https://www.voanews.com/z/6923 Olympics https://www.voanews.com/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.voanews.com/z/6923 en 2026 - VOA 60 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:23:27 -0400 Pangea CMS – VOA Position requires deft skills in sports and real-world politics https://www.voanews.com/a/as-election-for-ioc-president-looms-what-is-the-job-and-who-are-the-7-candidates-/7786765.html https://www.voanews.com/a/as-election-for-ioc-president-looms-what-is-the-job-and-who-are-the-7-candidates-/7786765.html Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:47:57 -0400 OlympicsEuropewebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe will face stiff opposition from, among others, Kirsty Coventry, bidding to become the first woman and African to head the IOC, and cycling boss David Lappartient https://www.voanews.com/a/coe-among-7-candidates-to-succeed-bach-as-ioc-president/7785995.html https://www.voanews.com/a/coe-among-7-candidates-to-succeed-bach-as-ioc-president/7785995.html Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:40:19 -0400 EuropeOlympicswebdesk@voanews.com (Agence France-Presse) A summer bonanza which started under pouring rain on July 26 with a remarkable Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine River ended Sunday with the Paralympics closing at a rain-soaked Stade de France https://www.voanews.com/a/france-bids-farewell-to-its-sporting-summer-at-paralympics-closing-ceremony-/7776177.html https://www.voanews.com/a/france-bids-farewell-to-its-sporting-summer-at-paralympics-closing-ceremony-/7776177.html Sun, 08 Sep 2024 16:29:05 -0400 EuropeOlympicswebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) The Paris Olympics have just ended, but some diehard fans are already planning for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, California. Vivianne Robinson is one of them. Angelina Bagdasaryan has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. VOA footage by Vazgen Varzhabetian. https://www.voanews.com/a/paris-flame-barely-extinguished-superfan-readies-for-next-summer-olympics/7768656.html https://www.voanews.com/a/paris-flame-barely-extinguished-superfan-readies-for-next-summer-olympics/7768656.html Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:24:24 -0400 USAOlympicswebdesk@voanews.com (Angelina Bagdasaryan) Born in Syria, Al Hussein fled the civil war in his homeland, first seeking refuge in Turkey before settling in Greece in 2014 https://www.voanews.com/a/refugee-paralympian-al-hussein-brings-message-of-hope-/7768053.html https://www.voanews.com/a/refugee-paralympian-al-hussein-brings-message-of-hope-/7768053.html Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:44:46 -0400 Middle EastOlympicswebdesk@voanews.com (Agence France-Presse) Organizers confirmed events would go ahead Monday, saying in a statement that new water testing results and monitoring ‘indicate that water quality continues to improve’ https://www.voanews.com/a/paralympic-triathlon-events-postponed-for-a-day-because-of-poor-water-quality-in-seine-river/7767859.html https://www.voanews.com/a/paralympic-triathlon-events-postponed-for-a-day-because-of-poor-water-quality-in-seine-river/7767859.html Sun, 01 Sep 2024 21:49:38 -0400 EuropeOlympicswebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) Having the world’s second-tallest man at the front of the net can make quite the difference for an already-dominant Iranian team https://www.voanews.com/a/iranians-loom-over-paralympic-sitting-volleyball-competition/7767481.html https://www.voanews.com/a/iranians-loom-over-paralympic-sitting-volleyball-competition/7767481.html Sun, 01 Sep 2024 16:35:00 -0400 IranMiddle EastOlympicswebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) Whether it is their intention to or not, minority Olympians become emblematic figures for entire ethnicities or religions https://www.voanews.com/a/minority-athletes-hope-their-olympic-journeys-will-sway-intolerant-hearts-and-minds/7767148.html https://www.voanews.com/a/minority-athletes-hope-their-olympic-journeys-will-sway-intolerant-hearts-and-minds/7767148.html Sun, 01 Sep 2024 07:07:42 -0400 OlympicsArts & Culturewebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) The sporting action begins Thursday https://www.voanews.com/a/paris-paralympics-open-in-city-of-light/7762867.html https://www.voanews.com/a/paris-paralympics-open-in-city-of-light/7762867.html Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:10:23 -0400 OlympicsMiddle EastArts & CultureEuropeChina Newswebdesk@voanews.com (Agence France-Presse) Historic square Place de la Concorde, which hosted skateboarding, breaking and 3x3 basketball during the Olympics, will host the opening ceremony https://www.voanews.com/a/the-paralympic-games-are-starting-here-s-what-to-expect-as-4-400-athletes-compete-in-paris/7761885.html https://www.voanews.com/a/the-paralympic-games-are-starting-here-s-what-to-expect-as-4-400-athletes-compete-in-paris/7761885.html Wed, 28 Aug 2024 05:02:08 -0400 Olympicswebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) The city has made strides, but many believe universal access still eludes France https://www.voanews.com/a/as-paris-readies-for-paralympics-disability-advocates-call-for-bigger-sea-change-/7743971.html https://www.voanews.com/a/as-paris-readies-for-paralympics-disability-advocates-call-for-bigger-sea-change-/7743971.html Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:50:44 -0400 EuropeOlympicswebdesk@voanews.com (Lisa Bryant) Boudi said the boxer was targeted by a 'misogynist, racist and sexist campaign' as she won gold in the women's welterweight division, becoming a hero in her native Algeria https://www.voanews.com/a/prosecutors-investigate-gender-based-cyber-harassment-of-olympic-boxer-imane-khelif/7743489.html https://www.voanews.com/a/prosecutors-investigate-gender-based-cyber-harassment-of-olympic-boxer-imane-khelif/7743489.html Wed, 14 Aug 2024 23:43:49 -0400 OlympicsEuropewebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) A trio of athletes from Malawi, Uganda and Britain advocating for the inclusion of youth with disabilities at the United Nations’ upcoming Summit of the Future https://www.voanews.com/a/paralympians-push-for-voices-of-disabled-to-be-heard-at-un-summit/7741456.html https://www.voanews.com/a/paralympians-push-for-voices-of-disabled-to-be-heard-at-un-summit/7741456.html Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:24:12 -0400 AfricaOlympicswebdesk@voanews.com (Lameck Masina) Winner of the only Ethiopian gold medal at the Paris Olympics said his victory was ‘God’s blessing’ https://www.voanews.com/a/ethiopian-olympians-return-home-to-mixed-reaction/7741436.html https://www.voanews.com/a/ethiopian-olympians-return-home-to-mixed-reaction/7741436.html Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:21:49 -0400 OlympicsAfricawebdesk@voanews.com (Eabisa Negese) nairobi, kenya — As Africa’s Olympic athletes come home from Paris, the continent’s sports fans can’t help but wonder what might have been. While African countries claimed dozens of medals in Paris, several African-born-and-raised athletes won gold for other countries. Experts warn that a lack of investment in sports and other issues could prompt more African athletes to switch nationalities. African teams won 38 medals at the Paris Olympics. Kenya won the most with 11. But Kenya... https://www.voanews.com/a/african-olympians-switching-countries-bothers-citizens-officials-/7741152.html https://www.voanews.com/a/african-olympians-switching-countries-bothers-citizens-officials-/7741152.html Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:03:06 -0400 AfricaOlympicswebdesk@voanews.com (Mohammed Yusuf) Chiles has been told to return the bronze medal she was awarded in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics https://www.voanews.com/a/usa-gymnastics-says-arbitration-panel-won-t-reconsider-jordan-chiles-medal-decision/7741034.html https://www.voanews.com/a/usa-gymnastics-says-arbitration-panel-won-t-reconsider-jordan-chiles-medal-decision/7741034.html Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:27:31 -0400 USAOlympicswebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) Last year, authorities in Paris raced to contain a nationwide panic over bedbugs as the city geared up for the Olympics https://www.voanews.com/a/south-korea-deploys-sniffer-dog-to-screen-for-bedbugs-after-paris-games-/7739770.html https://www.voanews.com/a/south-korea-deploys-sniffer-dog-to-screen-for-bedbugs-after-paris-games-/7739770.html Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:24:10 -0400 East AsiaOlympicswebdesk@voanews.com (Reuters) Paris is closing out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a star-studded sunset show in France’s national stadium, handing over hosting duties for the Summer Games to the next city in line: Los Angeles in 2028, The Associated Press reported. https://www.voanews.com/a/in-photos-paris-olympics-closing-ceremony/7738366.html https://www.voanews.com/a/in-photos-paris-olympics-closing-ceremony/7738366.html Sun, 11 Aug 2024 16:50:39 -0400 Olympics After two and a half extraordinary weeks of sports and emotion, French capital handing over hosting duties for the Summer Games to the next city in line: Los Angeles in 2028 https://www.voanews.com/a/paris-closing-out-2024-olympics-with-final-star-studded-show/7738362.html https://www.voanews.com/a/paris-closing-out-2024-olympics-with-final-star-studded-show/7738362.html Sun, 11 Aug 2024 15:46:26 -0400 Olympicswebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) Both teams tied at 40 but US easily won total medal count with 126 https://www.voanews.com/a/us-ties-china-in-paris-olympics-gold-medal-count-after-americans-nail-biting-women-s-hoops-win/7738342.html https://www.voanews.com/a/us-ties-china-in-paris-olympics-gold-medal-count-after-americans-nail-biting-women-s-hoops-win/7738342.html Sun, 11 Aug 2024 14:59:41 -0400 Olympicswebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press)