Olympic Societies meet in Paris as new Coubertin translation unveiled
A new Arabic translation of Baron Pierre de Coubertin’s writings has been presented at a meeting of ISOH members, the International Pierre de Coubertin (IPCC) Committee, the International Fair […]
Historic Triple for Jung and Celebrations for British
It was highly appropriate that the Princess Royal should present the team gold medal in eventing to Great Britain on a day when Germany’s individual Champion Michael Jung also wrote a little history. The Princess, an […]
“Sleight-of-Hand,” One-off Ceremony.
On paper, the concept was ultra-ambitious and likely to shatter traditions. For the Olympics returning to the city where a revival for the Modern era was suggested and put into action, it seemed like a fitting homecoming party after an absence of 100 years. […]
Do You Hear the People Sing?
At the climax of a truly unforgettable night, French Olympic heroes Teddy Riner from judo and athlete Marie-Jose Perec carried the final Torches. Triple Olympic champions both, they set the seal on what proved to be a truly unforgettable spectacle, despite heavy rain […]
Messing about in Boats from Beckham to Bateaux Mouches
A spectacular river cavalcade along the Seine will set in motion the Paris Olympic Games in a few hours. The exact details remain a tightly guarded secret but Ceremony Director Thomas Jolly has revealed that […]
Paris 2024 Under Way
Paris 2024 has begun. Spain beat Uzbekistan 2-1 in men’s football at the Parc de Princes. The first goal came shortly before the half hour by Marc Pubill. The Uzbeks levelled before half time with a penalty, given after consulting VAR (video assistant referee). It was converted by […]
Salma Hayek carries Flame at Palais de Versailles
Actress Salma Hayek has carried the Olympic Flame through the hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles on what proved a spectacular day in the Relay. “It’s an unforgettable, unexpected and magical moment,” Hayek told Le Parisien. “This […]
Oldest surviving French Torchbearer carried Flame again at 99!
One of the first Frenchmen to carry the Olympic Flame has now become a Torchbearer again in 2024. 99 year old Daniel Rebiffé took the Torch in Étampes, some 50 kilometres southwest of Paris, on stage 64 of the Relay. […]
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