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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

Paris Olympics opening ceremony review – soaring ambition deflated by patchy delivery

River, roads and rooftops were in play on rain sodden night that lacked usual class of French capital

The Guardian - UK

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Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony: a high-kitsch, riverside spectacle

An armada of boats carrying athletes along the Seine, dangling dancers and parading drag queens – all under torrential rain

The Guardian - 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

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

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Flame soars, rain falls in historic Paris Games opening

Cathy Freeman's former rival played a key role as rain tumbled and Paris's 2024 Olympic Games was officially opened, 100 years after it first played host.

AAP

Singing, spectacle and subplots on the Seine in the rain

Five highlights of an innovative, and very wet, Olympic opening ceremony in Paris

The Guardian - UK

Celine Dion stuns in dazzling dress on Olympic stage

The famed Canadian singer closed out the Paris 2024 Olympic opening ceremony

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - US

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.

Pedestrian.tv

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.

Top News

President Macron Declares 2024 Summer Olympics Open In Paris

President Macron declares the start of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, celebrating sportsmanship and unity with athletes from around the world.

Evening Standard

Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony defies rain with River Seine boat spectacle and Lady Gaga performance

Singer Gaga and Zinedine Zidane among stars who took part in dazzling ceremony

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch Simone Biles at the 2024 Paris Olympics

The four-time gold medalist will make her long-awaited return in Paris.

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch Women's Golf at the 2024 Paris Olympics

World No. 1 Nelly Korda aims to defend her 2020 gold medal in Paris for the United States.

The Independent UK

Florent Manaudou is wrong about France and Paris Olympics will prove it

Paris 2024 can disprove the host nation’s flagbearer, as Paul Eddison outlines how France can pay tribute to the great Baron Pierre de Coubertin, who conceived the modern iteration of the Games

GamesRadar

After 6 straight Olympic appearances over 16 years, Mario and Sonic are sitting out Paris 2024

It looks like the end of an era for Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games

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