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Tommie Smith: 'Politics has always been a part of the Olympics'

Jul 26, 2024 | newsbreak.com | James Vasina

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Thomas Bach, prĂ©sident du CIO : "La mission des JO est plus importante que jamais"

Jul 18, 2024 | france24.com | James Vasina

Pour afficher ce contenu , il est nécessaire d'autoriser les cookies de mesure d'audience et de publicité. Dans un entretien exclusif accordé à France 24, le président du Comité international olympique (CIO), Thomas Bach, dit espérer que les Jeux de Paris 2024 aident à créer "une culture de paix", alors que l'évènement se déroule dans un climat de guerre et d'instabilité politique inédit. Les valeurs véhiculées par les Jeux olympiques sont peut-être "plus importantes que jamais", assure-t-il.
IOC president hopes Olympics will be an 'inspiration' amid world conflicts

Jul 18, 2024 | france24.com | James Vasina

To display this content from , you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. "It's not the job of an IOC president to have an easy life", said Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, adding that his task is to "organise the best possible Olympic Games for the athletes". Bach spoke to FRANCE 24 about the impact that the wars around the world and the current political chaos in France have had on the organisation of Paris 2024.
Athletes arrive in Paris as ten days left before Olympic Games

Jul 16, 2024 | france24.com | James Vasina

By To display this content from , you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. AcceptManage my choices In this week's edition of Destination Paris, we focus on the arrival of athletes in Paris, as the International Olympic Committee's president Thomas Bach was welcomed by Emmanuel Macron. He says he's looking forward to "peaceful competition" as a "uniting force" could bring about some hope at the Paris 2024 games, this in a time of war and division across the world.
With less than a month to go, athletes prepare for Paris Olympics

Jun 28, 2024 | france24.com | James Vasina
French swimmer, Léon Marchand aims for Olympic glory

Jun 6, 2024 | france24.com | James Vasina

By In this week's edition of Destination Paris we look into one of the most exciting names in swimming, with French hopes high that Léon Marchand can earn gold in his home games. We also visit the neighbourhood of Dakar in which judo champion Mbagnick Ndiaye grew up. Produced by James Vasina and Guillaume Gougeon.
episode 2: Basque Pelota, when the ball reaches 300 km/h

May 23, 2024 | france24.com | James Vasina

Basque Pelota , in which the ball can reach speeds of over 300 km/hour, was once an Olympic sport. No longer part of the games, it's popularity has nevertheless reached far beyond the Basque Country. From Mexico to Argentina, it's played in mostly Hispanic countries, but remains the pride of a region shared between France and Spain. Produced by James Vasina and Guillaume Gougeon. Laurent SOROZABAL, Former Basque Pelota PlayerRead more on related topics:
IOC 'extremely confident' about Paris Olympics, executive director says

Jan 8, 2024 | france24.com | James Vasina

In exactly 200 days from now, the Olympic Games will be taking over Paris. There are promises of sporting glory, but security and logistical challenges are already raising a number of concerns, especially over the ambitious opening ceremony on the River Seine. FRANCE 24's James Vasina spoke to Christophe Dubi, the Olympic Games Executive Director at the International Olympic Committee (IOC), who sounded an optimistic note.
DR Congo's Tshisekedi wins second term in landslide victory

Jan 2, 2024 | banoyi.com | James Vasina

Issued on: 02/01/2024 - 12:16Modified: 02/01/2024 - 12:24 DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has won a second term in office with a landslide victory, according to provisional results announced Sunday, in a vote opposition leaders have dismissed as a "sham".
Algeria, Morocco tensions: Jetski tourists reportedly shot after entering Algerian waters

Sep 1, 2023 | france24.com | James Vasina

It happened Tuesday off a resort on Morocco's Western border. A group of at least four jet skiers setting off but only one returning back safe to tell the tale. Mohamed Kissi saying his Franco-Moroccan brother was shot dead when they strayed into Algerian waters. A second missing and presumed dead while there are unconfirmed reports that Algeria's detaining a third. FRANCE 24's James Vasina and Valériane Gauthier tells us more.