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.
Judo events at the Paris 2024 Olympics will run from July 27th to August 3rd, with Indian judoka Tulika Maan competing in the women’s +78kg category. Preliminary events will take place daily at 13:30 IST, followed by finals at 19:30 IST.
The Paris 2024 Olympic torch relay traversed the French capital, culminating in the Eiffel Tower, with diverse torchbearers representing sports, art, culture, and community spirit. From superstar athletes to everyday heroes, the relay embodied the Olympic values of unity, peace, and inspiration, highlighting the collective spirit of France and the anticipation for the upcoming Games.
VisitBritain is using the Paris 2024 Olympics as a springboard to promote Britain as a travel destination to French tourists. Their ‘Audacious Kingdom’ campaign highlights Britain’s diverse offerings, from outdoor adventures to culinary experiences, through digital platforms and influencer collaborations.
Lufthansa has expanded its flight network to facilitate travel for spectators, athletes, and officials heading to the Paris 2024 Olympics. With connections from over 92 cities across the globe, the airline aims to ensure convenient and efficient travel for attendees from diverse locations.
UK-based boxer Cindy Ngamba is on the verge of making history as the first athlete to win a medal for the Refugee Olympic team. She is among the five athletes from Great Britain selected for the 36-member team for the 2024 Paris Games. Ngamba, who was born in Cameroon and moved to the UK at the age of 11, has spoken openly about the challenges she faced obtaining citizenship. Despite these hurdles, she has emerged as a formidable boxer, training alongside top British pugilists like Natasha Jonas and Lauren Price. IOC Chef de Mission Masomah Ali Zada has high hopes for Ngamba, believing she has the potential to bring home a medal for the Refugee Olympic Team for the first time.
Nike celebrates the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics with the release of the Air Max 1 ‘Olympic.’ This patriotic sneaker features a white mesh base for breathability, complemented by navy blue and gray suede overlays. The iconic Swoosh appears in gold, while Team USA colors of red, white, and blue are showcased on the tongue tag, insoles, and embroidered Nike Air logo. The sneaker rests on a white midsole with a visible Air Max unit and a black outsole, completed by white laces for a clean finish.
With just three months to go before the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, hotel rates have continued to fall, according to data from Lighthouse, a hotel market analyst. Average nightly rates have dropped from over €800 last September to below €500 currently, with three-star properties seeing a 9% decline and four-star hotels a 8% decrease in the last 30 days. Despite the drop, five-star luxury establishments have held prices slightly better, falling by 6%. Overall, hotel rates in Paris during the Olympics are still 95 percent higher than at the same time in 2023.
