Paris 2024: Live news, results and what to watch

Paris 2024 is the big stage for athletes, stories and surprises. This tag page pulls together live updates, results, feature stories and the practical info you need to follow the action — whether you’re watching from Accra, Lagos or Cape Town.

The Olympic Games ran from July 26 to August 11, 2024, with the Paralympics following from August 28 to September 8, 2024. Use this page to find match reports, standout performances, schedules and short explainers on events you might not know well.

How to follow Paris 2024 coverage

Broadcast rights differ by country, so check local listings first. Common global broadcasters included NBC (US), BBC (UK) and France Télévisions/Eurosport (France and parts of Europe). Many national broadcasters and official apps offered live streams and highlights. If you can’t find coverage, look for the official Olympic channels and verified federation feeds on social media.

Want fast updates? We publish quick result posts and short recaps as events finish. For deeper reads, look for our feature pieces on athletes, tactics and behind-the-scenes stories. Bookmark this tag to see everything about Paris 2024 in one place.

Top storylines and athletes to watch (or rewatch)

Which events grab headlines depends on the day: sprint finals, marathon drama, gymnastics finals and team sports often dominate. African athletes had big roles across track, field, boxing and football — follow medal contenders from Kenya and Ethiopia in distance races, sprinters and jumpers from Nigeria and South Africa, and rising talents across the continent.

Look out for unexpected breakout performances. Minor favourites can become major stories overnight when they upset big names or set personal bests on the biggest stage. We cover both the established stars and the underdogs who make the Games exciting.

Practical tips: follow event schedules by session (morning/evening) to catch finals, set alerts on your phone for marquee events, and check athlete start lists the day before competition for last-minute changes. If you’re traveling to Paris, plan for crowds around main venues and use official transport resources.

On this tag you’ll find live result posts, match reports, athlete interviews and short explainers to help you understand rules or scoring in less familiar sports. We also highlight African angles — performance, preparation and what big moments mean back home.

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