JO Paris: Over a hundred heads of state and government at the opening ceremony

• Anti-doping controls on conveyor belt

Almost 90% of the participants in the Olympic Games have been tested since the beginning of the year as part of the pre-Olympic anti-doping program, the International Testing Agency (ITA) announced, AFP informs. This proportion reaches 100% in the sports considered most at risk, such as weightlifting (which represents a quarter of the positive cases in the history of the Olympic Games), triathlon and open water swimming, 99% in the case of gymnastics and 89% in the case of athletics. In these disciplines, 75% of those qualified for the Games were actually tested "at least three times", indicates this relatively recently established organization, responsible for six years for the anti-doping program of the Olympic Games, and from now on for the majority of international federations . Among the delegations gathering in the French capital, that of Chinese swimmers has come under particular scrutiny since it was revealed in April that 23 athletes from the country had tested positive ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics but were not never sanctioned, the Chinese anti-doping authorities concluding that there was food contamination. According to the international federation, World Aquatics, the Chinese swimmers competing in Paris were tested "an average of 21 times each since January 1", compared to 6 times for the Americans, 5 for the Italians, 4 for the Australians, British and French. Instead, only 63% of footballers were tested, while FIFA is one of the few international federations that has not entrusted its anti-doping program to the ITA. Considered low-risk, horse riding or sailing were less targeted: 63% and 69% respectively of the representatives of these disciplines were subject to anti-doping tests. In total, the ITA counted "more than 32,600" tests carried out on Olympic participants since January 1, "that is 45% more than in the previous six months for the same population of athletes", an increase meant to cover final training and qualifications.

• Little food

The first athletes have settled in the Olympic Village to participate in the Olympic Games in Paris, but some logistical problems are already being felt before the opening ceremony. Overwhelmed by the participants, the restaurant even had to rationalize certain foods and supplement food orders, reports the French press. L'Equipe reported that some athletes complained about the amount of food provided by the organizers from Tuesday and Wednesday. Eggs are among the most requested foods that the supplier of the Olympic village had to rationalize for the athletes' breakfast. Soxedo, partner of Paris 2024 in the Olympic village, confirmed to the daily that for certain products the demand was very high. Especially for foods like eggs and grilled meat, which are "particularly popular" and for which the company has increased quantities. With almost 40,000 meals to be served every day and a main restaurant with 3,300 seats, food is a major issue in the Olympic Village. With almost 600 tons of fresh produce during the two Olympic weeks, the organizers and their service providers want to continue to look after the athletes. But the future inhabitants of the Olympic village can be sure that the various partners adapt quickly and correct the small daily problems based on the feedback from the first days. The Carrefour group, which deals with the supply of food, confirmed to L'Equipe that it had been asked to increase the quantities initially foreseen. Clearly, if the first days required a little adaptation to the high demand from the Olympians, the Olympic restaurant will be able to respond to satisfy all the athletes during these 2024 Olympic Games. Thus, even in the Olympic Village, French gastronomy will be at the height of its worldwide reputation... and, if possible, without restrictions, mentions RMC Sport.

• The Romanian delegation

Romania will be represented by 106 athletes at the Olympic Games in Paris, in 18 disciplines: 1. Athletics - Delvine Relin Meringor, Joan Chelimo Melly - marathon, Andrea Miklos - 400 m, Alina Rotaru Kottmann - long jump, Bianca Ghelber - throwing hammer throw, Stella Rutto - 3000 m hurdles, Alin Firfirică - discus throw, Alexandru Mihăiţă Toader - javelin throw, Andreea Taloş, Diana Ion - triple jump, Rareş Toader - weight throw, Daniela Stanciu - pole vault height; 2. Swimming - David Popovici, Vlad Stancu; 3. Boxing - Lăcămioara Perijoc - 54 kg; 4. Rhythmic gymnastics - Annaliese Drăgan; 5. Canoe - Cătălin Chirilă - C1 - 1000 m (1 place), Oleg Nuţă, Ilie Sprincean - canoe - C2 - 500 m (2 places); 6. Rowing - 45 places (one nominal place + 44 quota places - 11 crews) - women's double sculls (W2x), women's light category double sculls (LW2x), women's four sculls (W4x), men's double sculls (M2x), four Men's Rowing (M4x), Women's Double Row (W2-), Women's Four Row (W4-), Men's Double Row (M2-), Men's Four Row (M4-), Men's Eight Plus One (M8+), Women's Eight Plus One (W8+), Mihai Chiruţă - men's single rowing (nominal qualification); 7. Artistic gymnastics - Andrei Munteanu; The women's artistic gymnastics team (5 quota places); 8. Polo - Men's team (13 quota places); 9. Table tennis - Women's team (3 places quota), Bernadette Szocs / Ovidiu Ionescu - mixed doubles, Ovidiu Ionescu - men's singles, Andrei Eduard Ionescu - men's singles; 10. Wrestling - Andreea Ana - female wrestling - 53 kg, Kriszta Tunde Incze - female wrestling - 62 kg, Cătălina Axente - female wrestling - 76 kg, Alin Alexuc-Ciurariu - Greco-Roman wrestling - 130 kg, Răzvan Arnăut - Greco wrestling - Romanians - 60 kg; 11. Yahting - Ebru Bolat -- ILCA 6; 12. Fencing - Mălina Călugăreanu - individual foil; 13. Weightlifting - Mihaela Cambei - 49 kg, Loredana Toma - 71 kg; 14. Triathlon - Felix-Pierre Duchampt; 15. Cycling - Ede Molnar - mountain bike; 16. Judo - Alex George Ioan CREŢ - 90 kg; 17. Archery - Mădălina Ştefania Amaistroaie - Olympic bow; 18. Tennis - Ana Bogdan - singles, Jaquline Cristian - singles, Irina Begu - singles, Monica Niculescu - doubles.