A country’s athletic infrastructure as well as subsidies and citizens’ health influence medal counts. Economist Veronika Dolar weighs in.

Cheers to the Games!

Artificial intelligence isn’t competing in the Summer Olympics (yet), but it is playing a major role.

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games officially begins today — and this year’s tournament will use artificial intelligence more than any other.

The Olympics is big business for brands — and this year, it’s not just giants like Adidas and Nike whose uniforms will be worn by competitors.

The same disputes from the Olympic bidding process still rage.

The 2024 Olympics could be the target of digital aggression from foreign governments, terrorists and hackers. Reporter Antoaneta Roussi of Politico relays the concerns of French security officials, who say they can block most, but not all, the threats.

It’s up to many athletes to pay for the bulk of training, coaching, travel, equipment and other expenses on the road to Paris.