- Team GB’s Adam Peaty tested positive for Covid shortly after securing a medal
- Yet, Olympic organizers maintain that Covid rates are ‘relatively low in France’
- The Italian Fencing Federation has filed an official complaint after Filippo Macchi was ‘denied gold’ in the men’s individual foil final against Edgar Cheung
Organizers insist that Covid rates are ‘relatively low in France’.
Yet, this assertion contrasts with reports from within the Athletes’ Village.
Several athletes express concerns that the issue is escalating.
Adam Peaty stands as the most notable case from Team GB thus far.
Peaty tested positive for Covid merely hours after narrowly missing out on the 100 meters breaststroke gold by 0.02 seconds.
Team GB swimmer Adam Peaty tested positive for Covid shortly after winning a silver medal
Officials from both the Olympics and Paris are remaining tight-lipped about the reasons behind the revocation of credentials for four Russian reporters.
These journalists were previously allowed to enter the country, cover the opening ceremony, and attend several events before their passes were revoked.
The Italian team is less than pleased. The fencing federation has formally complained after Filippo Macchi was ‘denied gold’ in the men’s individual foil, while narrowly losing 15-14 to Hong Kong’s Edgar Cheung.
The crux of their grievance seems to stem from the referee being from Chinese Taipei and the video replay being managed by a South Korean.
Additionally, an Italian TV commentator humorously remarked that the coffee in the press room was so poor it could have been brewed with ‘water from the Seine.’
The media hospitality has turned into a recurring joke, with those covering Tom Pidcock’s mountain-bike triumph offered only a selection of apples.
Filippo Macchi (left) and the Italian Fencing Federation were displeased with their silver
This week, IOC President Thomas Bach met with Palestinian leaders amidst calls for the Israeli team’s expulsion. ‘Depending on whom you consult, there are 20 to 30 wars currently going on in the world,’ commented IOC spokesperson Mark Adams.
‘If we were to heed every team’s complaints, no one would be present here. It is politicians who can forge peace—our duty is to unite athletes.’
Criticism continues to surround those involved in Friday’s opening ceremony, particularly regarding a segment perceived as a provocative interpretation of the Last Supper.
‘The concept stemmed from mythology,’ stated Paris communications head Anne Descamps, echoing remarks from technical director Thomas Jolly.
‘It illustrated a pagan feast with the God of Olympus. Any offense was unintended… we aim to dispel any misunderstandings.’
