Chinese teenager Shang Juncheng battled through two rain delays to defeat Max Purcell and advance to the ATP Atlanta Open semifinals. The 19-year-old will face Jordan Thompson in the semis, while Yoshihito Nishioka and the winner of Mattia Bellucci vs Arthur Rinderknech will contest the other semifinal.
The Paris 2024 Olympics opened with a rain-soaked ceremony filled with excitement, featuring performances by Lady Gaga and Celine Dion. Lady Gaga stunned with a rendition of ‘Mon Truc en Plumes’ while Celine Dion made a powerful comeback, closing the event with a performance of Edith Piaf’s “Hymne à l’amour”. The ceremony also included a unique torch relay featuring a hooded figure inspired by French cultural icons.
The Indian men’s hockey team will compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics, aiming for a second consecutive medal. Their path to victory is fraught with challenges, particularly against top-ranked opponents like Australia, Belgium, and Argentina. The team is a blend of experienced veterans and new talent, facing a tough group stage before potential encounters with other formidable teams like the Netherlands, Germany, or Great Britain.
Google Doodle celebrates the skateboarding events at the 2024 Paris Summer Games with an animated doodle featuring chickens skateboarding. The doodle marks the men’s skateboarding events, which include the street prelims and finals. Skateboarding is one of four new sports added to the Olympic Games, alongside breaking, surfing, and sports climbing.
Olympic champion Marie-José Pérec, a renowned French athlete, ignited the Olympic flame at the Paris 2024 opening ceremony, a moment that celebrated her illustrious career and contributions to sports. Joining her was fellow French sporting icon Teddy Riner, symbolizing the unity of two legendary athletes in a historic occasion.
The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics was marred by a flag-hoisting mishap at the Trocadéro. The ceremony, the first to be held outside a stadium, saw IOC President Thomas Bach praise Paris and French President Emmanuel Macron declare the Games open.
The Paris Olympics opening ceremony was marred by a series of unfortunate events, including train sabotage, heavy rain, and ticketing problems. The sabotage of the French railway network caused widespread disruption, while the rain forced spectators to endure uncomfortable conditions during the ceremony. Thousands also experienced long queues and ticketing issues, adding to the chaos of the day.
A video circulating online claiming to show the Olympic torch being lit in a Paris church ahead of the Paris Olympics is actually footage from a ceremony in Italy. The video, shared by business leader Harsh Goenka, has gone viral but has been debunked as a misrepresentation. Despite the viral video, the actual opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics took place on Friday with a spectacular display on the River Seine.
Chamari Athapaththu’s half-century propelled Sri Lanka to a thrilling three-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Women’s Asia Cup semifinal. The win sets up a final clash against India on Sunday.
Shivam Singh smashed a brilliant century, including seven sixes off spinners, to power Dindigul Dragons to a 30-run victory over Siechem Madurai Panthers in the Tamil Nadu Premier League. This win secured Dindigul’s spot in the playoffs, while Madurai’s hopes were dashed.
