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.
The 33rd Summer Olympics, set to take place in Paris from July 26 to August 12, marks a century of evolution for the Games. From its humble beginnings in Athens in 1896 with just 14 countries and 9 sports, the Olympics have grown into a global spectacle with over 205 nations, 45 sports, and a focus on gender equality. This article delves into the history of the Olympics, highlighting key milestones and the enduring legacy of its founders.
Get ready for the grand spectacle of the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony! Find out where to watch the live telecast and streaming, and the exact start time in Indian Standard Time (IST).
Alpine Formula One team principal Bruno Famin will be leaving his role at the end of August to focus on other motorsport activities within the Renault Group. Famin’s departure comes after a challenging start to the season for Alpine, who are currently eighth in the constructors’ championship.
Newly appointed Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has assured that the team will continue playing an aggressive brand of cricket, echoing the style of his predecessor Rohit Sharma. Yadav, inspired by Rohit’s leadership, believes in maintaining the same aggressive approach while embracing his new responsibilities as captain.
Sajjad Sehen, an Iraqi judoka competing in the Paris Olympics, has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for two anabolic steroids. The 28-year-old first-time Olympian was set to compete in the men’s 81-kilogram class but will now face a disciplinary case.
