Paris 2024

Snipers, divers and AI: securing the Paris Olympics opening ceremony

PARIS – On the water, perched on rooftops and operating AI-augmented cameras, French security forces will lock down central Paris…

2 months ago

Over 8.8 million tickets sold for Paris Olympics

MOSCOW -- More than 8.8 million tickets have been sold for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, International Olympic Committee…

2 months ago

1.2 million tickets left for Paris Olympics: organisers

PARIS – Organisers of the Paris Olympics said Wednesday that there were still 1.2 million tickets left for the Games,…

2 months ago

Paris Mayor swims in Seine to show it’s safe for Olympic races

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo swam in the Seine on Wednesday morning, seeking to show that the river was clean and…

2 months ago

Paris 2024: Nation awaits Zii Jia’s gold-worthy performance to silence critics

KUALA LUMPUR -- Professional men's singles player Lee Zii Jia has been no stranger to controversy since winning the All England…

2 months ago

Paris 2024: Aaron-Wooi Yik ready for more matches in group stage

KUALA LUMPUR -- National men’s doubles player Aaron Chia is prepared to play more matches if he and his partner, Soh…

2 months ago

Paris 2024: Luck of the draw gives Zii Jia easy passage in group stage

KUALA LUMPUR -- National men’s singles professional shuttler Lee Zii Jia faces an easy mission to clear the group stage after…

2 months ago

IOC allows athletes from Russia, Belarus to take part in Paris 2024 Games

ISTANBUL -- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided Friday to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the Paris 2024…

9 months ago

Joe Ee hopes to dance her way to Paris 2024

PETALING JAYA – Newly-crowned National Sportswoman Ng Joe Ee (picture) believes that the recognition she received at the 2022 National Sports Award…

1 year ago

I’ve proven my ability to chase Paris 2024 gold, says Azizulhasni

NILAI – National cycling champion Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang deems he deserves to receive special support in pursuit of the…

1 year ago

Can Paris 2024 deliver a ‘climate positive’ Olympics?

Organisers insist they can halve CO2 emissions from the 3.5m tonnes generated during 2012 London and 2016 Rio Games  by…

1 year ago

Kisona decides to part ways with BAM

KUALA LUMPUR – National women’s singles ace S. Kisona (picture) has decided to part ways with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM)…

2 years ago

BAM strongly denies Zii Jia’s exit

by BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR - The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) had firmly refuted a news report linking national number one…

3 years ago