Israel’s Olympic Presence Helps Legitimize War Crimes Israel’s Olympic Presence Helps Legitimize War Crimes
Paraguay’s men’s soccer team defeated Israel—but Israel wins just by being allowed to compete.
Jul 29, 2024 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
The Paris Olympics Are Kicking Off With Protests The Paris Olympics Are Kicking Off With Protests
“The Olympic Games are profoundly disrupting the lives of French people,” the protesters wrote in a joint statement.“The question then arises: Who benefits from the Games?”
Jul 26, 2024 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
Why There Are No Trans Women Competing at the Paris Games Why There Are No Trans Women Competing at the Paris Games
There are at least two trans nonbinary athletes—Quinn and Nikki Hiltz—and they’re impossible not to cheer for.
Jul 25, 2024 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
The Appalling Social Cleansing of Olympic Paris The Appalling Social Cleansing of Olympic Paris
In the last year, an estimated 12,500 vulnerable Paris residents were forced from their homes.
Jul 24, 2024 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
France Avoids Disaster. Can the Olympics Do the Same? France Avoids Disaster. Can the Olympics Do the Same?
The socialist mayor of Paris has promised that the Olympics can make Paris greener, cleaner, and safer. With the left triumphant, will this actually happen?
Jul 8, 2024 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
What Happens to the Paris Olympics if National Rally Wins? What Happens to the Paris Olympics if National Rally Wins?
If Macron’s snap-election gambit fails, the far right could be in power and use the Games to legitimize its politics.
Jun 20, 2024 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
The 2024 Olympics Are Already Dealing With Multiple Political Crises The 2024 Olympics Are Already Dealing With Multiple Political Crises
Despite all the bluster about how the Paris 2024 Olympics would be different, they’re looking a lot like the Games of recent years. And we’re only 100 days out.
Apr 15, 2024 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
Should Israel’s Flag Be Raised at the Paris Olympics? Should Israel’s Flag Be Raised at the Paris Olympics?
How the IOC is penalizing Russia provides insight into how it could treat Israel at the 2024 Games.
Nov 21, 2023 / Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin
Saudi Arabia Hosting the World Cup Is a Win for Sportswashing Saudi Arabia Hosting the World Cup Is a Win for Sportswashing
Though not yet official, Saudi Arabia has all but muscled out the only other real contender.
Nov 2, 2023 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
The Paris Olympics Are Developing a Familiar Stench The Paris Olympics Are Developing a Familiar Stench
A recent raid shows that the Olympic corruption follies aren’t going anywhere.
Jun 27, 2023 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff