Paris Olympics

- The Paris Olympics began with a grand opening ceremony featuring 10,500 athletes parading along the Seine in an outdoor spectacle watched by a billion people. Despite heavy rain and earlier rail sabotage, the event proceeded with high security and elaborate performances. - Lady Gaga and Céline Dion were among the star performers, with Dion closing the show in a custom Dior dress. The ceremony included ballet dancers on the Louvre's roof and modern dancers along the quays, showcasing French culture and history. - Security was tight with 45,000 police deployed, and President Macron hosted over 100 heads of state. The event's ambitious format required meticulous planning and coordination, involving 15,000 performers and technicians. - The idea for the river-based ceremony came from Thierry Reboul, who envisioned it as a unique way to highlight Paris's historical and cultural landmarks. The show featured memorable moments like Zinedine Zidane passing the torch to Rafael Nadal. - Despite the high cost of €120mn, the ceremony aimed to put athletes at the center, offering them prime viewing spots on the boats. The event concluded with a light show from the Eiffel Tower and a hot air balloon bearing the Olympic cauldron. Source: Financial Times, BBC

- The Paris Olympics kicked off with a thrilling first day, featuring a variety of events from swimming to fencing, and Hong Kong's Vivian Kong leading the charge in women's epee. - Hong Kong's athletes are competing across multiple disciplines including table tennis, badminton, judo, rowing, gymnastics, and swimming, making it a day full of excitement and anticipation. - Despite some early eliminations, such as Wong Ka-lee in judo, the spirit remains high with athletes like Happy Lo Sin-yan soaking in the atmosphere at the opening ceremony. - The swimming events are drawing significant attention, especially the women's 400m freestyle, with queues forming early outside the venue. - China's athletes are also making strong starts, particularly in badminton and diving, with expectations high for early gold medals. Source: South China Morning Post

- Three white-suited BMX riders from France swept the gold, silver, and bronze medals in the same event, celebrating a magical moment with the French public. - France won 64 medals, including 16 golds, nearly doubling its tally from Tokyo 2020 and surpassing previous records from Rio 2016, London 2012, and Beijing 2008. - The host nation's success is attributed to intensified training, bigger budgets, and a new national approach to managing top athletes, led by the Agence Nationale du Sport. - French athletes excelled in traditionally strong sports like fencing, judo, and cycling, with standout performances from swimmer Léon Marchand and judoka Teddy Riner. - Despite some athletes cracking under pressure, France's overall performance met President Emmanuel Macron's ambitious goal, placing fourth in overall medals and fifth in golds. Source: [Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/1f77330a-5f12-474a-8f30-d9c2eaa25fb2)

1. Bronze Medal Match 🥉in Mixed 10m AP & Men's Trap Final medal on stake 2. Crucial Shooting, Boxing, Badminton & Archery & Rowing matches tomorrow 3. Equestrian events will start too All credits to Team Khel India 🙌🏽

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- Manu Bhaker finished 4th. - Arjun Babuta finished 4th. - Dhiraj & Ankita finished 4th. - Anant Jeet & Maheshwari finished 4th. - Lakshya Sen finished 4th. - Mirabhai Chanu finished 4th. Terribly sad