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Michelin-Starred Chefs Fail? Olympics 2024 Athletes Complain Not Enough Eggs, Chicken, Food

Despite stories of Michelin-starred chefs helping prepare the menus in Paris, Andy Anson, the British Olympic Association's chief executive, has complained that the food in the Olympic Village "is not adequate," with complaints over small portions and a lack of high-protein foods. "There are not enough of certain foods: eggs, chicken, certain carbohydrates," Anson told 'The Times' newspaper. He also complained about "the quality of the food, with raw meat being served to athletes. They have got to improve it over the next couple of days dramatically," he said.

Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Pays Big Tribute To Hindi In Paris; Internet Says 'Proud To Be Indian'

The Paris Olympics 2024 got off to a glittering start with an opening ceremony that celebrated unity in diversity. The city of Paris turned into a colossal amphitheater, and the iconic river Seine served as a track for the athletes' parade as France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship, and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games on Friday. The spectacle started with a dreamy break from tradition as the 'Parade of Nations' kicked off the proceedings in which athletes from 205 countries and one refugee team sailed down the Seine on boats despite heavy rain, in the run-up to and during the ceremony, threatening to play spoilsport.

Rainy Paris Olympics Parade Dampens Many Spectators' Spirits

Wrapped in a poncho under torrential rain, Brazilian Lucas Amadeu said he regretted forking out 2,700 euros ($2,930) for a top seat at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday. "I think for those who are watching on the television it must be an amazing show, with beautiful pictures," he told AFP from a stand close to the historic Alexandre III bridge. "But for us who are here, we don't see the show, just a lot of boats going by.

An Evening In Paris: France Dazzles World With Vibrant Olympics Opening Ceremony

The city of Paris turned into a colossal amphitheater, and the iconic river Seine served as a track for the athletes' parade as France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games on Friday. The spectacle started with a dreamy break from tradition as 'Parade of Nations' kicked off the proceedings in which athletes from 205 countries and one refugee team sailed down the Seine on boats despite heavy rain, in the run-up to and during the ceremony, threatening to play spoilsport.

2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony LIVE: PV Sindhu, Sharath Kamal Lead Indian Contingent

Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony LIVE Updates: The Paris Olympics 2024 got off to a glittering ceremony on Friday. An unprecedented and ambitious show with close to 7,000 athletes paraded down the River Seine past the historic monuments of the French capital. The ceremony saw heavy rain too but it failed to dampen the spirit of the thousands present. The Indian contingent was led by PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal. For the first time in Olympic history, the opening ceremony took place outside the main stadium, with some 300,000 people watching in person from specially built stands on the river banks, and another 200,000 from overlooking balconies and apartments. (Paris Olympics 2024)

Paris Olympics - Every Athlete Is India's Pride: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent participating in the Paris Olympics, and said every athlete is India's pride. He said on X, "As the Paris #Olympics commences, my best wishes to the Indian contingent. Every athlete is India's pride. May they all shine and embody the true spirit of sportsmanship, inspiring us with their exceptional performances."

Brazilian Football Great Zico Robbed In Paris Ahead Of Paris Olympics 2024

The Brazilian former footballer Zico filed a complaint with French police on Friday after having his bag stolen which contained cash, watches and diamond jewellery. The 71-year-old former Flamengo forward, who appeared in three World Cups, was in transit at the time of the theft and had left his car window open. The Parisien daily reported the goods Zico lost to be worth 500,000 euros ($542,000) while a source close to the matter told AFP this sum was highly exaggerated. The Selecao legend is in Paris as an guest of the Brazilian Olympic team as the 2024 Games get underway this weekend.

Record Shooting Contingent Out To End India's 12-Year Medal Drought

A squad full of debutants free from past baggage will aim to ace the ultimate test of their lives when the shooting competition of the Paris Olympics begins in the sleepy French town of Chateauroux on Friday. India has won four Olympic medals in shooting out of its overall tally of 35 but none in the last two editions of the Summer Games, putting the additional pressure of expectations on the record 21-member Indian contingent based in central France. The national shooting federation NRAI chose current form over pedigree to pick the squad for the mega event and it will be hoping they hit the bullseye at the National Shooting Centre.

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Michelin-Starred Chefs Fail? Olympics 2024 Athletes Complain Not Enough Eggs, Chicken, Food

Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Pays Big Tribute To Hindi In Paris; Internet Says 'Proud To Be Indian'

Rainy Paris Olympics Parade Dampens Many Spectators' Spirits

An Evening In Paris: France Dazzles World With Vibrant Olympics Opening Ceremony

2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony LIVE: PV Sindhu, Sharath Kamal Lead Indian Contingent

Paris Olympics - Every Athlete Is India's Pride: PM Narendra Modi

Brazilian Football Great Zico Robbed In Paris Ahead Of Paris Olympics 2024

Record Shooting Contingent Out To End India's 12-Year Medal Drought