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Singing, ceremonies and straw hats: Olympics opening ceremony in Tahiti centers Polynesian culture

Tahitian dancers in palm leaf skirts mingled with surfers, locals and tourists as the opening ceremony for the Games commenced in French Polynesia on Friday morning, some 10,000 miles away from Paris

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Paris glitters in the rain for ambitious Olympic opening ceremony

Paris has kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony.

The Independent UK

Céline Dion at the Paris Olympics review – a dazzling and emotional return

Singer, who hasn’t performed onstage since 2020 as a result of her health, brought down the house with a breathtaking take on an Edith Piaf classic

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Celine Dion Concludes Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony With Breathtaking Performance

The superstar won acclaim around the world for her rendition of "Hymne à l'amour."

Sports Illustrated

Watch: LeBron James bears U.S. flag at opening ceremony of Olympics

LeBron James enjoyed one of his proudest moments when he carried the United States flag during the opening ceremony of the Olympics.

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Algerians honor victims of colonial-era French crackdown at Paris Olympics ceremony

Algeria reminded France of a particularly dark chapter of its colonial past during the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics

The Independent UK

Celine Dion leaves fans teary-eyed with comeback performance at Olympic opening ceremony

Dion performed Edith Piaf’s ‘L’Hymne à l’amour’ atop the Eiffel Tower during the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony

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Rainy Paris Olympic Parade Dampens Many Spectators' Spirits

Wrapped in a poncho under torrential rain, Brazilian Lucas Amadeu said he regretted forking out 2,700 euros ($2,930) for a top seat at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday.

International Business Times

Ferraris, Fiji and an Aussie 7s blue-collar rebirth

Australia's blue-collar men's rugby sevens team will face two-time defending champions Fiji in the Paris Olympics semi-finals.

AAP

Olympic cauldron is lit by French gold medalists Teddy Riner and Marie-José Pérec

French Olympic gold medalists Teddy Riner and Marie-José Pérec teamed to light the cauldron for the Paris Olympics to end an elaborate but rain-soaked opening ceremony

The Independent UK

Celine Dion makes musical comeback at Paris Olympics with Eiffel Tower serenade

Celine Dion made a triumphant return Friday with a very public performance, closing out the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony from the Eiffel Tower

The Independent UK

Who is Aya Nakamura, the French singer who was amazing at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Here's who the French singer is.

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2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony review: Interminable Seine procession is a washout

The river Seine procession was battered by driving rains. Despite some silver linings, including a hotly-anticipated Celine Dion comeback, the cloudy ceremony was too much filler, too little killer, writes Nick Hilton

The Independent UK

Here’s what the United States golf teams will wear at the 2024 Olympics in Paris

What do you think of these fits?

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Who lit the cauldron at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony?

French judoka Teddy Riner and retired sprinter Marie-Jose Perec were bestowed the honor of lighting the Olympic cauldron.

Space

NASA astronauts hold their own Summer Olympics in space (video)

NASA astronauts held their own mini-Olympics on the International Space Station to mark the start of the Summer Games here on Earth.

The Guardian - US

Céline Dion returns to the stage to kick off Paris Olympics

Singer, who cancelled tour dates as a result of stiff person syndrome, makes comeback with Edith Piaf rendition

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Who is Gojira, the metal band who rocked out at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony?

Gojira is awesome.

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The Independent UK

Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in pictures

The athletes’ parade down the Rivers Seine featured 85 boats.

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Peyton Manning hilariously used a quarterback wristband while calling the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Peyton Manning did his preparation before calling the opening ceremony on Friday.

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Paris 2024 Launched With An Opening Ceremony Featuring Metal Bands, Headless Monarchs And MOTHERS

Paris 2024 has officially begun with an anything but boring opening ceremony featuring Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and a metal band.

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Paris Olympic Torch Relay Comes To An Inspiring End

The Olympic torch relay in Paris marks the start of the Games, uniting athletes worldwide in the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie.

France 24

In pictures: Paris Olympics kicks off with ambitious Opening Ceremony on the Seine

Celebrating its reputation as a cradle of revolution, Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century on Friday with a rule-breaking Opening Ceremony studded with stars and fantasy, showcasing the city’s resilience as authorities dealt with suspected acts of sabotage that targeted France's high-speed rail network earlier in…

Sports Illustrated

Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams Help Light Cauldron to Open Paris Olympics

The tennis legends helped carry the Olympic Flame in iconic fashion.

USA Today Sports Media Group

2024 Olympics provide first chance to see Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey square off

2024 Olympics provide first chance to see Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey square off.

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