Nigeria Misses Medals at Paris 2024 Olympics amid Controversy and Innovation

The 2024 Paris Olympics, held from July 26 to August 11, did not see any medals won by Nigeria, a disappointing outcome for the nation which has previously achieved Olympic glory. The event also raised significant controversy involving Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who became a focal topic after clinching gold in women’s boxing. Subsequent leaked medical reports purportedly confirming her as male have sparked widespread scrutiny and debate.

Away from the controversy, the Games were a moment of honor for Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo, who raised another Olympic gold banner after the Paris Games, celebrated alongside his teammates Erik Spoelstra and Nikola Jovic, who won gold and bronze respectively.

Paris 2024 was also noted for its innovation efforts. The Paris 2024 Organising Committee launched the "Paris 2024 innovation observatory," highlighting several historical firsts introduced at these Games, focusing on developments that may influence future Olympics and Paralympics.

Yet, the event was not without its socio-economic impacts. According to reports from local associations, the Paris Olympics led to the displacement of nearly 20,000 people from tent camps or shelters across the Paris region, highlighting the often negative consequences of hosting such large-scale international events.

These various facets of the 2024 Paris Olympics—from athletic achievements and innovations to socio-political controversies and humanitarian concerns—paint a complex picture of the event's legacy and impact on the host city and its participants.