Overnight rain postpones 1st skateboard event at Paris Olympics
The first event of the skateboarding competition at the Paris Olympics on Saturday was postponed after rain overnight and into the morning.
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South Korea wrongly introduced as North Korea at Paris Olympics opening ceremony
SEOUL: The International Olympic Committee apologised Saturday (Jul 27) for a gaffe during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in which South Korean athletes were incorrectly introduced as North Korean.
Fans had never heard of him - but he could prove the one that got away from Man United
Manchester United’s coaching revamp this summer has seen Old Trafford hero Ruud Van Nistelrooy return to familiar surroundings while Rene Hake has also joined - but it’s a name who left last season whose star might ultimately burn brightest.
Celine Dion makes return to public performance at Olympics opening ceremony
Celine Dion has given her first live public performance since revealing she is living with stiff person syndrome (SPS), with a spectacular rendition from the Eiffel Tower at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.
Lady Gaga: Performance at Olympics opening ceremony was ‘supreme honour’
American singer Lady Gaga has said it was her “supreme honour” to perform at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
'Switch it off' BBC Breakfast viewers vow to 'ditch' show after they're hit with schedule change
BBC Breakfast regulars have been left disgruntled after a scheduling change disrupted their morning routine.
"240 Million People, 7 Athletes": Row In Pakistan Over Paris Olympics Commentator's Remarks
An 18-member Pakistan contingent has reached France for the 2024 Olympic Games. As the quadrennial event was declared open on Friday following a glittering opening ceremony, certain remarks by a commentator left Pakistan journalists and their people fuming on social media. Pakistan's contingent, consisting of 18 members, consist just 7 athletes while a total of 11 officials have travelled to France for the global event. During the opening ceremony, a commentator reportedly said: "Pakistan is a country of over 240 Million people, but only 7 athletes are competing at the Olympics". The remarks left many fuming.
'We Did It!': France Breath Sigh Of Relief After Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
The concept had been derided as overly ambitious and the location criticised as a prime security risk. But after years of preparation, France could Saturday breathe a sigh of relief -- it had pulled off the Olympic opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Games. Opting for a ceremony on the waters of the River Seine rather than the standard option of a stadium was a theatrical gesture typical of President Emmanuel Macron but which brought considerable risks. The day was also far from ideal.