Paris Olympics 2024: Braving attacks by arsonists and pre-opening chaos, city of love gets Olympics underway with grand ceremony | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

PARIS: The incessant wailing of police sirens could be heard at the stroke of 12 on Friday afternoon outside the Palais des Congres. The city was on high alert. Heavily armed police personnel had started cordoning off the area close to the River Seine. This beautiful world city, which moves at a fast pace, had…

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France dazzles world with colourful, vibrant Olympics opening ceremony | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The 33rd Olympic Games commenced with a captivating opening ceremony in Paris on Friday, transforming the city into an immense stage. The legendary Seine River became the course for the athletes’ procession, highlighting France’s rich cultural tapestry, revolutionary essence, exceptional artisanship, and architectural legacy.Breaking from tradition, the mesmerizing spectacle began with the ‘Parade…

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Indian hockey dream fulfilled in Tokyo seeks the ‘Holy Grail’ in Paris | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

November 2023. Senior Men National Championship in Chennai. The Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium had a special guest. India coach Craig Fulton‘s presence easily caught the eye. The new coach was not new anymore after helming India’s direct qualification to Olympics with Asian Games gold. Eight months away, then, from boarding the flight to Paris to hunt…

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Olympics: Will India go past historic Tokyo medal haul in Paris | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

As the Olympic Games commence in Paris on Friday, the 117 Indian athletes participating in the event find themselves in diverse situations. While a few carry the weight of immense expectations on their shoulders, others are determined to deliver unexpected triumphs. Meanwhile, some seasoned competitors are focused on concluding their illustrious careers on a high…

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Stadium emptied after chaos and crowd trouble as Morocco beat Argentina 2-1 in men’s Olympic football opener | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Wednesday’s match between Morocco and Argentina in the men’s Olympic football tournament was marked by a tumultuous sequence of events that culminated in a 2-1 victory for Morocco. The game, which was the opener for both teams, descended into chaos following a disallowed late equalizer for Argentina and was further disrupted by crowd…

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House of Glory podcast: Celebrating the legacy of Olympic hero KD Jadhav | Off the field News – Times of India

The “House of Glory” podcast series, in association with The Times of India, has been launched to celebrate the accomplishments and obstacles faced by Indian athletes as they prepare for the upcoming Paris Olympics. The inaugural episode, released on Tuesday, features an interview with Ranjit Khashaba Jadhav, the son of KD Jadhav, India’s first individual…

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First COVID case at Paris 2024: Australian water polo player isolated | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

An unnamed member of the Australian water polo team has been quarantined at the ongoing Paris Olympics following a positive COVID test result, as confirmed by Anna Meares, the head of the nation’s Olympic contingent, on Tuesday.Meares refrained from disclosing the identity of the athlete but mentioned that individuals who had been in close contact…

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