This year's Olympic games will be held in France from July 26 to August 11. Several personalities will carry the Olympic flame this summer including ex-footballer Jean-Pierre Papin and actor Jamel Debbouze. The first French torchbearer for the 2024 Olympics will be a former Olympian who won Gold at the games at just 17-years-old
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World Athletics' decision to award prize money at the Paris Olympics goes against the Olympic spirit, says the head of cycling's governing body.
It has been eight years since a "normal," non-COVID Olympic Games. Paris
A golden opportunity! More than 250,000 new tickets for the Olympic Games have gone on sale on Wednesday 17 April, from 10am CEST. One of the last opportunities to see the stars of the[]
Japan's official apparel for the Paris Olympics and Paralympics was unveiled Wednesday, with 100 days to go until the Olympic opening ceremony. The bright red tops are inspired by the French capital's sunrises, while the use of recycled materials contributed to a 34 percent cut in greenhouse gas emissions in
The French capital is preparing to pull out all the stops.
Games provide plenty of opportunities for bonding time with loved ones. Plus, they’re easy to tote along on long car trips and plane rides. Below, check out five new and classic games to buy and play with family and friends. All are available for purchase on Amazon. 5 SPORTS ESSENTIALS FOR PARENTS WHO ARE CHEERING FROM THE SIDELINES These games offer various themes, mechanics and complexity levels — ensuring something enjoyable for all family members and kids. You can find them all on Amazon,...
Driving past a San Fernando Valley middle school during lunchtime, the sports fields were buzzing with activity. Soccer balls were being kicked, basketballs were being dribbled, tetherballs were being socked. My previous three hours had been spent attending a conference sponsored by the LA84 Foundation in downtown Los Angeles, listening to speakers discuss the magic and importance of inclusion in sports. When competitions are open to anyone, whether you’re rich or poor, nerdy or athletic, a...
As part of a push by the International Olympic Committee to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) in Paris, the Games’ broadcaster is stepping up its use of the technology—but not without concerns about the risk of “deepfakes“. Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS), which produces the live television, radio and digital coverage of the Olympic and Paralympic Games that is then sold to clients, first began using AI at the PyeongChang Winter Games in 2018. “In Paris we will take this to a...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - It was announced today that from October 3rd through the 5th, Midland and Odessa will be hosting the Special Olympics Texas Fall Classic. During the competition, athletes will participate in swimming, golf, equestrian, bocce, and softball. The purpose of Special Olympics Texas is to empower children and adults that have intellectual []
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