After the amazing Ocean Relay in the France Overseas Territories, the Olympic Torch headed north to the Drome departement. This land of contrasts, from Grignan and Hauterives to Valence, is ideal for resting between natural landscapes and towns and cities full of character. The highlight was a triathlon team relay in Valence, where the famous three-Michelin-star chef Anne-Sophie Pic lit the cauldron in front of a huge crowd.

Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has responded to comments made by Guy Drut, the 1976 Montreal Olympic gold medallist, who said he would vote for a coalition of the right and the far right in the French legislative elections.

French authorities have bolstered security measures ahead of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, responding to earlier threats of possible attacks during the event. So, what do we know so far?

Born in North America to Spanish and French parents, Rafael Fente Damers qualified for the Olympic Games at the age of 18. During the celebrations, however, he dislocated his shoulder and had to be hospitalised.

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo acknowledged on Wednesday that the possibility of France's far-right coming to power in elections later this month is causing doubts and concerns as the French capital prepares for the Olympics.

The Olympic Torch Relay continued to Apt and in particular the Riaille lake, before heading to the historical centre of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, nicknamed the Venice of the Comtat Venaissin area, where it visited the Bassin de Bouigas weir.

Afghanistan will send a gender-balanced team of three women and three men to the Paris Olympics in a largely symbolic move, while no Taliban officials will be allowed to attend the Games, the International Olympic Committee said.

Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of the city that will host the thirty-third modern Olympic Games, has announced that she will bathe in the River Seine during the week of 15 July in an attempt to silence rumours of pollution in the river that could lead to the cancellation of Olympic events.

Great Britain has announced their triathlon squad for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, marking the first time since Athens 2004 that no Brownlee brother will be included.

Five-time Olympic gold medalist Jamaican Elaine Thompson-Herah will not defend her 200 metre title at the upcoming Olympics in Paris, it has been revealed.

Baron Pierre de Coubertin, often referred to as the "Father of Olympism", entered the Musee Grevin last Tuesday, just a few weeks before the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Karalo Maibuca will travel across the globe to compete for Tuvalu in the men's 100 metres at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. The 25-year-old previously served as the flag-bearer during the Tokyo Games three years ago, a role he will once again undertake in the French capital as the sole representative from his country.

The official schedule for the highly anticipated 3x3 Basketball Olympic Games is now available. 3x3 will return to the Games for the second time at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games from 30 July to 5 August 2024 at the Place de la Concorde in Paris.

The Women's Volleyball qualification for Paris 2024 came to an end on 17 June with the conclusion of the preliminary round of the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL). In beach volleyball, Paraguay surprised everyone by qualifying for the Olympic Games for the first time.

The Olympic Torch made a spectacular journey to the four corners of Martinique, known as the "Island of Flowers", revealing all that makes it so attractive, from the summit of the Montagne Pelee volcano to its lush landscapes and beaches.