'Our idea was inclusion': Organisers respond to 'offended reactions' to opening ceremony
Saturday, 27 July 2024 () The Olympics opening ceremony was intended to "trigger a reflection" while using a global audience to promote diversity and freedoms in France, Paris 2024 organisers say.
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. BBC Sport
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.
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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.
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Join us as we celebrate the inauguration of India House at the Paris Olympics 2024! Hear from Nita Ambani, an International Olympic Committee member, who expresses her joy in witnessing India's first-ever Olympic House. Also, catch singer Shaan's excitement as he attends the inauguration and shares his hopes for the Indian contingent. With 117 athletes competing across various sports, India is ready to make its mark at the Paris Olympics. Don't miss this special moment of pride and excitement for Indian sports!
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Sir Keir Starmer met with Team GB athletes in Paris. While observing the judo training, the prime minister joked that if he were to join them on the mat, "someone would throw me over, and that would be the end of it." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Paris Olympics opening ceremony has ignited global controversy with a provocative act featuring drag queens recreating Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper. This display, along with other controversial moments, has drawn widespread criticism from viewers and religious leaders. Critics argue that the scene mocks Christianity, while organizers claim it was intended to highlight the absurdity of violence. Discover the details of this highly debated event and the reactions it has sparked around the world.
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Saturday, 27 July 2024 ()
The Olympics opening ceremony was intended to "trigger a reflection" while using a global audience to promote diversity and freedoms in France, Paris 2024 organisers say.
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