Paris Olympics Research Articles

Multimodal Discourse Interpretation of the Paris Olympics Mascot

Background: This study aims to analyze the design intention of the mascot of the Paris Olympics from a multimodal perspective. As the host of the 2024 Olympic Games, Paris' mascot carries rich meanings. With globalization and technological advancement, information spreads multimodally, and multimodal discourse analysis is important to understand how the mascot interacts with different audiences, conveys meanings as well as bridges cultural differences, and spreads the Olympic spirit and cultural heritage of the host country. Methods: Taking Kress and Van Leeuwen's visual grammar as the theoretical basis, based on multimodal discourse analysis under the perspective of social semiotics, and combining with the analysis indexes in the multimodal image analysis software, the mascots of the Paris Olympic Games are visualized and interpreted to explore their image characteristics, design concepts and social significance. Results: the mascot is analyzed from three aspects: reproduction meaning, composition meaning and interaction meaning. In terms of reproduction, the mascot is related to the Olympic Games and French culture; in terms of composition, the emblem and other elements are the core information carrier, and the color and other elements play an important role; in terms of interaction, the mascot has a variety of interactions with the viewers and so on. Conclusion: Olympic mascots are important components of Olympic culture. The multimodal discourse analysis comprehensively and accurately interpreted the connotation of the mascot of the Paris Olympic Games, reflecting the information of the organizing country and integrating it with the Olympic movement, reflecting the spirit of sports. The study has deficiencies, and the mascots can be further explored in the real context.

Prediction model and technical and tactical decision analysis of women's badminton singles based on machine learning.

In the Paris Olympic cycle, South Korean women's athlete An Se-young rose to the top of the 2023 BWF Olympic points with a win rate of 89.5%. With An Se-young as the subject, this paper aims to carry out technical and tactical analysis of women's badminton singles and formulate a prediction model based on machine learning. Firstly, An's technical and tactical statistics are analyzed and presented in a proposed "three-stage" data classification method. Secondly, we improve our "three-stage" machine learning dataset using video analysis of 10 matches (21 point games) where An Se-young faced off against four other players ranked in the top five of the World Badminton Federation (BWF) in week 44 of 2023. Finally, we establish a prediction model for the scoring and losing of points in the women's badminton singles based on the 'Decision tree', 'Random forest', 'XGBoost', 'Support vector' and 'K-proximity' algorithms, and analyze the effectiveness of this model. The results show that the improved data classification is reasonable and can be used to predict the final score of a match. When the support vector machine uses the RBF function kernel, the accuracy reaches its highest at 87.5%, and the consistency of this prediction model is strong. An's playstyle is sustained and unified; she does not seek continuous pressure, but rather exploits and maximizes her aggression following any mistake made by her opponents, immediately utilizing assault methods such as kills or dives, often resulting in the conversion of points during the subsequent 2-3 strikes.

The 2024 Olympics: Confronting Human Rights Violations , Global Tensions , and Trans Athlete Participation.

As we anticipate the 2024 Paris Olympics, it is imperative to examine the multifaceted consequences of human rights abuses in host nations, particularly in relation to the treatment of migrant workers involved in the construction and preparation for the Games. These workers often endure exploitative conditions, including insufficient wages, prolonged working hours, and hazardous work environments. This raises significant ethical questions about the obligations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and host nations in ensuring that the Games not only promote athletic excellence but also safeguard the fundamental rights and dignity of all individuals involved.

Diagnostic effectiveness of the Sport Mental Health Assessment Tool 1 supplemented with a brief clinical intake interview in a cohort of Polish elite Olympic athletes

ObjectiveSeveral studies have used the Sport Mental Health Assessment Tool 1 (SMHAT-1) among athletes but none have combined SMHAT-1 with a subsequent clinical intake interview. The aim of this study...

2024 Paris Olympics and Remaining Concerns Regarding COVID-19: Are the Current Protocols Necessary, Effective, and Sufficient?

2024 Paris Olympics and Remaining Concerns Regarding COVID-19: Are the Current Protocols Necessary, Effective, and Sufficient?

Health communication strategies in the digital era: Insights from the Paris Olympics

Health communication strategies in the digital era: Insights from the Paris Olympics

Editor's Column August 2024

As I write this, the Paris Olympics are in full-swing and I am in Full Olympic Mode. I’ve been watching the Olympics since I was a kid; I love the country...

How to run on water

Far too heavy to be supported by surface tension, basilisk lizards and western grebes can sprint for short distances on water. To mark the 2024 Paris Olympics, Nicole Sharp examines the physics behind water-running and asks whether human athletes could ever accomplish the same feat.

Comparing the Anthropometrics, Body Composition, and Strength Performance of Male and Female Italian Breaking Athletes: A Pilot Study.

Breaking is a performative art that has recently undergone a process of sportification, developing into an aesthetic sport included in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Despite its growing worldwide popularity, there is a lack of research on Breaking. Accordingly, this pilot study's aim was twofold: (a) to provide an initial understanding of the anthropometric measures, body composition data, somatotype profiles, and strength performance of male (B-boys) and female (B-girls) Italian Breakers divided into elite (international) and sub-elite (national) levels and (b) to guide further research on the area, providing the methodological approach for future investigations. A total of 24 B-boys (elite n = 5; sub-elite n = 19) and 9 B-girls (elite n = 3; sub-elite n = 6) were included in this study. Descriptive analyses revealed that B-boys and B-girls displayed low height and weight (1.70 m (63.8 kg) and 1.58 m (54.2 kg), respectively), low levels of body fat percentages (10.3% and 17.6%, respectively), and a balanced mesomorph somatotype (2.28-4.64-2.69 and 2.34-5.16-2.38, respectively), revealing a marked development of muscular mass. Due to the small sample size, Welch's test and correlation analyses did not report any elite vs. sub-elite difference. It was hypothesized that Breakers' morphological profiles result from the selection procedures and training regimens related to Breaking aesthetic, athletic, and physiological demands.

Beyond the Rings: Exploring the Cultural and Behavioral Impact of the 2024 Paris Olympics

The Olympic Games stand as a pinnacle of human achievement, captivating global attention for over a century. Beyond the remarkable athletic displays, they serve as a rich tapestry for studying the intricate interplay of psychology, sociology, politics, and behavior. The forthcoming 2024 Paris Olympics offer a unique lens to probe deeper into these phenomena, serving as a catalyst for cutting-edge research across disciplines. This special issue of American Behavioral Scientist aims to illuminate the multifaceted dimensions of the Games, exploring their profound implications on human behavior, performance, identity, media, culture, and statecraft.

The Development of a Table Tennis Outstanding Program of International Competition for Mixed Doubles

Background and Aims: Table tennis mixed doubles is an emerging event in the Olympic Games. my country's academic community has only begun to study table tennis mixed doubles techniques and tactics in recent years. Research on statistical methods for mixed doubles techniques and tactics is still in the preliminary exploration stage. Based on this, this article aims to explore and use more scientific and effective statistical methods to analyze the techniques and tactics of my country's main opponents in the table tennis mixed doubles event of the Paris Olympic Games, to find technical and tactical statistical methods suitable for the mixed doubles event, and to explore the mixed doubles The characteristics and winning rules of the game provide certain theoretical reference for preparing for the table tennis mixed doubles competition of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The objective of this research is to develop a table tennis program for international competitions for mixed doubles. Methodology: This article mainly uses the four-stage and four-round evaluation method of table tennis mixed doubles technical and tactical statistical methods as the research object, and analyzes the international mixed doubles competition held between November 2021 and August 2023 by four athletes from different countries ranked top two in the world. Analysis and in-depth study of major mixed doubles matches. First, we review previous literature on table tennis doubles technical and tactical statistical methods. Secondly, we searched the literature from authoritative academic platforms at home and abroad in the past 10 years and selected and formulated technical and tactical research methods related to this article. Then, refer to Simi Scout technical and tactical video-related analysis software to study the technical and tactical use, points gained and lost, and competitive ability of the world's outstanding mixed doubles athletes in the game, at the same time. Combining the gender characteristics of table tennis doubles and mixed doubles events, a four-round model of serving and receiving for men and women was established, and a four-stage and four-round evaluation method of technical and tactical statistical methods for table tennis mixed doubles events was established. Finally, the study is summarized and recommendations are made. Results: The statistical method of "Four Stages and Four Rounds Evaluation Method" used in this article is a new technical and tactical statistical method for table tennis mixed doubles projects based on previous research on table tennis doubles. It is based on both theory and practice. Perspective, it improves the existing technical and tactical statistical indicator system, provides a theoretical reference for winning the gold medal in the table tennis mixed doubles event of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and the future training and competition of my country's table tennis mixed doubles event, and enhances the overall strength of China's table tennis mixed doubles event., contributing to the continuous development of the world table tennis mixed doubles project Conclusion: The main conclusions of this article are as follows: 1. The four-stage and four-round evaluation method of mixed doubles technical and tactical statistical methods is feasible and effective. 2. The eight-round three-stage index evaluation method can specifically analyze the performance of athletes' techniques and tactics in a certain round, but it cannot reflect the use of techniques and tactics by mixed doubles athletes when facing different opponents. 3. The dual-system four-round evaluation method can analyze the advantages and disadvantages of rounds based on the gender differences between men and women, but it does not fundamentally solve the problem of inconsistency in the statistical data of each section. 4. The four-stage and four-round evaluation method can not only analyze the advantages and disadvantages of mixed doubles players according to gender characteristics but also summarize the techniques and tactics used by mixed doubles players when facing different opponents.

Aedes albopictus is a competent vector of five arboviruses affecting human health, greater Paris, France, 2023.

Aedes albopictus collected in 2023 in the greater Paris area (Île-de-France) were experimentally able to transmit five arboviruses: West Nile virus from 3 days post-infection (dpi), chikungunya virus and Usutu virus from 7 dpi, dengue virus and Zika virus from 21 dpi. Given the growing number of imported dengue cases reported in early 2024 in France, surveillance of Ae. albopictus should be reinforced during the Paris Olympic Games in July, when many international visitors including from endemic countries are expected.

Objects, Olympics, and Femininity: Exploring the Impact of a 1924 Handheld Fan on Gender at the Games

Abstract On the second level of the Olympic Museum in Switzerland lives a handheld fan from the 1924 Paris Olympics featuring five sportswomen. The museum describes the fan as a souvenir from the Games and an advertisement for a French perfume company. However, this fan is much more than an advertisement or souvenir. Drawing upon new materialist theory, which envisions objects as lively, this article looks toward the ways the fan was productive in developing ideas around gender at the Olympics. Using an object biography, this research explores how the fan contributed to the New Woman femininity of the 1920s and currently produces a narrative of the International Olympic Committee as being a gender progressive organization. In so doing, it explores how an object that is often overlooked by many at the museum plays a powerful role in understandings of gender across the history of the Games.

Passenger Air Taxi Services: An Assessment of the Current European Union Rules on Consumer Protection for Passengers

The Paris Olympics and Paralympics are scheduled to take place between 26 July and 8 September 2024, whereby electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft are anticipated to take to the skies to offer a new mobility solution to spectators of the Games. This will allow paying members of the public to move between different points within the Paris region akin to an on-demand taxi service, but through the air; passenger air taxi services (PATS). These passengers, as consumers, will have certain rights and duties under European Union law. To determine the level of protection afforded to these air passengers, a full assessment of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 is required. As the revision of the Regulation is currently on the European Commission’s agenda, it is also important to consider its revision in light of PATS, whereby new technology, emerging business practices, changing customer behaviour and societal expectations for the level of legal protection of PATS users must be considered. This article will, therefore, assess the current version of the Regulation, in light of the interpretation from the European Court, to see whether it applies to PATS and, if so, whether it is suitable or if specific amendments need to be added to the planned revised Regulation.

Paris Olympics Host a New Event: Algorithmic Video Surveillance: Security Olympics spin-offs are coming for you, and you, and you

Paris Olympics Host a New Event: Algorithmic Video Surveillance: Security Olympics spin-offs are coming for you, and you, and you

Dengue virus and the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics face concerns over dengue virus transmission, despite Paris's lower mosquito activity. Preventive measures include eliminating breeding sites, insecticide spraying, and public awareness. Health systems will monitor and respond to cases. Large gatherings like the Olympics can amplify disease spread, as seen with Zika in Rio 2016. Recent reports confirm dengue presence in Europe, highlighting global risks. While Paris's overall dengue risk is low, even a few cases could impact global health. Collaboration among health authorities, researchers, and event organizers is crucial to ensure participant and public safety during the games.

Research on the Characteristics of CCTV's Comprehensive Media Coverage of the Paris Olympics

Research on the Characteristics of CCTV's Comprehensive Media Coverage of the Paris Olympics

Organizational Model and Event Operation of the Modern Olympic Games -A Case Study of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

This study is mainly about the organization of the modern Olympic games and the way they operate these games. In the beginning, the passage will introduce the Olympic games, like the original of the games and the whole situation about the Olympic games. Then, the passage will introduce the Paris Olympic Games. The passage will go through the Paris Olympic Games to analyze the organizational model and event operation of the modern Olympic Games. Firstly, the passage will analyze the new sports which are the first time appearing in Paris and the planning of each competition. Next, the passage will talk about the venue in Paris. In the next paragraph, the passage compares Paris and London Olympics. It will use some specific data to show the advantages of the Paris Olympics, which are better than the London Olympics and show the progress of the Paris Olympic Games. The passage will compare these two Olympic games in some ways, like cost, venue, arrangement of the competitions, containment, the new technology used in the Olympics. Moreover, it will talk about the improvement of the Paris Olympic Games, even the modern Olympics, which will hold in the future. Finally, the conclusion will show the advantages of the operation and organization model of the Paris Olympic Games. The data on the Olympics may have limitations, so it will also show the progress and the improvement of the Olympic games through the comparison between the two Olympic games.

Social entrepreneurship as cultural intermediation: Negotiating support for breaking in the Olympics from Japan

With breaking set to debut at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, apprehensions have emerged around the World DanceSport Federation’s scope of control and representation of the dance. However, some of Japan’s breaking communities have placated these concerns as they hastily organize in anticipation. With the multidimensional appreciation for hip hop in Japan – visible across cultural communities, creative industries, non-governmental organizations, government agencies, small- to medium-sized businesses, global conglomerates and educational institutions – the work of passionate community leaders and cultural intermediaries is critical as ever in navigating institutional interventions in breaking’s Olympic co-option and representation. This article draws on ethnographic research and a series interviews conducted in Japan during 2016–21 to explore the conditions that foster favourable local reception to breaking in the Olympics. Using the case study of b-boy Katsu One – the director of the Japan DanceSport Federation Breaking Division and Japan’s breaking Olympic Coach – this article explores how Japan, an East Asian centre for hip hop globalization, is repositioning breaking as a cultural disruptor within institutional frameworks as the art form enters the world of sport. Katsu’s work highlights the importance of exerting agency between institutions and cultural communities in negotiating new perspectives and prospects for generations to come.

Protection of Olympic breakers from sexual harassment and assault

In this article, Emma ‘Ready’ Hamilton explores the critical issue of sexual harassment and abuse within the realm of Olympic sports, with a particular focus on the emerging discipline of breaking. Drawing on the context of the upcoming debut of breaking at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Hamilton delves into the policies and procedures necessary to address these pervasive issues and draws lessons from other Olympic categories.