Dec 06 2024
PARIS: The Paris 2024 Olympics wrapped up on Sunday with a spectacular closing ceremony at the Stade de France. The event celebrated sportsmanship and global unity, featuring impressive performances by athletes, musicians, and artists. Tony Estanguet, president of the Paris 2024 Organising Committee, and IOC president Thomas Bach gave uplifting speeches, honouring the athletes and […]
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem smashes men’s javelin Olympic record PARIS: In the men’s javelin throw final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Arshad Nadeem delivered an impressive performance on his second attempt breaking the Olympic record. His throw was not only spectacular but also officially recorded, marking a significant achievement in the event. Neeraj Chopra, the defending […]
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 […]
PARIS: Omar Al Marzooqi, rider of the UAE national show jumping team, concluded his participation in the 33rd Olympic Games. He finished among the Top 20 riders, after qualifying among 30 out of 75 riders for the finals. Al Marzooqi, finished with 8 faults in a time of 83.38 seconds, ranking 19th, as the youngest […]
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, winners will get more than just a medal. When they stand on the podium to celebrate their achievements, they are also receiving a special gold box alongside their medals. So, what’s in this gold box?The box, which is about 40 centimetres wide, holds the official poster for this year’s Games. […]
The organisers of the Paris 2024 Olympics have promised that these games will be the greenest in history. They plan to run entirely on renewable energy, serve mostly locally grown food, and drastically reduce single-use plastic, which has been a major issue in previous Olympics. Observers see the Paris Olympics as a test for whether […]
PARIS: Maryam Al Farsi, the UAE national team sprinter, is all set for the 100-metre race at the Paris 2024 Olympics. On Thursday, she was seen training hard, getting ready for the preliminary round happening tomorrow. The race is a big deal, with 36 sprinters competing in four rounds. Each round has nine sprinters, and […]
The picture of Yusuf Dikec’s casual look during the gold medal of the 10-metre air pistol mixed team final became one of the talking points in the ongoing Paris Olympics as netizens hailed the Turkey athlete for redefining the aura. The Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec hogged the spotlight with his effortless swag during 10 metre […]
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 […]
RIYADH: Saudi swimmer Mashael Al Ayed set a new personal record and secured the sixth position in the 200-meter freestyle event at the Paris la Defense Arena during the 33rd Olympics Games. The competition was attended by President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal. Al Ayed, 17, delivered […]
PARIS: The UAE judo and swimming teams have finished their journey at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Despite their best efforts, they didn’t win any medals. The athletes worked hard and gained valuable experience, making UAE country proud. Khorloodoi Bishrelt, a member of the UAE national judo team, exited the competitions at the 2024 Olympic Games […]
