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'Crazy' Opening Ceremony To Kick-off Paris Olympics
Rediff.com26 Jul 2024Up to three billion people are expected to tune in for the opening ceremony in Paris.
21-year-old Lim Si-hyeon sets World, Olympic archery mark
Rediff.com26 Jul 2024Lim Si-hyeon delivered an emphatic statement on Thursday that she is the woman to beat at the Paris Olympics as the mighty South Korean archery team warmed up for another assault on the medal podium.
Peaty eyes 'three-peat' to extend rule in the pool
Rediff.com26 Jul 2024Adam Peaty hopes to emulate retired American great Michael Phelps, the only swimmer to win gold in the same event at three successive Games, at the Paris Olympics.
PIX: Spain rally to down Japan; US, Germany make solid start
Rediff.com26 Jul 2024Images from the opening day's action in the Olympics women's football tournament in Paris on Thursday.
Rybakina joins missing list from Olympic tennis
Rediff.com25 Jul 2024The Olympic tennis competition suffered another blow as women's third seed Elena Rybakina joined a lengthy list of non-starters hours after the draw took place at Roland Garros on Thursday
Paris Olympics: Dhiraj, Ankita shine as archers secure quarters berths
Rediff.com25 Jul 2024Debutant Ankita Bhakat left behind seasoned campaigners like Deepika Kumar to emerge as the best-placed Indian archer at 11th in the women's individual recurve qualification.
As Olympics kick off, Gazans seek refuge in football
Rediff.com25 Jul 2024Inspired by the Olympics worlds away in Paris, some Palestinian youths played football against each other at a school sheltering the displaced in the war-torn Gaza Strip
Terror threat in Paris: Police arrest teenager
Rediff.com25 Jul 2024On Tuesday, French police arrested a Russian man suspected of planning to destabilise the Olympics, the Paris prosecutor's office said on Wednesday, just days before the Games begin.
Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule
Rediff.com25 Jul 2024With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.
Olympics PIX: Chaos as Morocco beat Argentina; France whip US
Rediff.com25 Jul 2024A fan invasion in the opening match of the Olympic football tournament between Argentina and Morocco on Wednesday caused chaos, with Argentina eventually beaten 2-1 following a VAR review after play was suspended with the score tied at 2-2.
Focus on prep, not medals: Gopichand to shuttlers
Rediff.com24 Jul 2024Don't do any strange things in preparation ahead of Olympics, Gopichand's advise to shuttlers
Football, Rugby kick-off Paris Olympic games
Rediff.com24 Jul 2024The sporting action at the Paris Olympics kicked off with two soccer matches on Wednesday.
France arrests Russian suspected of planning to destabilize Olympics
Rediff.com24 Jul 2024French police have arrested a Russian man suspected of planning to destabilize the Olympics.
Mirabai Chanu targets gold at Paris Olympics
Rediff.com24 Jul 2024Tokyo 2020 silver medalist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will be in action in the women's 49 kg category competition scheduled for August 7.
'Made in India' Apparel Off To Paris Olympics
Rediff.com24 Jul 2024If you see 'Made in India' apparel at any of the IOC's retail channels, it may have well come from Tiruppur, manufactured by a firm, which is owned by a mother-daughter duo, called Back Bay India.
Who will light the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron?
Rediff.com23 Jul 2024Paris 2024 organising committee president Tony Estanguet on Sunday said the person who will light the cauldron on Friday was not yet aware they had been selected.
First case of COVID-19 reported at Paris Olympics
Rediff.com23 Jul 2024Australian water polo player has been isolated
Paris airport union issues strike warning, could affect Games
Rediff.com23 Jul 2024As Friday is the day of the opening ceremony, no civilian flights will be allowed from 6:30 pm to midnight in a 150-kilometre (90-mile) radius around Paris -- limiting the potential impact of the strike.
In a divisive world, Paris Games will be most inclusive: IOC
Rediff.com23 Jul 2024'If we want to remain relevant in their digital lives we must engage with this digitally native generation in their digital way of living.'
Japan-Philippines Send Strong Message To China
Rediff.com23 Jul 2024The trigger that led Japan and the Philippines to ink the deal was because of the deteriorating security situation in the South China Sea. China's coast guard increased the frequency and intensity of incursions into Philippine waters, provoking the Philippines to take countermeasures to deter China, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.
Chilled athletes embrace strategies to beat Paris heat
Rediff.com22 Jul 2024While most of his rivals prepared for the 50 kilometre race walk at the 2019 Doha world championships by warming up in full track suits in the 32 degrees Celsius heat, Evan Dunfee did the polar opposite.
Olympics: France to provide Israeli squad 24-hour protection
Rediff.com22 Jul 2024In a sign of the complex security issues surrounding the Israeli delegation, a memorial ceremony for the Israeli athletes killed in the 1972 Munich attack has been moved from outside Paris' City Hall to the Israeli embassy.
Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics
Rediff.com22 Jul 2024Here's a look at some Indian-origin athletes who will be representing their adopted countries at the Paris Games
Short-term inflation outlook benign: Survey
Rediff.com22 Jul 2024The short-term inflation outlook for India is benign, and the expectation of a normal monsoon and moderating global prices of key imported items give credence to the projections made by the RBI and IMF, the Economic Survey said on Monday. However, to ensure long-term policy stability, the Survey 2023-24 suggested making focused efforts to increase the production of major oilseeds, expanding the area under pulses, and assess the progress in developing modern storage facilities for specific crops.
I Didn't Expect Kamala Harris To Be The Nominee So Easily
Rediff.com22 Jul 2024'She's been a terrific advocate for women's rights in recent months and her prosecutor's background will really help her challenge Trump in a forceful way that Biden could not,' notes Sree Sreenivasan.
Will heavy security dampen party vibes at Paris 2024?
Rediff.com21 Jul 2024As Paris makes final preparations for the Summer Olympics, the grand opening ceremony along the river Seine on Friday has created an unprecedented security challenge that organisers hope won't dampen the party vibe
Can coachless Indian archers hit bulls-eye at Paris?
Rediff.com21 Jul 2024Singh's comments come just a day after India's foreign coach Baek Woong Ki was denied accreditation for the Games. The Korean, who had reached the French capital with the Indian team after overseeing its preparation in Marseille, said on Saturday that he "was removed from the Olympic coaching role at a critical time" and will now be flying back to India with his return ticket already booked.
Nadal wins 4-hour battle; enters first semis since 2022
Rediff.com20 Jul 2024Rafael Nadal last appeared in a semi-final at Wimbledon in 2022.
Olympic debutant Lakshya working on ironing flaws
Rediff.com19 Jul 2024The 22-year-old said adjusting to shuttle movement in a place near to the sea is different and he expects similar conditions in Paris, where he will travel on July 22.
'Joyful, daring': Paris promises unforgettable opening ceremony
Rediff.com19 Jul 2024Paris 2024 opening ceremony will be daring, joyful, organisers say
All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
Rediff.com19 Jul 2024Unlike for previous Olympics, the Paris 2024 opening ceremony will not take place in a stadium.
Nadal rallies into Bastad quarter-finals
Rediff.com19 Jul 2024Rafael Nadal trailed in the second set before overcoming No. 5 seed Cameron Norrie of Great Britain.
Paris Olympics: One big target for swimmer Srihari Nataraj
Rediff.com18 Jul 202423-year-old Srihari Nataraj is ready for his second Olympics, where he will compete in the 100m backstroke event.
The Euro 2024 All Stars Team
Rediff.com18 Jul 2024Shailesh Karkera picks the Best Players at Euro 24.
FIFA probes after France alleges racism against Argentina
Rediff.com18 Jul 2024A video circulating on social media that showed members of the Argentina national team singing about France striker Kylian Mbappe's African descent.
IOA increases support staff ratio for Paris Olympics
Rediff.com17 Jul 2024Trying to give the best support to Indian contingent but still being criticised: IOA chief PT Usha
Paris mayor proves Seine is clean ahead of the Games
Rediff.com17 Jul 2024'The water is very, very good, a little bit cool.'
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All You Need To Know About Paris 2024 Olympics
Rediff.com17 Jul 2024Here is all the info one needs about the Paris 2024 Olympics: the dates, the venues, the opening ceremony, new sports and security issues.
Paris 2024: Can India Surpass Tokyo Record?
Rediff.com17 Jul 2024Meet India's top athletes at Olympics 2024.