The NBA’s French Revolution
In this week's roundup of French news we look at the rush to declare proxy votes ahead of snap parliamentary elections and the recent surge in racism and anti-Semitism in the country.…
Nigeria: Rope skipping spurs philanthropy
Rope skipping has transformed from a mere exercise to a competitive sport gaining popularity. In Nigeria's Kano state, a community uses this trend to stay fit and raise funds for the vulnerable.…
Why is Saudi Arabia investing billions in sports?
Saudi Arabia's big financial bets in the sports world are part of its broader Vision 2030 plan to diversify the economy away from oil, create more private sector jobs for Saudi people…
Basque Pelota, when the ball reaches 300 km/h
Basque Pelota, in which the ball can reach speeds of over 300 kilometres per hour, was once an Olympic sport.…
Zambia’s Kundananji making history in women’s football
Racheal Kundananji, the world's most expensive female footballer, inspires women at home in Zambia and beyond. The 23-year-old's transfer to Bay FC in the United States set a new transfer record in…
Arteta congratulates City as Arsenal title wait goes on
Arsenal's 2-1 victory over Everton proves in vain as their hopes of a first Premier League title for 20 years were crushed on the final day of the season as Manchester City…
Usyk beats Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champ
Oleksandr Usyk scores a razor-thin split decision over Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight boxing world champion in a thrilling contest at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh in the early hours of…
Paris 2024 olympics: Refugee team member Saman Soltani is dreaming big
Welcome to "Destination Paris", FRANCE 24's new weekly show ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Every Thursday we will be getting you into the Olympics spirit with the latest news, reports and…
IOC ‘disappointed’ after refugee athlete fails dope test
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said it was "disappointed" after refugee athlete Anjelina Nadai Lohalith was suspended for testing positive for the banned drug Trimetazidine (TMZ).…
More than just Games? Torch relay launches build-up to Paris 2024 Olympics
Paris hosts the Olympic Games this summer, but it's in a city founded by the ancient Greeks that it all begins. The Olympic flame has arrived in the Mediterranean port of Marseille,…
Empowerment through football
Bavarian soccer club Ingolstadt has appointed Germany's first female coach in professional men's football. While Sabrina Wittmann is in the role on an interim basis, club bosses haven't ruled out a longer-term…