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The NHL resumes play after the holiday break with key events including the Winter Classic in Miami, the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, Olympic roster announcements, and notable player milestones such as Kane's pursuit of 500 goals and Fedorov's jersey retirement, all leading up to the Olympic break in February.
Imane Khelif, an Olympic gold medalist, is required by World Boxing to undergo mandatory sex testing to compete in women's events, as part of new policies to ensure fair competition and athlete safety, amid ongoing controversy over her gender eligibility.
Three men from Bulgaria, Germany, and Ukraine were released pending further investigation after allegedly placing five coffins at the Eiffel Tower, an act considered psychological violence. The incident, which occurred ahead of the Paris Olympic Games, caused distress among employees and visitors. The men were questioned but not charged, and remain free as the investigation continues.
Olympic champion Katie Ledecky has expressed that faith in the anti-doping system is at an "all-time low" following the handling of a doping case involving Chinese swimmers. Ledecky, who is preparing for her fourth Olympics in Paris, is concerned about competing on an uneven playing field. Reports revealed that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug before the Tokyo Olympics, but were not penalized due to contamination claims accepted by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Ledecky calls for accountability and transparency to restore confidence in the system.
A man in Bordeaux has been arrested for allegedly planning an attack on the Olympic torch relay, with police seizing a rubber pellet revolver and electronic devices from his home. The suspect, linked to the incel movement, had posted a message glorifying a past mass killing in the US. The Paris 2024 Olympics are implementing extensive security measures for the torch's journey across France.
USA Basketball has announced its star-studded roster for the Paris Olympics, featuring NBA all-stars LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant, among others. The team, which includes seven players with a combined 10 Olympic gold medals, aims to continue the USA's dominance in men's basketball at the Olympics. The roster also features first-time Olympians such as Joel Embiid and Tyrese Haliburton, and will be coached by Steve Kerr.
NBA Twitter reacts to Team USA's Olympic roster, which includes Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and other NBA stars. The roster announcement has sparked a mix of excitement, disappointment, and debate among fans, with discussions about potential final roster spots and predictions for Team USA's performance in the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.
The flame for the Paris Olympics was lit at the ancient site of Olympia in Greece, despite cloudy skies preventing the traditional lighting method using the sun. The torch will be carried through Greece before being handed over to Paris Games organizers. Thousands of spectators attended the event, and high security was maintained. The flame will travel to Marseille on a historic French sailing ship, with preparations for the games praised by the International Olympic Committee President.
Performers at the flame-lighting ceremony for the Paris Olympics, held at the birthplace of the Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, practice a 30-minute performance inspired by ancient Greek art and culture. The ceremony, featuring dancers and priestesses, has evolved over the years with added music, choreography, and costumes, drawing both admiration and criticism. The performers, selected for their resemblance to ancient youths, undergo rigorous rehearsals and feel the significance of participating in the historic event.
World Athletics will award $50,000 in prize money to Olympic gold medalists in track and field events at the 2024 Paris Games, marking the first time an international federation will offer direct prize money to Olympic medalists. The prize pot for 2024 will amount to $2.4 million for the 48 men's and women's athletics events, with relay teams of four splitting $12,500 each. The decision aims to recognize the athletes' role in the success of the Olympic Games and help offset the high costs of training and competing, with the prize money coming from payments to World Athletics from the International Olympic Committee.
World Athletics will be the first international federation to award prize money at the Olympic Games, with a total pot of $2.4m available for this summer's Olympics in Paris and gold medallists receiving $50,000. The move has been hailed as a pivotal moment for the sport by World Athletics president Lord Coe and former Olympic champions, signaling a step towards recognizing the financial commitment and sacrifices made by athletes. The decision has been praised as a positive step in building a professional sport and supporting athletes' livelihoods.
Paris waiters participated in the Course des Cafés, a race challenging them to carry a tray with a cup of coffee, a glass of water, and a croissant across a two-kilometer route. The event, revived after 12 years, aims to promote sport and French service excellence ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. The race, originally launched in 1914, drew thousands of spectators and city officials. The fastest participants, Pauline Van Wymeersch and Samy Lamrous, won tickets to the Olympic opening ceremony.
The International Olympic Committee's Executive Board has established a protocol for the participation of Individual Neutral Athletes (AINs) with Russian or Belarusian passports at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, including the creation of an Individual Neutral Athlete Eligibility Review Panel (AINERP) to evaluate their eligibility. AINs will compete under strict conditions, and their medals won't be displayed in the NOC medal table. The AIN flag and anthem will be used, and they will not participate in the parade of delegations during the Opening Ceremony. The IOC also discussed protocol elements and established principles for AIN participation in ceremonies.
The capacity for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games’ Opening Ceremony along the Seine river will be halved for security reasons, with 104,000 people in stands and 220,000 on raised roadways. French officials had initially planned for 600,000 attendees. An anti-terrorist security perimeter will be established, and airspace around Paris will be closed for five hours on the evening of the ceremony.
Kayla DiCello wins the all-around title at the USA Gymnastics Winter Cup, claiming gold in the uneven bars and floor exercise, while Sunisa Lee struggles with falls on the bars. The event marks the first major American gymnastics competition of the 2024 season and was expected to feature the return of Gabby Douglas, who withdrew after testing positive for Covid-19.