Leonel Martínez, a trap shooter from Venezuela, left the Summer Games in 1984 without making the podium. At 60, he’s again vying for a medal.
Tag: Olympic Games (2024)
In France, Reports of Bedbugs Fuel Anxiety Ahead of 2024 Olympics
With less than a year to go before millions are expected in Paris for the Olympics, a wave of widely publicized reports of bedbug infestations has put French authorities under pressure.
French Police Search Paris Olympics Offices in Corruption Investigation
French prosecutors said they were investigating potential conflicts of interest, embezzlement and favoritism connected to public contracts signed by organizers of the Games.
Track and Field Keeps Ban on Russia and Belarus, Adding to Debate on Olympics
Another similar ban by the council that oversees ice hockey shows the issue has not waned.
Zelensky Urges Barring Russian and Belarusian Athletes From 2024 Olympics
In recent days, international Olympic officials have been unclear about whether the athletes will be allowed to compete in the Paris Summer Olympics.
FINA Restricts Transgender Women From Competing at Elite Level
The international swimming federation said transgender women who had experienced male puberty could not compete in women’s events.