Dec 06 2024
PARIS: Lately, many Olympic athletes have fallen sick after swimming in the Seine River, sparking concerns about the water quality. The Seine, flowing through the heart of Paris, is a famous landmark, but it might not be the healthiest place for a swim. The issue seems to be linked to the water quality. Despite efforts […]
TAHITI: Surfer Gabriel Medina gave Olympic viewers an unforgettable moment on a distant reef, 16,000km from Paris. On Monday, Medina rode a huge wave at Teahupo’o in Tahiti, finishing with an airborne celebration that looked almost too perfect to be real. The Brazilian surfer caught a powerful wave, emerged from a barreling section, and then […]
Paris: The upcoming Paris Olympics and Paralympics will feature medals embedded with fragments of the Eiffel Tower, adding a historic touch to the awards. Each gold, silver, and bronze medal will contain a polished piece of iron from the iconic landmark. This innovative design was unveiled by Games organizers, promising athletes a truly unique prize. […]
This day in history we feature Boris Becker. The youngest male player ever to win Wimbledon at age 17, on this day in 1985. Trivia – Boris Becker Boris Franz Becker is a German former world No. 1 tennis player. Becker is the youngest-ever winner of the gentlemen’s singles Wimbledon Championships title, doing so aged […]
This day in history we feature Tara Lipinski. The youngest woman to win the World Figure Skating Championship at the age of 14 years on this day in 1997. Trivia – Tara Lipinski Tara Kristen Lipinski is an American former competitive figure skater, actress, sports commentator, and documentary film producer. A former competitor in women’s […]
DUBAI: Alibaba Group, a Worldwide TOP Partner of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has unveiled its brand-new virtual influencer for the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Based on cloud technology, Dong Dong, the advanced digital persona created by Alibaba to engage with fans, brings the possibilities of cloud-based innovation closer to consumers. Developed by Alibaba DAMO […]
Breakdancing was one of four new sports along with skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing to get the Olympic green light on Monday for inclusion at the 2024 Paris Games. The four sports were included as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) executive board met to confirm the Paris 2024 programme. Skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing have […]
