Olympics 2024: IOC apologizes for South Korea ceremony error - ESPN
The International Olympic Committee has apologized after South Korea's delegation of athletes at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday was introduced as from North Korea.
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Organisers confident triathlon will go ahead despite rain impact on Seine
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Céline Dion thrills viewers with 'triumphant comeback' performance at Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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Paris 2024: First beach volleyball starts in pouring rain
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Olympics 2024 - France, Wembanyama, and the gold medal quest - ESPN
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Big Controversy: South Korea Wrongly Introduced As North Korea At Paris Olympics 2024
The International Olympic Committee apologised Saturday for a gaffe during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in which South Korean athletes were incorrectly introduced as North Korean. As the South Korean delegation sailed down the Seine river in the French capital, they were introduced with the official name for North Korea: "Republique populaire democratique de Coree" in French, then "Democratic People's Republic of Korea" in English. "We deeply apologise for the mistake that occurred when introducing the South Korean team during the broadcast of the opening ceremony," the IOC said in a post on its official Korean-language X account.
Atletico reach agreement to sign Le Normand
Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement with Real Sociedad for the transfer of Spain centre back Robin Le Normand, both LaLiga clubs said on Saturday.