Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has defended his trip to the Paris Olympics, after vowing to watch the games on his television. The outspoken minister – who has also cut the superfan budget – has also vowed to donate 100% of his salary to charity. The Olympics takes place in Paris from … Read more
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Mama Joy – real name Joy Chauke – has had the last laugh after posting pictures of her jetting to Paris for the Olympics, which kick off this weekend. The sports fan – who has been at loggerheads with new Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie after he halted sponsored trips – has … Read more
Charlotte Dujardin, a renowned UK Olympian in dressage, has issued an apology following the release of a video showing her excessively whipping a horse. The International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) has provisionally suspended Dujardin, and she has been removed from the UK’s roster for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. In her statement, Dujardin acknowledged … Read more
In a spectacular revelation, Mongolia has introduced what many are calling the most beautiful uniforms of the 2024 Olympics. Designed by the innovative Mongolian fashion brand Michel&Amazonka, these outfits have set the internet abuzz. Sisters Michel, Amazonka, and Munkhjargal Choigaalaa founded the label in 2015. It is renowned for blending modern and traditional designs uniquely, … Read more
The Champ de Mars park at the foot of the tower will host judo and wrestling. A tourist poses for a photograph with the Eiffel Tower, adorned with the Olympic rings, in the background. Photo: AFP Reviled by Parisians when it was unveiled in 1889 for the Paris Exhibition world’s fair by engineer Gustave Eiffel, … Read more
Snoop Dogg is known for his iconic music and laid-back persona, but this time, he left fans in stitches with his unexpected commentary skills at the U.S. Olympic Trials. SNOOP DOGG AT THE OLYMPIC TRIALS The rapper made a surprise appearance at the Track & Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon. His hilarious take on the … Read more
Nike has taken the wraps off a collection of 13 ultra-modern athletic shoes designed with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) for elite athletes like Kylian Mbappé ahead of this summer’s Paris Olympics. The recently concluded event at the Palais Brongniart in Paris gave attendees a glimpse into Nike’s prototype shoes. According to Nike, the … Read more
France is prepared to move the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics if needed over security concerns, French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday. The Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and tensions elsewhere in the Middle East have raised concerns about security for the Olympics. The opening ceremony is planned to take place on the River … Read more
