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Paris Olympics and Paralympics Medals to Feature Eiffel Tower Chunk

Discover the unique medals of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, each containing a piece of the iconic Eiffel Tower. Learn more about this historic feat here.

Top News · Feb 8, 2024

Paris Olympics Medals To Contain 'Piece Of Eiffel Tower'

The medals awarded at this year's Paris Olympics and Paralympics will feature a hexagon-shaped piece of iron taken from the original Eiffel Tower in their centre, organisers said as they unveiled their design on Thursday.

International Business Times · Feb 8, 2024

Gymnast Gabby Douglas eyes Olympic comeback after eight-year hiatus

Three-time Olympic medalist Gabby Douglas announces her comeback to international competition, aiming for the Paris Olympics. At 28, she will be the oldest...

Top News · Feb 7, 2024

'I am already too old' – Rigoberto Urán fears crashes but reconsiders retirement

37-year-old Colombian was due to retire after Paris Olympics but has 'just received an offer for two years'

Cycling News · Jan 31, 2024

France Reduces Crowd Numbers For Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

The French government announced Wednesday that it had slashed the crowd size for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics this July amid security and other organisational worries.

International Business Times · Jan 31, 2024

French police asked for extra pay during Paris Olympics. They will get bonuses of up to $2,000

Police officers deployed during the Paris Olympics will receive bonuses of up to 1,900 euros

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2024

Already qualified for Olympics, race walker Akshdeep breaks own NR in men's 20km event

CHANDIGARH: A Paris Olympics berth already secured, Akshdeep Singh of Punjab shattered his own national record en route retaining the men's 20km title at the National Open Race Walking competition here on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Jan 30, 2024

Fit-again Vandana Katariya returns to India women's hockey team for FIH Pro League

Reeling from the setback of missing out on the Paris Olympics, the Indian women's hockey team, led by Savita Punia and comprising 24 members, is determined to embark on a fresh journey in the upcoming FIH Pro League matches.

The Times of India · Jan 27, 2024

Tears And Fears For The Man Planning Paris Olympics Show

The theatre director responsible for the most ambitious Olympics opening ceremony in history in Paris this July was so overwhelmed by the task when first asked to do it that he rang his mother in tears.

International Business Times · Jan 26, 2024

Nick Kyrgios rules himself out of Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has declared that he will not represent Australia at the Paris Olympics this year, even if he is fit, due to what he perceives as mistreatment by the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) ahead of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

The Times of India · Jan 24, 2024