Controversies, unfortunately, run parallel to sports, and Paris Olympics 2024 is no different. The situation is such that there is a Wikipedia page on web, just dedicated to all the controversies that have rocked the Games. Right from mishaps outside the Olympics village, to happenings inside during the events..Paris finds itself embroiled in a certain mess. InsideSport takes a look at the handful of news that has managed to take the sheen of Olympics 2024.
Controversies at Olympics 2024
Sexual Assault & Robberies
A lot seems to be going wrong for the Aussie contingent in Paris at the moment. Right at the start of the Olympics 2024, an Aussie tourist was allegedly sexually assaulted in the French capital by five unknown men. The entire team has been put under high alert for the same. Apart from this, a team of broadcasters from Australia were robbed in the municipality of Le Bourget.
If this is not enough, BMX cyclist Logan Martin, who is also a gold medalist from 2020, was robbed a few days before his event.
Hijab Ban
France had banned Hijab for its players, and eventually had to, allegedly ask one of the team members, Sounkamba Sylla, not to be a part of the Olympics 2024 opening ceremony. The French Olympic Committee said that they were yet to come up with a solution for Sylla, who is part of the 4x400m women’s relay team.
India at Olympics 2024
India’s Archery Coach Heads Home
The Indian contingent also saw an unwelcome moment when the chief archery coach, South Korea’s Baek Woong-Ki was dismissed from the team, without any prior information. He claimed, that he had not been given the Olympics village accreditation. He has already been sent back, even though his contract is till August 20.
Other Teams
Drone Flying Spying on Team New Zealand
Just recently, the New Zealand women’s football team complained, that they noticed a drone flying during their practice session, by a member from Team Canada. It is also reported, that the member from Team Canada has been arrested, and New Zealand demanded, that Canada should not be awarded any points, if they do end up winning a match.
Japanese Gymnast Sent Back Home
Japan is strict with rules, and this can be said for certain. The team did not waste any time in dismissing their gymnastics team captain, 19-year-old Shoko Miyata, who was seen smoking at a training camp in Monaco, on July 17. Japan prohibits smoking for people under 20. The World Championships went back home the following day.
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