Paltchik stepped onto the mat for his first match in the repechage bracket. After a crushing defeat to the top-seeded Azerbaijani in the quarterfinals, the Israeli judoka faced Dutch competitor Michael Korrel, knowing he was just two victories away from his second Olympic medal.
Over 1.4 billion euros in public funds were spent to clean up decades of pollution in the Seine River, only to fall apart after two days of heavy rain. Pending a miracle, a quick alternative plan might be necessary.
The controversial opening ceremony segment, which featured drag artists and dancers, drew sharp criticism from the Catholic Church and Christian groups.
Tajikistan's Nurali Emomali declines good sportsmanship etiquette with his Israeli opponent Baruch Shmailov. Then he dislocates his shoulder in a subsequent match against Japanese Olympian Hifumi Abe.
From Taylor Swift to Lady Gaga, the rumor mill has been working overtime with whispers of megastar performances at the centerpiece event.
AI-assisted software will be positioned at Olympic sites to detect potential danger signs in real time, such as the initial sparks of a fire, someone appearing to flash a weapon, or a vehicle entering a restricted area.
Security concerns mount as Judo champion Peter Palchik and swimmer Meiron Cheruti were targeted with disturbing death threats.
Human rights groups accuse the French government of discrimination, calling the move "racist and gender-biased."
Despite the minister's confidence, some US swimmers have expressed reservations about the clean-up efforts.
Creating a perfect alibi for his non-English-speaking friend, the soldier told him, "From now on, you say you're from Fiji because nobody knows how people from Fiji look or what language they speak."