Olympics latest: O'Donovan and McCarthy give Ireland fine start to Day 2
It's Day 2 of the Paris Olympic Games, and it has been a good start for Team Ireland on the water this morning.
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Accused Of Mocking Christianity In Opening Ceremony, Paris Olympics Organisers Send Apology
Organisers of the Paris Olympics said Sunday they were "really sorry" for any offence caused by their daring and quirky opening ceremony but denied "any intention to show disrespect to any religious group." Some Catholic groups and French bishops have condemned what they saw as "scenes of derision and mockery of Christianity" in the parade on Friday choreographed by theatre director Thomas Jolly. Criticism has focused on a scene involving dancers, drag queens and a DJ in poses that recalled depictions of the Last Supper, the final meal Jesus is said to have taken with his apostles.
Paris 'sorry' for any offence over Olympic opening ceremony
PARIS: Paris Olympics organisers said on Sunday (Jul 28) they were "really sorry" if any offence was caused by their daring and quirky opening ceremony while denying any intention to "disrespect" religion after complaints from French bishops.
Paris 2024 apologizes for 'Last Supper' sketch after criticism - ESPN
Paris 2024 organizers apologized Sunday to Catholics and other Christian groups angered by a kitsch tableau in the Olympic Games opening ceremony that depicted Leonardo Da Vinci's «The Last Supper» painting.
Wembanyama helps France win, Antetokounmpo's Greece lose to Canada
LILLE, France : Frenchman Victor Wembanyama's brilliant performance led the hosts to a 78-66 win over Brazil, while Giannis Antetokounmpo's Greece lost 86-79 to Canada on the opening day of the men's Olympic basketball tournament on Saturday.
Gilgeous-Alexander, Canada outlast Greece, 86-79, on Day 1 - ESPN
VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France — Canada was tested, then held on to get its first Olympic win in 24 years.
Watch Canada vs. Greece in Olympic men's basketball
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Rowing-Fans upbeat in rain as sculls heats begin
PARIS : The rain that drenched the spectacular Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony on Friday evening was still very much in evidence as fans streamed in to watch the rowing competitions at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium on Saturday.