The Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics concluded with a resounding success, surpassing expectations with over 12 million tickets sold and a record-breaking attendance. The organizing committee highlighted their innovative approach to hosting events, drawing inspiration from prestigious landmarks and engaging audiences like never before. This success has already inspired the organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Games, demonstrating the impact of Paris’ ambitious vision.
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will compete in the men’s javelin throw final at the Diamond League season finale in Brussels, Belgium. He has a chance to break the 90m mark, facing stiff competition from Anderson Peters, who holds the season’s best throw.
Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis shattered his own world record for the tenth time, clearing 6.26m at the Silesia Diamond League in Chorzow, Poland. This achievement comes just three weeks after he secured gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where he also broke his previous record.
Legendary para-athlete Devendra Jhajharia believes that star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is on the verge of breaking the elusive 90-meter barrier. He predicts Chopra will throw 93 meters within the next one or two years. Jhajharia, himself a Paralympic gold medalist, draws upon his own experience, stating that when a barrier is broken in javelin throw, it’s done by a significant margin.
Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan’s Olympic gold medalist in javelin throw, has urged the government to invest in modern sports facilities for women athletes. Nadeem, who has been showered with gifts and cash prizes since his victory, believes that access to better training and education are crucial for Pakistani athletes to reach their full potential.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, disqualified from the Paris 2024 Olympics due to a weight violation, has hinted at a potential comeback to the sport, suggesting she could compete until 2032 under different circumstances. Despite her disappointment, she remains committed to fighting for what she believes in.
French singer Yseult closed the Paris 2024 Olympics with a powerful performance in a custom Dior couture dress, a modern interpretation of the brand’s iconic New Look. The striking silhouette, paired with a statement hat by Stephen Jones, added drama to her rendition of Frank Sinatra’s ‘My Way,’ a nod to the next Olympics in Los Angeles.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against her disqualification from the women’s freestyle 50kg final at the Paris 2024 Olympics has been delayed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ad hoc committee. The verdict, initially scheduled for Tuesday, August 15th, will now be announced on August 16th. Phogat was disqualified after exceeding the weight limit by a small margin, despite weighing in within the permissible limit earlier in the day.
Tokyo 2020 gold medalist Yui Susaki had a disappointing exit in the Paris Olympics, losing in the quarterfinal to India’s Vinesh Phogat. Though Susaki secured bronze, she expressed disappointment, vowing to reclaim her gold in Los Angeles 2028.
The Phryge, the mascot of the Paris 2024 Olympics, has captured the hearts of France and beyond, sparking a hilarious online campaign for the red-capped character to be appointed as the country’s next Prime Minister. With its undeniable charm and symbolism of French history, the Phryge’s popularity has ignited a playful debate about the future of French leadership.
