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Djokovic registers emphatic win in Olympics opener

BBC Sport Saturday, 27 July 2024 ()
Novak Djokovic's bid for a much-wanted Olympic gold medal begins in style with a 6-0 6-1 demolition of Matthew Ebden.
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Novak Djokovic Novak Djokovic Serbian tennis player (born 1987)

Djokovic opponent Ebden invites spectator to play during thrashing

Watch as Australia's Matthew Ebden jokingly offers a spectator a chance to take over during his 6-0 6-1 thrashing against Serbia's Novak Djokovic in the first..
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Who are the global stars at Paris 2024?

Novak Djokovic, Simone Biles and Noah Lyles are among the biggest names in Paris 2024.
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Canada deducted points and coach banned over drone

Canada's Olympic women's football team are deducted six points and coach Bev Priestman is banned for a year by Fifa over a drone spying scandal.
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SNCF train services to 'soon' return to normal, despite delays [Video]

SNCF train services to 'soon' return to normal, despite delays

According to French railway company SNCF, progress has been made in partially restoring high-speed train services after Friday's coordinated arson attacks ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 01:10Published
Olympics Blunder:South Korean Athletes Mistaken for North Korean Delegation|Organisers Issue Apology [Video]

Olympics Blunder:South Korean Athletes Mistaken for North Korean Delegation|Organisers Issue Apology

In a major blunder during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, South Korean athletes were mistakenly introduced as North Korean delegates. The mistake was highlighted by both French and English announcers, although the subtitles correctly identified them. This gaffe comes at a time of heightened tensions between the two Koreas. South Korea's sports ministry has lodged a formal complaint, and the International Olympic Committee has issued an apology. Watch the full story and see the reactions from both South Korea and the Olympic organisers. #OneindiainParis #Olympics2024 #ParisOlympics #SouthKorea #NorthKorea #OlympicBlunder #IOC #SportsNews #OpeningCeremony #SouthKoreanAthletes #OlympicMistake ~HT.178~PR.274~ED.103~GR.124~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 03:26Published

Tarling medal hopes punctured in time trial

Great Britain's Anna Henderson wins cycling road time trial silver on her Olympic debut, but Josh Tarling misses the podium.
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China snatches first Olympic gold in first full day of sporting [Video]

China snatches first Olympic gold in first full day of sporting

Credit: FRANCE 24 English    Duration: 01:45Published

Matthew Ebden Matthew Ebden Australian tennis player


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