drawn ire of rights advocates
Norway tops medal table in ‘safe’ Games but event was tarnished by a Russian doping scandal
Games will be best remembered for the furore over the teenage Russian figure skater
Thomas Bach issues unusually frank criticism after teenager who failed drug test was berated
Organisers pledged event would be ‘economical’ but spending has ballooned
Athletes’ groups condemn decision clearing 15-year-old Kamila Valieva to compete despite positive drug test
