There’s nothing like the Olympics. Paris 2024 will prove that again July 21, 2024 The Olympics is a bastion of patriotism and memories of a childhood well spent; despite growing up and coming to terms with the politicisation of it, says Deputy Sports Editor Matt Hardy. Being asked about early sporting memories often leaves a sense of complete and utter embarrassment. Now 24, I don’t vividly remember the 2003 [...]
Paris 2024: France, elections, Olympics and a hostile mood July 18, 2024 When the International Olympic Committee awarded the 2024 Summer Olympic Games to Paris in 2017 there was a huge sense of anticipation and pride across France. Fast forward to today and the mood appears to be very different. In the lead up to major sporting events there is always a degree of trepidation around operational [...]
Rublev and others should be banned from Paris 2024 Olympics over pro-Russia stances, say Global Rights Compliance July 18, 2024 Olympics chiefs have been urged to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes – including tennis stars Andrey Rublev and Mirra Andreeva – from Paris 2024 after they were accused of violating rules for “neutral” competitors. The International Olympic Committee is allowing athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete under a neutral banner at the Games, which [...]
Zharnel Hughes: Team GB sprinters like me, Azu and Hinchcliffe can win medals at Paris 2024 Olympics July 17, 2024 In just 17 days’ time British sprinter Zharnel Hughes will hope to be one of eight men lining up for the biggest race of all: the Olympic 100m final in the Stade de France, Paris. It is the showpiece of the Games, where legends such as Usain Bolt, Jesse Owens and Linford Christie darted into [...]
Paris 2024: Which events are there still tickets for at the Olympics? July 16, 2024 With the Paris 2024 Olympics just over a week away fans are still, incredibly, able to get their hands on hundreds of tickets. Some are for the biggest events while others are for lesser supported sports. Here at City A.M. we have broken where the value is, and where can you get bang for your [...]
Team GB athletics star out to ease selcction guilt with medal at Paris 2024 Olympics July 16, 2024 The 30-year-old thought his dream of a second Olympic appearance was over when a muscle tear in his calf ruled him out of the UK Athletics Championships.
How can brands maximise opportunities around the Olympic Games? July 13, 2024 The summer of sports is well underway with the Olympic Games around the corner, and brands have more unique opportunities than ever to engage with consumers. But how can they get it right and maximise these opportunities? When talking with Snapchat’s senior manager for international sports partnerships, Kahlen Macaulay, we uncovered three key principles: authenticity, [...]
NBA return to London would be ‘wonderful’ says USA and Warriors coach July 3, 2024 Kerr's star-studded USA team will play at the O2 this month before heading to the Paris Olympics.
Mum’s the word as Dujardin bids to eclipse Kenny at Paris 2024 Olympics June 27, 2024 Dujardin travels to France already with six Olympic medals and three golds to her name.
Kerr-ching: First British athlete signs up for Johnson’s lucrative Grand Slam Track June 27, 2024 Kerr, world champion over 1500m, joins US hurdler Sydney McLaughlin in committing to the new competition.