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| 16.09.2024 | Coe, multi-millionaire Eliasch among seven candidates for IOC presidency | World athletics chief Sebastian Coe, multi-millionaire and Olympic newcomer Johan Eliasch and Zimbabwe's Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry are among seven candidates for next year's International Olympic Committee presidency election, the IOC... |
| 12.09.2024 | IOC election rules could affect prospects of presidential hopefuls | International Olympic Committee presidential hopefuls, including World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe, face a set of election rules that could influence next year's vote for the new head of the world's biggest multi-sports organisation.
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| 10.09.2024 | Japan's Panasonic ends 37-year contract as top Olympics sponsor | TOKYO: Japan's Panasonic Holdings said on Tuesday (Sep 10) it would end its 37-year contract as a top sponsor for the Olympics following the end of the Paris Games.
The Osaka-based company first became an official partner of the Olympic Gam... |
| 06.09.2024 | The Eiffel Tower's Olympic Rings: A Symbolic Tug-of-War | In the heart of Paris, a storm brews over the Eiffel Tower. The iconic structure, a symbol of love and art, now finds itself at the center of a heated debate. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has proposed to keep the Olympic rings on the tower, a m... |
| 03.09.2024 | YouTube's Record-Breaking Olympics Coverage: Paris 2024 by the Numbers | By Joseph Henry
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| 03.09.2024 | Swiss economic output boosted by Olympics, European football championships | Previous
FILE PHOTO: Drone view of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 19, 2024. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
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| 02.09.2024 | Plan to keep Olympic rings on Eiffel Tower sparks criticism | PARIS: Plans by Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo to keep the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower have been condemned by designer Gustave Eiffel's descendants and provoked a backlash from some Parisians.
The giant rings were a popular addition to the ... |
| 30.08.2024 | Commentary: Why aren’t the Olympics and Paralympics combined into one Games? | LONDON, Canada: As the lights go out on an outstanding Olympic Games in Paris, it’s important to remember the Games aren’t over - it’s just the halfway mark. While the closing ceremony on Aug 11 seemed like the end of the event with the off... |
| 20.08.2024 | McDonald's Nostalgic New Collector's Cups Are Reselling for Nearly $100 — Here's How to Get One McDonald's recently introduced the Collector's Meal, featuring six collectible cups adorned with nostalg... | McDonald's recently introduced the Collector's Meal, featuring six collectible cups adorned with nostalgic characters such as Beanie Babies, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Hello Kitty, Peanuts, Shrek and more. These plastic cups, which were offered in... |
| 19.08.2024 | Paris 2024 catapults Chinese tech to global fame | Audience take snapshots of Eiffel Tower after a beach volleyball match at a stadium nearby during Paris 2024. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY
Paris 2024 will be remembered as much for sportspersons' medal-winning performances, memorable ceremonies,... |
| 15.08.2024 | Snoop Dogg: The Olympic MVP of Versatility | Snoop Dogg is a cultural chameleon. He’s been a rapper, a cook, and now, an Olympic icon. The 2024 Paris Olympics showcased his unique flair, proving he’s more than just a hip-hop legend. He’s a master of reinvention. From the moment he car... |
| 14.08.2024 | Cybersecurity Under Siege: The Dark Side of the Paris Olympics | The 2024 Paris Olympics are not just a stage for athletic prowess; they are a battleground for cyber warfare. As the world tunes in to witness human achievement, hackers lurk in the shadows, ready to exploit vulnerabilities. The recent rans... |
| 14.08.2024 | Hackers hit Paris Olympics venues & museums with ransomware | Hackers have targeted the Grand Palais Olympics venue and other museums in Paris, launching a ransomware attack aimed at the collection system for financial data from stores and boutiques in museums across France. This attack has blocked ac... |
| 13.08.2024 | The Heart of the Matter: Therapy Dogs and Olympic Drama | In the world of sports, emotions run high. Athletes push their limits, striving for greatness. But amidst the fierce competition, there lies a softer side—one that brings joy and comfort. Enter Beacon, the therapy dog, who has become a beac... |
| 13.08.2024 | The Price of Glory: Noah Lyles Competes with COVID-19 at the 2024 Olympics | In the world of sports, the pursuit of glory often comes at a steep price. For Noah Lyles, that price was paid in sweat, determination, and a battle against COVID-19. The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris witnessed a remarkable yet troubling sp... |
| 13.08.2024 | Shadows Over the Games: Doping and Boxing's Uncertain Future | The Olympic Games are a grand stage, a showcase of human potential and athletic prowess. Yet, beneath the glimmering surface, shadows lurk. Recent events at the Paris 2024 Olympics have cast a pall over the spirit of competition. Doping sca... |
| 13.08.2024 | The Future of Olympic Leadership and Basketball's Bright Horizon | The world of sports is a dynamic arena. Change is the only constant. As the International Olympic Committee (IOC) prepares for a leadership transition, the air is thick with speculation. Who will take the reins after Thomas Bach? Sebastian ... |
| 13.08.2024 | Imane Khelif: A Champion Rising Above Controversy | In the heart of Paris, amid the grandeur of the 2024 Olympics, a remarkable story unfolds. Imane Khelif, an Algerian boxer, stands at the center of a storm. The controversy surrounding her gender has cast a long shadow, yet she rises above ... |
| 13.08.2024 | A Tapestry of Tension: The Paris Olympics and the Shadows of History | The Paris Olympics, a grand stage for athletic prowess, is also a canvas painted with complex narratives. The Games, which should be a celebration of unity and competition, are marred by geopolitical strife and historical wounds. As athlete... |
| 13.08.2024 | The Olympic Stage: A Battleground of Integrity and Tension | The Olympic Games are a grand spectacle. They showcase human potential, athletic prowess, and the spirit of competition. Yet, beneath the surface, a different narrative unfolds. In 2024, the Paris Olympics have become a stage for both trium... |
| 13.08.2024 | The Olympics: A Stage for Brands and Athletes Alike | The Paris 2024 Olympics have transformed into a dazzling showcase of athletic prowess and commercial spectacle. Picture this: athletes standing on podiums, not just with medals, but with branded merchandise and high-tech gadgets. The Olympi... |
| 13.08.2024 | Imane Khelif: A Champion Amidst Controversy | Imane Khelif stands tall, a beacon of resilience in the storm of controversy. The Algerian boxer recently clinched gold at the Paris Olympics, a triumph that echoes louder than the jeers she faced. Her victory in the women’s 66kg final at R... |
| 12.08.2024 | Olympics | A look at the winners and losers as curtain closes on memorable Olympic Games | “Like, you can’t replicate these types of memories.”
But the real reason these Olympics worked was because they won’t sink the French economy, like the Athens Games did in Greece two decades ago. They operated on a more fiscally responsible... |
| 12.08.2024 | Olympics | At the Paris Olympics, cities and countries were discreetly making their case to host in 2036 | If just one thing is clear, the 2036 Olympics host will be known long before 2029 and strongly shaped by the high bar Paris has set.
“I mostly focus on what the IOC expects, what they dream of, what the world wants to see,” Istanbul Mayor E... |
| 12.08.2024 | Paris bids farewell to memorable Olympic Games with celebratory closing ceremony | Listen to this article
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| 12.08.2024 | Olympics | Jordan Chiles has been stripped of a gymnastics bronze medal, but the USOPC says it will appeal | The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) said Saturday night it would respect the court’s decision and elevate Ana Barbosu of Romania to third. The International Olympic Committee confirmed the ruling Sunday, announcing that it was rea... |
| 12.08.2024 | FIBA aims to give fans and players a top level experience in Los Angeles | PARIS : The head of world basketball's governing body said on Sunday the sport is looking forward to giving fans and players a major experience at the Los Angeles Games in 2028 at the Intuit Dome, the new stadium of the Los Angeles Clippers... |
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| 11.08.2024 | World Athletics boss Coe says he'll consider bid to run IOC | PARIS : World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said he would consider running for Thomas Bach's job after the head of the International Olympic Committee said he will not seek to stay on after his second term ends in 2025.
Bach has been in... |
| 11.08.2024 | Federations must join World Boxing to include sport at LA Games, president says | PARIS : Joining World Boxing is the only action national boxing federations can take to ensure the sport is included on the programme for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, the body's president Boris van der Vorst said on Saturday.
The boxin... |
| 10.08.2024 | Olympic gender-row boxer Imane Khelif was victim of 'attacks, bullying' | Algerian gender-row boxer Imane Khelif said that winning Paris Olympics gold on Friday (Aug 9) was the perfect response to "attacks" and "bullying", and declared: "I am a woman like any other."
Khelif comprehen... |
| 10.08.2024 | Paris sets new trend as the product placement Olympics | Previous
FILE PHOTO: Aug 7, 2024; Paris, France; General view of gold, silver, and bronze medals on display in a Louis Vuitton case at Troacdero Stadium in Paris. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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| 10.08.2024 | Neutral athletes from Russia, Belarus can take part in closing ceremony, says IOC | PARIS : Russian and Belarusian athletes, competing at the Paris Olympics as neutral individual athletes without their flag and emblem, will be allowed to take part in the Games closing ceremony on Sunday, the International Olympic Committee... |
| 10.08.2024 | Algerian gender-row boxer Imane Khelif storms to Olympic gold | PARIS: Algerian boxer Imane Khelif defied a major gender controversy to win gold at the Paris Olympics on Friday (Aug 9) in front of a pulsating Roland Garros crowd that roared her to victory.
Khelif claimed a unanimous points decision win ... |
| 09.08.2024 | The Paris Olympics: A Playground of Memes and Technology | The Paris Olympics of 2024 have not only showcased athletic prowess but also sparked a digital frenzy. From viral memes to cutting-edge technology, the Games have become a canvas for creativity and innovation. The Olympics are a grand stage... |
| 09.08.2024 | Olympics | Noah Lyles decided to race with COVID-19. The USOPC’s CEO is ‘100% comfortable’ with that decision | “We gave Noah as much flexibility in his own choices as we could,” she said. “He had every opportunity to say, ‘I don’t want to compete. I don’t feel good enough to compete, or, I don’t want to compete.’”
Once he decided to move ahead with ... |
| 09.08.2024 | Olympics | Like Noah Lyles, Olympians with COVID are competing in Paris. Restrictions are a thing of the past | On Thursday night, Noah Lyles was carted off the track in a wheelchair after he finished third in the 200 meters. He then said he had tested positive for COVID two days before.Noah Lyles, of the United States, is helped off the track after ... |
| 09.08.2024 | Boxing's inclusion in LA 2028 Games to be decided next year - IOC's Bach | PARIS :A decision on boxing's inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has to be made in 2025, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said on Friday.
The boxing competition at the Paris Olympics is being run by the IO... |
| 08.08.2024 | Greek pole vaulter Polak handed provisional suspension | PARIS : Greek pole vaulter Eleni-Klaoudia Polak was disqualified from the Olympics and handed a provisional suspension at the Paris Games after she tested positive for banned substances, the IOC said on Wednesday.
The Greek Olympic Committe... |
| 08.08.2024 | Olympics | It’s more than just the windmill. What to watch as breaking kicks off at the Olympics | For first-time watchers, there’s a lot to understand about the elements of breaking. Beyond the dance form’s unique culture and history stemming from Black and brown communities in the Bronx in the 1970s, there is no other event like it at ... |
| 08.08.2024 | American Felix and Australia's Fox elected to IOC athletes' commission | Previous
FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Olympics - Champions Park medallists celebrations - Champions Park, Paris, France - August 06, 2024. Women's canoe - gold medallist Jessica Fox of Australia poses for a selfie with spectators during the Champ... |
| 07.08.2024 | Olympics | Algerians rally behind gold medal hopeful Imane Khelif amid gender misconceptions | “Imane Khelif, the last round against hate and racism!” read a Tuesday headline in leading Algerian daily Echourouk, which described her as “an iconic figure in national sport.”
Rifka, an Algerian social media influencer with 5.4 million In... |
| 07.08.2024 | Paris ceremony honours Israeli athletes killed in 1972 Munich Games attack | PARIS : Israeli athletes and officials, the mayor of Paris and International Olympic Committee officials paid tribute on Tuesday to Israeli Olympic team members killed by Palestinian gunmen at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
Eleven Israelis were ... |
| 07.08.2024 | Olympics | Israeli athletes receive threats in Paris as tensions simmer over Gaza | While Israel has called for the Olympics to remain a neutral space, the Palestinian delegation has used the Games as a way to generate conversation about the day-to-day struggles of those in Gaza. The Israel-Hamas war has claimed more than ... |
| 07.08.2024 | Khelif puts gender dispute aside to reach final as fans flock to support her | PARIS: Imane Khelif, one of the two boxers at the heart of a gender dispute at the Paris Olympics, vowed on Tuesday (Aug 6) to put the controversy behind her and make Algeria and the Arab world proud.
Khelif delivered a flawless performance... |
| 07.08.2024 | CGTN: Clean bill of health for Chinese swimmers: over 600 tests, zero violations | BEIJING, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The swimmers from Team China in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games have been exposed to a plethora of anti-doping tests, and no violations have been found, despite accusations circulating in some media outlet... |
| 07.08.2024 | Next Games will have more product placement, commercial opportunities-IOC | PARIS : From selfies with Samsung phones on the podium to Louis Vuitton cases at the opening ceremony, the Paris Olympics have widened the scope for sponsors' product placement like never before, and this trend will continue in future Games... |
| 06.08.2024 | World Boxing expects membership boost after Paris | Previous
FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Olympics - Boxing - The International Boxing Association (IBA) Press Conference, Paris - France - August 05, 2024. IBA Secretary General and CEO Chris Roberts during a press conference with IBA coaching offic... |
| 06.08.2024 | Sport of boxing needs new global body to get into LA Games, says IOC | PARIS: The International Olympic Committee would love to have boxing at the Los Angeles 2028 Games but first needs to see the creation of a new global governing body for the sport, it said on Tuesday (Jul 6).
The IOC stripped the Internatio... |
| 06.08.2024 | David Crocker, Former FIBA Executive Director, Joins Realeague as Senior Advisor | HONG KONG, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Realeague is proud to announce the appointment of David Crocker, a globally respected sports leader and former FIBA Executive Director, as Senior Advisor. Crocker joins the Realeague leadership team t... |
| 06.08.2024 | Games' 2030-2034 double awarding adds stability to Olympic movement, says IOC | Previous
FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Olympics - IOC Session 2030 & 2034 Announcements - Le Palais des Congres de Paris, Paris, France - July 24, 2024. International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach with Spencer Cox, Governor of Utah a... |
| 06.08.2024 | Olympics | What’s the deal with the Olympics? Your burning questions, answered | So then, who are the AINs?
Russia is not at the Olympics, but some Russian athletes are. After Belarus and Russia were barred over the war in Ukraine, the IOC permitted some of the athletes from those countries to compete as Individual Neut... |
| 06.08.2024 | Технологии Олимпиады | Привет! Недавно мы рассказывали, как умные технологии помогают футболистам и судьям на ЧМ-2024. В этот раз — немного олимпийских технологий. Не все из них применяются на Олимпиаде 2024 во Франции, но их влияние на спорт неоспоримо.Плавание
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| 05.08.2024 | The Controversy of Imane Khelif: Boxing, Gender, and the Olympic Stage | The Olympic stage is a grand arena where dreams clash with reality. In Paris 2024, the spotlight shines on Imane Khelif, an Algerian boxer whose rise has been meteoric yet mired in controversy. Khelif's recent performance, a swift victory o... |
| 05.08.2024 | The Gender Debate in Boxing: A Fight for Fairness | The boxing ring is a stage for strength, skill, and spirit. Yet, in the lead-up to the Paris 2024 Olympics, it has become a battleground for a contentious debate over gender identity and eligibility. At the heart of this conflict are two fe... |
| 05.08.2024 | The Ring of Controversy: Gender Disputes in Olympic Boxing | The boxing ring is a stage. It showcases strength, skill, and the spirit of competition. But as the Paris 2024 Olympics approach, it has also become a battleground for a heated gender debate. At the center of this storm are two female boxer... |
| 05.08.2024 | Olympics | Olympic boxer Imane Khelif calls for end to bullying after backlash over gender misconceptions | “I am in contact with my family two days a week. I hope that they weren’t affected deeply,” she said. “They are worried about me. God willing, this crisis will culminate in a gold medal, and that would be the best response.”
The vitriol ste... |
| 05.08.2024 | Boxers in gender dispute will remain in Paris Games competitions, IOC says | Previous
FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Olympics - Boxing - Women's 57kg - Quarterfinal - North Paris Arena, Villepinte, France - August 04, 2024. Yu Ting Lin of Taiwan reacts during her fight against Svetlana Kamenova Staneva of Bulgaria. REUTERS/... |
| 05.08.2024 | Olympics | For female athletes of color, scrutiny around gender rules and identity is part of a long trend | Mitra and other advocates and anthropologists note that international sporting federations don’t tend to promote an understanding of diversity in sex and gender identity and that gender tests have often targeted female athletes of color who... |
| 04.08.2024 | IBA gender tests on two boxers were flawed and illegitimate, says IOC | Previous
Paris 2024 Olympics - Boxing - Women's 66kg - Quarterfinal - North Paris Arena, Villepinte, France - August 03, 2024. Imane Khelif of Algeria in action with Anna Luca Hamori of Hungary. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra/File Photo
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| 03.08.2024 | Hijab compromise fails to quell France's discrimination debate | PARIS: Days before the Paris Olympics began, French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla was stuck in a row with her government over the right to wear a hijab at the opening ceremony.
But after a last-gasp compromise was found - in the shape of a navy ... |
| 03.08.2024 | No doubt boxers in gender dispute are women, IOC's Bach says | PARIS :Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Taiwan's double world champion Lin Yu-ting are women who have every right to compete at the Paris Olympics despite a gender dispute that has overshadowed their competitions, the International Olympic C... |
| 03.08.2024 | Olympics | As conflicts far and wide shake the planet, can the Olympics unite the world? | Reality, though, can interrupt even the tightest messaging.
People attend a flash mob to highlight the plight of hundreds of Ukrainian athletes and coaches, both amateur and professional, who were killed as a result of Russia’s war in Ukrai... |
| 03.08.2024 | Commentary: Can the Olympics attract Gen Z eyeballs while preserving its traditions? | MELBOURNE: The Olympics has been the world’s premier sporting event for more than a century.
Throughout this time, the Olympic Movement has faced many challenges, but what is often overlooked is how it has continually needed to evolve since... |
| 03.08.2024 | Explainer-Who is Algerian boxer Imane Khelif? | PARIS : Algerian Olympic boxer Imane Khelif has been at the centre of a debate about gender in sport after her Italian opponent pulled out of their bout less than a minute into the contest.
Khelif failed unspecified International Boxing Ass... |
| 02.08.2024 | Olympics | Who is Imane Khelif? What to know about the Algerian boxer | Khelif defeated Carini in just 46 seconds Thursday, with the Italian boxer’s tearful abandonment of the fight leading to innumerable portrayals of Khelif as an unstoppable punching machine whose presence threatens the health of her opponent... |
| 02.08.2024 | IOC saddened by 'aggression' against boxers over gender row | Previous
Paris 2024 Olympics - Boxing - Women's 66kg - Prelims - Round of 16 - North Paris Arena, Villepinte, France - August 01, 2024. Imane Khelif of Algeria and Angela Carini of Italy react after their fight. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
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| 01.08.2024 | Italian Carini pulls out of Paris Games, stoking gender row | Previous
Paris 2024 Olympics - Boxing - Women's 66kg - Prelims - Round of 16 - North Paris Arena, Villepinte, France - August 01, 2024. Angela Carini of Italy in action against Imane Khelif of Algeria. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
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| 01.08.2024 | South Korea union pickets outside Samsung chairman's house | SEOUL: Leaders of a South Korean union representing tens of thousands of workers at Samsung Electronics staged a protest on Thursday (Aug 1) outside the house of the company's chairman and heir, after fresh negotiations failed.
Thousands of... |
| 31.07.2024 | AI Takes the Stage: Revolutionizing Talent Scouting and Tech Innovation | In the realm of sports and technology, two giants are making waves. Intel is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to scout athletic talent in remote areas, while Dynabook is launching a cutting-edge laptop that integrates advance... |
| 31.07.2024 | Olympics | Meet the Olympics superfan who spent her savings to get to her 7th Games | Vivianne Robinson lets a passer by choose one of the pins Robinson collected from USA Olympics 1984, during 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris, France, Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The Olympics superfan has attended seven Games over the span of 40 y... |
| 31.07.2024 | IOC Sends Thousands of DMCA Notices to Deter ‘Olympics’ Piracy | The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is known to be very protective of its intellectual property rights.
Using an image of the Olympic rings or even just the word ‘Olympic’ can lead to legal trouble, especially when use takes place in ... |
| 31.07.2024 | Olympics | Column: Controversy, scandal and international incidents are practically Olympic sports | You remember Lochte. At the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro, he went out on the town with three fellow U.S. swimmers and claimed they had been robbed by gunman posing as police, preying on the city’s reputation as a criminal haven. Security vi... |
| 30.07.2024 | The Battle Against Piracy: Olympic Games Under Siege | The Olympic Games are a spectacle of human achievement. They unite nations, celebrate diversity, and showcase the pinnacle of athletic prowess. But behind the scenes, a different battle rages. A battle against piracy. The International Olym... |
| 30.07.2024 | Shooting-Desert or sea, no obstacle too big for Solomon | CHATEAUROUX, France : From a 21-year-old fleeing war-torn Eritrea to competing in her second Olympics in Paris, Luna Solomon has come a long way on a journey that included a 10-day trek through a desert and a perilous boat ride across the M... |
| 30.07.2024 | The Games will die without young audiences and competitors - IOC | PARIS : The introduction of new sports and more urban and visually spectacular venues are necessary to attract younger audiences to secure the Olympic Games' survival, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Tuesday.
The IOC overh... |
| 30.07.2024 | Intel using AI to scout Olympic talent in rural regions | Intel, the official worldwide AI platform partner for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, is leveraging AI technology to scout for potential sporting stars in rural and regional areas. This initiative aims at identifying talent in remote... |
| 30.07.2024 | Last Chance to Sign Up for the Paris 2024 Connected Marathon Pour Tous on Kinomap App | PARIS, July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Time is running out for those eager to participate in the Paris 2024 connected Marathon Pour Tous, an extraordinary virtual event happening alongside the Olympic Games Paris 2024. This is your final oppo... |
| 30.07.2024 | Olympics | Paris Olympics brings out hoses and misters to cool down fans during heat wave | Visitors and athletes endured a sweaty and sunny Tuesday before thunderstorms were expected to sweep into the Paris area in the evening. People dipped into a Paris canal that’s a popular swim spot or fanned themselves at exposed Olympic ven... |
| 29.07.2024 | The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony: A Misstep in the Spotlight | The Paris Olympics opening ceremony was meant to be a celebration. Instead, it became a flashpoint for controversy. A parody of Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" stole the show, but not in a good way. The scene featured drag p... |
| 29.07.2024 | Global Times: Xi's Olympic moments: Chinese president dedicated to promoting sports | BEIJING, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has a profound connection to the Olympic Movement. He has promoted China's hosting of several significant international sporting events, fostered global sports exchanges an... |
| 29.07.2024 | Olympics | A record 191 openly LGBTQ+ athletes are competing in the 2024 Olympics | Organizers of the Paris Olympics have underscored diversity and inclusion as major themes, showcasing drag queens and refugee athletes in Friday’s opening ceremony. That has received some blowback from religious conservatives.
“In our Olymp... |
| 29.07.2024 | Olympics | Here’s a look at the uniqueness of the Paris 2024 Olympic medals | The Paris Mint is manufacturing 5,084 medals — about 2,600 for the Olympics and 2,400 for the Paralympics. They’ll come in a dark-blue box from Chaumet and a certificate from the Eiffel Tower Operating Co. that the iron pieces came from the... |
| 29.07.2024 | Indonesia keeps up hopes of hosting 2036 Olympics, as president-elect Prabowo meets IOC president in Paris | Listen to this article
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| 29.07.2024 | Global Times: Xi's Olympic moments: Chinese president dedicated to promoting sports | BEIJING, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has a profound connection to the Olympic Movement. He has promoted China's hosting of several significant international sporting events, fostered global sports exchanges an... |
| 28.07.2024 | The Dance of Redemption: American 3×3 Basketball at the Olympics | The stage is set. Paris, the City of Light, buzzes with anticipation. The 2024 Summer Olympics are upon us, and the spotlight shines brightly on 3×3 basketball. This fast-paced, street-style game is a world away from traditional basketball.... |
| 28.07.2024 | Paris 2024: A Rainy Spectacle of Olympic Dreams | The City of Light donned a cloak of rain for the grand opening of the 2024 Summer Olympics. Paris, a city steeped in history and revolution, welcomed the world with an unprecedented ceremony along the Seine River. It was a bold move, a depa... |
| 28.07.2024 | Convicted Dutch rapist booed on Olympics beach volleyball debut | PARIS :There were boos, and mixed feelings amongst the crowd, as Netherlands beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, a convicted rapist, made his Paris 2024 debut for a game in bright sunshine at the feet of the Eiffel tower on Sunday.... |
| 28.07.2024 | Оргкомитет Олимпиады в Париже извинился за скандальную пародию во время церемонии открытия | «Конечно, не было никакой цели продемонстрировать неуважение к какой-либо религиозной группе. Напротив, я думаю, что Тома Жолли хотел отпраздновать толерантность общества. — заявила Дескамп на брифинге Международного олимпийского комитета. ... |
| 28.07.2024 | Paris 'sorry' for any offence over Olympic opening ceremony | PARIS: Paris Olympics organisers said on Sunday (Jul 28) they were "really sorry" if any offence was caused by their daring and quirky opening ceremony while denying any intention to "disrespect" religion after complaint... |
| 28.07.2024 | МОК опубликовал заявление с извинениями за церемонию открытия Игр-2024 | Международный олимпийский комитет опубликовал на своей странице в сети X официальные извинения из-за "определенных моментов" на церемонии открытия Олимпийских игр-2024 в Париже.
В заявлении говорится, что МОК принял к сведению раз... |
| 28.07.2024 | Pirate IPTV Services Blocked For Pirating The Olympics | When it comes to the protection of its intellectual property rights, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is notoriously uncompromising. Hardly a surprise given the role the brand and other rights play in this global sporting event. No... |
| 27.07.2024 | Surfing's Olympic ringmaster Aguerre readies for the next wave | TEAHUPO'O, Tahiti : Fernando Aguerre says that when he was first elected president of the International Surfing Association in 1994, the organisation consisted of a cardboard box and a cheque.
Thirty years on, the Argentine is now making pr... |
| 27.07.2024 | South Korea wrongly introduced as North Korea at Paris Olympics opening ceremony | SEOUL: The International Olympic Committee apologised Saturday (Jul 27) for a gaffe during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in which South Korean athletes were incorrectly introduced as North Korean.
As the South Korean delegation... |
| 27.07.2024 | IOC says convicted Dutch rapist will compete at Games as planned | PARIS: The International Olympic Committee said on Saturday (Jul 27) it was satisfied with explanations given by the Netherlands Olympic team regarding the participation of a convicted rapist in the Paris Games and that he would be competin... |
| 27.07.2024 | Rain-soaked Seine spectacle marks Paris Olympics opening; Singapore led by flagbearers Shanti Pereira, Ryan Lo | Listen to this article
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| 27.07.2024 | Olympic Games opening ceremony starts under watchful eye of security forces | PARIS: The Olympics' opening ceremony began in Paris on Friday (Jul 26) by depicting a fictional scenario in which the arrival of the Olympic flame goes awry, ahead of an extravagant show on the river Seine that will kick off the summer Gam... |
| 26.07.2024 | The Olympic Stage: A Tale of Triumph and Turmoil**
** | ** The Olympic Games are a grand spectacle. They showcase human achievement, athletic prowess, and cultural unity. Yet, beneath the glittering surface, shadows lurk. Recent events have cast a pall over the upcoming Paris Games, highlighting... |
| 26.07.2024 | The Rise of China's Young Table Tennis Stars: A Legacy in the Making**
** | ** Table tennis is more than a sport in China; it’s a heartbeat. The paddles echo the nation’s pride, and the players are its champions. As the Paris 2024 Olympics loom, a new generation of young athletes is ready to carry the torch. They s... |
| 26.07.2024 | Olympics | Column: A peek inside the Olympic village: flags, food and 200,000 condoms | The heartbeat of the Games.
The soul of the Games.
The spirit of the Games.
The innocence of the Games.
“You are the peace ambassadors of our time,” International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said during a visit to the village th... |