Skip next section Travel chaos and doping news dampens Olympic mood
07/26/2024July 26, 2024
Travel chaos and doping news dampens Olympic mood
Hours before the opening ceremony, some less than ideal news out of the Paris Olympics.
Firstly, travel chaos has descended upon Paris after arson attacks disrupted France’s high-speed rail network, causing delays across the country. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said said the situation would not affect the opening ceremony, but there are already reports of a few athletes set to miss out as a result of travel issues. Tough break, having an invite for the big night but not being able to make it.
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Also, the International Testing Agency revealed today that a first-time Olympian judoka from Iraq tested positive for two anabolic steroids. More doping news is not great for all involved, especially not on the eve of the opening ceremony. The sports world is stil not finished dealing with whether
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Skip next section The 2024 Olympics are finally here!
07/26/2024July 26, 2024
The 2024 Olympics are finally here!
Good afternoon and welcome to DW’s live blog on the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Seven years after France’s capital was confirmed as host city and 100 years since the city last hosted the Summer Games, Paris’ Olympic story starts tonight. The show is expected to last just under four hours, as a parade of 160 boats – 94 of them carrying athletes – sail the 6km along the Seine before stopping at the Trocadero, where the final show will take place. It sounds spectacular, let’s hope it all runs smoothly!
Speaking of 100 years ago, here’s a look at the difference between these two Olympics. Fair to say a lot has changed.
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