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Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games
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Quick Glance: Paris Olympics Flame Lit in Greek Cradle Amid Weather Challenges
- Despite the absence of Apollo, the flame for the Paris Olympics was ignited at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece on Tuesday.
- A backup flame was used as cloudy skies prevented the traditional lighting, where an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess typically uses the sun to ignite a silver torch.
- The flame will be carried by torchbearers from Olympia for over 5000 kilometers through Greece before being handed over to the Paris Games organizers in Athens on April 26.
- The Belem, a French three-masted sailing ship, will transport the Olympic flame from Greece to Marseille, arriving on May 8 after visiting the historic site of Olympia.
Ex-Resistance Olympic torch-bearer still wants to 'change the world': At the age of 102, Melanie Berger-Volle will carry the Olympic torch as high as she can ...
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Greek actress Mary Mina used a parabolic mirror and the sun’s rays to ignite the torch in the final rehearsal before the traditional ceremony at the birthplace ... Show more reut.rs/3xCPfxc
Five years after a devastating fire, the restoration of Notre-Dame cathedral is nearing completion as the world's eyes turn to Paris for the Olympic Games www.reuters.com/world/europe/notre-dame-nears-re-opening-five-years-after-fire-2024-04-12/
Quick Glance: Progress in Notre-Dame Restoration Ahead of Paris Olympics
- Following a devastating fire five years ago, the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral is nearing completion as the world's attention turns to Paris for the Olympic Games.
- Macron aims to boost the nation's morale and his government's approval ratings through the cathedral's restoration.
- The reopening is set for December and is progressing as planned, as confirmed by the project's official leader.
- The project's total cost of 550 million euros has been partly covered by substantial donations, including contributions from billionaires in the luxury sector.
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Olympic rings for the Paris Games will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower: The Paris Games organizers say the Olympics rings will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower ...
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Skimpy Olympic track uniform from Nike criticized by women athletes : Nike unveiled uniforms that U.S. track athletes can don in the Paris Olympics this summer ...
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Paris-bound Olympians look forward to a post-COVID Games with fans in the stands: The biggest moments for many of this generation’s Olympic athletes came in ...
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This year’s Paris Olympics will be the first in history to have full gender parity
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More than gold: Track and field becomes first sport to pay Olympic winners: Starting this summer in Paris, first place in track and field events will come with a ...
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Quick Glance: World Athletics Introduces Prize Money for Olympic Champions
- World Athletics has announced it will be the first federation to award prize money at the Olympic Games, with a total prize pot of $2.4 million for the Paris Olympics and gold medallists receiving $50,000.
- President Lord Coe emphasized the importance of creating a stable financial landscape for athletes, describing the decision as a pivotal moment.
- The introduction of prize money for Olympic gold medallists was highlighted as a crucial step for World Athletics and the sport as a whole, recognizing the athletes' critical role in the success of the Games.
- It was noted that the payment of prize money will be subject to athletes undergoing standard anti-doping procedures, and details regarding the structure of prize money for the 2028 Games will be revealed later.
Eliud Kipchoge 'expects' to win third Olympic Games marathon: Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge has "huge expectation" to win a historic third successive Olympic marathon ...
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Olympians criticise Nike for skimpy women's kit: Nike's Team USA track and field kit for women is needlessly revealing and sexist, women athletes have said after ...
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Why Israel Should Be Banned From the Paris Olympics: If the IOC has excluded Russia from the games for actions contrary to the Olympic ethos of peace ...
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Olympic Games in Paris: Senior citizen carries the Olympic torch: Paris is preparing for the Summer Olympics. Right in the middle of it: 102-year-old Melanie ...
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Nigeria and Zambia women seal final Olympic Games spots: Nigeria boss Randy Waldrum says his side must "prepare properly" for the 2024 Olympic Games women's ...
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Paris aims to rekindle love for the Olympics as the 100-day countdown begins: April 17 marks the 100 days countdown to the Paris Olympics ambitious opening ...
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Singapore Olympic champion Joseph Schooling retires from swimming: The swim star announced his retirement eight years after winning a historic gold medal for ...
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Quick Glance: Olympic Champion Joseph Schooling Retires from Swimming
- Singapore's only Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling announces his retirement from competitive swimming after making history at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
- Schooling plans to focus on his swim school, emphasizing that retirement had been on his mind for a while.
- Despite facing challenges post-Rio, including failed qualifications and personal losses, Schooling expresses his intention to expand into finance and sports, imparting his knowledge to younger athletes.
- The Olympic champion reflects on his achievements, future goals, and the importance of his legacy built through hard work and obstacles to inspire others.
The decision by World Athletics to compensate only gold medallists at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris has been welcomed and criticised by Olympian Juliet ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/13/a-slap-in-the-face-20240413-1010-176302/
Female handball players at the Olympics: "We have, let me say, eaten a lot of shit in recent years"
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Joseph Schooling gave Singapore belief, but what would it take to repeat his Olympic gold?
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Olympic athlete praised for refusing to swap plane seats with 'entitled' couple: Cynthia Appiah, a Canadian bobsledder, was on a four-hour flight from Toronto to ...
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US officials defend Olympic kit after women athletes take aim at skimpy, high-cut uniform revealed by Nike.
"If this outfit was truly beneficial to ... Show more sports.yahoo.com/us-officials-defend-olympic-kit-181949475.html
As an orienteer, Matthias Kyburz is an exceptional athlete. But that wasn't enough for the 34-year-old. In a 4-month quick bleaching session ... Show more #srfsport #OL #Marathon #Kyburz #MatthiasKyburz #Olympia #OlympicGames #Paris2024
Commentary: Beyond the SEA Games, is Singapore ready to host major sporting events?
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‘I can take anyone’: How Peter Bol fought back from false doping accusation to make Olympic team
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Swim Open Stockholm: Maya Werner triumphs again: swimsportnews.de offers you all the information about swimming in Germany and the world.
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Macron says Olympic opening ceremony on Seine River could be scrapped if security risk is too high
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Quick Glance: Security Concerns Prompt Alternatives for France's Olympic Opening Ceremony
- France has developed contingency plans for the July 26 Olympics opening ceremony on the river Seine in response to security concerns, as stated by President Emmanuel Macron on Monday.
- Heightened security alert due to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, along with the threat of terrorist attacks, has prompted action by the French government.
- Expressing confidence, Macron believes the anticipated Games ceremony with large crowds by the Seine, involving around 160 boats embarking on a 6 km journey, will be a significant achievement.
- The leadership of the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams approves of the security arrangements along the Seine for the opening ceremony, according to the team's security head, Nicole Deal.
US track and field athletes' Nike clothing is sexist: Various sports associations have taken measures against the sexualization of female athletes ...
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Nike Responds to Criticism Over U.S. Women's Olympic Uniforms: 'Everything's Showing'
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Quick Glance: Olympians Criticize Nike for Revealing Women's Attire
- Nike's Team USA track and field kit for women is criticized by female athletes as unnecessarily revealing and sexist.
- Debate over revealing outfits for women Olympians continues, with some changes in competition wear rules.
- Nike is offering athletes unitard options with both a brief and a short for this year's Olympics, providing more choices for athletes.
- While some athletes find the showcased attire concerning, others appreciate the variety of options available and advocate for custom tailoring for a better fit.
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How much will a gold medal be worth at the Paris Games this year?
World Athletics will become the first international federation to award prize money at the ... Show more www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hq2jgf
Player release issues threaten Japan and South Korea's Olympic hopes: Japan and South Korea's dominance of Asia's Olympic football qualifiers is at risk of ...
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The group for Paris has been drawn 🤾 In the preliminary round of the Olympic Games, the national team will meet Spain, Croatia, Slovenia, Sweden and Japan ... Show more #handball #olympia #Paris2024 #paris
Brittney Griner re-signs with Phoenix Mercury ahead of Team USA training camp: Brittney Griner has re-signed with her longtime WNBA team, the Phoenix Mercury ...
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🏰 The #ChateauDeVersailles is getting an #Olympic makeover as the historic #palace gears up to become a #Paris2024 #OlympicGames #sports venue.
🇫🇷 Katrine Lyngso takes you to #Versailles to see how ... Show more #RoadtoParis
Home of champions: Inside the Ghanaian neighborhood that produces boxing greats: The Bukom neighborhood in Ghana’s capital Accra has produced eight boxing world ...
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Quick Glance: Boxing Champions: Life and Training in Bukom, Accra
- Bukom, a neighborhood in Ghana’s capital Accra, has produced eight boxing world champions and is almost entirely focused on the sport.
- Bukom is a boxing mecca and finishing school for fighters like Abdul Wahid Omar, a six-time national champion and captain of the Ghanaian national team.
- The gyms in Bukom are highly competitive, and the Bukom Boxing Arena is a central point for the community and rising boxers from across the nation.
- Ghanaian boxers have not yet qualified for the Paris Olympics, but hope remains, especially for boxers like Joseph Commey, who won gold at the Africa Games in March.
Draw at Loftus sends Banyana crashing out of Olympics and Nigeria through: Banyana Banyana’s Olympic dream went up in smoke after they were held to a 0-0 draw by ...
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Nigeria v South Africa: Olympic Games qualifier will be a 'battle', says Desiree Ellis
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Novak Djokovic makes Paris Olympics and gold medal a priority for 2024 - "Everything else is a bonus" - Eurosport
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New Zealand teams win men's and women's titles at the Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand won the men’s and women’s titles at the Hong Kong Sevens in a tournament that ...
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Quick Glance: New Zealand Teams Clinch Titles at Hong Kong Sevens
- New Zealand secured both the men's and women's titles at the Hong Kong Sevens, concluding a tournament that showcased rugby ahead of the Paris Olympics.
- The All Blacks Sevens scored the initial two tries in a 10-7 victory against France in the men's final, successfully defending their title and closing the three-day event in the traditional home of rugby sevens.
- Michaela Blyde's exceptional performance with three tries and Mahina Paul's late double secured New Zealand's 36-7 victory over the United States in the women's final.
- The Black Ferns Sevens claimed their third consecutive tournament title, surpassing Australia in the women's world series standings.
Herculean Feat in Paris Olympics: Make the Seine Safe to Swim: Officials race to keep sewage from the waters of the long-distance race course ahead of the Summer ...
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From a Rocky Start, Dakotah Lindwurm Emerges With Unshakeable Self-Belief: She pulled out third place at the Olympic Marathon Trials, earning a spot on the ...
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Versailles's Apollo fountain restored.
With four months to go before the Olympic Games, the Fountain of Apollo in the Chateau de Versailles -- a gilded lead ... Show more
France beefs up security as Paris Olympics approach: Officials stress IS-linked threats are not new, but police put on a show of force ahead of the Games.
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Puma hones focus on speed in Olympic battle with Adidas and Nike: German sportswear brand Puma is using this year's Olympic Games and its partnership with sprint ...
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From The Athletic: Gabby Thomas has won two Olympic medals for Team USA on the track. She's also a Harvard graduate and a volunteer at a Texas health clinic ... Show more theathletic.com/5321863/2024/04/03/gabby-thomas-olympics-track-health-clinic/
While happy with the news that World Athletics will be giving monetary rewards to gold medallists at the Paris Olympics later this year ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20240411/still-not-far-enough-mills #GLNRSports
USA: Anna Elendt, Rafael Miroslaw and Co. reach for the Olympic tickets: swimsportnews.de offers you all the information about swimming in Germany and the world.
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“There’s a lot of conservative thought... that prohibits girls excelling in sports.”Pragnya Mohan hopes to make history later this year by becoming the first ... Show more www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hnvlhd
Jamaican Rasheed Broadbell, easily one of the world’s top sprint hurdlers over the past two years, says last season’s disappointment has fuelled his sense of ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/04/burning-desire-20240404-1120-455871/
Why those losing faith in the Brisbane Olympics should look to LA: Brisbane isn’t the only city to debate the cost of hosting the 16-day event while striving for ...
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Kenya's Olympics marathon team shaping up: Kipchoge said they have their work cut out ahead of the Olympics.
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Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia: The torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was lit in ancient Olympia in a traditional ceremony on Tuesday ...
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Quick Glance: Salman Rushdie Recalls 'Premonition' Dream Before Brutal Knife Attack
- Two nights before being attacked, Rushdie dreamt of being stabbed.
- He was stabbed ten times during the attack, leading to severe injuries.
- Despite his dream, Rushdie decided to attend the event where the attack occurred.
- The attacker is awaiting trial, with Rushdie expected to testify.
The fire is already burning: preparations for the Summer Games in Paris are on the home stretch. But the Olympic organizers still have some worries www.tz.de/sport/mehr/flamme-brennt-endspurt-fuer-olympia-macher-von-paris-zr-93013871.html (hc) @tzmuenchen
Paris 2024 torch lit in ancient Olympia, relay under way
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Is Emma discovering her feeling for sand?: The win against Caroline Garcia was apparently not a flash in the pan: Emma Raducanu showed at the Billie Jean Cup ...
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Olympic champion Sunisa Lee on comeback trail after battling kidney disease: Olympic champion Sunisa Lee has said the kidney disease that threatened her ...
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Nike SB Dunk Low “Trocadéro Gardens” Releases Fall 2024: Nike SB Dunk Low Trocadero Gardens will be released in the Fall of 2024 for the 2024 Paris Olympics ...
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German handball players celebrate after victory against Paraguay: Match report and analysis of the game Paraguay against Germany
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‘Support could have been much better’ for Joseph Schooling, say former national swimmers
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Friba Rezayee, a judoka who competed at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, has called on the International Olympic Committee to ban Afghanistan due to the Taliban's ... Show more www.reuters.com/sports/afghanistans-first-female-olympian-calls-games-ban-over-talibans-rights-record-2024-04-15/
Jamaica to have three men in Paris Olympics discus throw after Stona’s PB: Jamaica will have three representatives in the men’s discus throw at a second ...
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Heike Drechsler plays in “Rote Rosen”: Heike Drechsler will show her acting talent on the first.
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Paris 2024: Olympic flame begins its journey from Greece to France: The Olympic flame is due to arrive in Marseille on May 8, after crossing the Mediterranean ...
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France's initiative: Russia indicates rejection of Olympic ceasefire: French President Emmanuel Macron wants peace for Ukraine - at least during the Olympics ...
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In a nutshell, the chef de mission is responsible for overseeing the seamless operation of the national delegation and fostering a pleasant and supportive ... Show more scroll.in/field/1066581/ #Chefdemission #marykom
SC DHfK Leipzig starts “Pedal to Paris” campaign - Help for Olympians and young talent
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Notre-Dame: This is what it looks like five years after the devastating fire: PARIS. Just in time for the opening of the Olympic Games on July 26 ...
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Nike Olympic Women’s Track Uniform Controversy, Explained: After Nike revealed a handful of designs for the 2024 Paris Olympics, a unitard for the U.S ...
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Phoenix Suns duo Kevin Durant, Devin Booker on final Team USA roster for Paris Olympics
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How will Caitlin Clark adjust to the WNBA? 'Reality is coming,' says one star.: There are many components to the WNBA transition: turnaround, commercial flights ...
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In hunt for ‘white elephants’ in Utah, Olympic commission comes up empty-handed: An Olympics group came to Utah searching for "white elephants" - ...
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Marathon pro Amanal Petros: Germany's fastest runner is now also German champion for the first time
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Paris's Grand Palais ready for Olympics after major renovations: After three years of renovations, the Grand Palais will host the fencing and taekwondo ...
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The 2024 Paris Olympics are coming up. Here's your guide and Arizona athletes competing
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Olympic sailor doubles as Am Cup gamer: Along her route to the Paris Olympics, Erica Dawson has been learning to play computer games – in a bid to win the first ...
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