First in history? Nightmare as Paris Olympics flame grounded due to thunderstormMany of the spectators who came to witness the Olympic flame in Paris were disappointed when it was grounded by a thunderstorm. The flame, ...
31 Jul, 2024, 06.44 PM IST
Paris Olympics mocked Christianity? Here's some details about the controversy about hurting sentiments around the 'Last Supper'There is a wave of controversy around a particular performance at the Paris Olympics 2024, where Christians have reportedly taken offence t...
31 Jul, 2024, 02.44 AM IST
Is the Olympic flame safe to touch? Here's the real reason whyThe Olympic flame that has been seen at the Paris Olympics 2024, has an interesting and unique aspect to it. Firstly, the most shocking det...
30 Jul, 2024, 12.16 AM IST
India set for double-digit medal haul at Paris Olympics, says Nita AmbaniNita Ambani, IOC member and sports administrator, expressed optimism that India will achieve its first-ever double-digit medal count at the...
28 Jul, 2024, 11.32 AM IST
Paris Olympics: Sindhu, Kamal lead India to resounding welcome in opening ceremonyIndian athletes and officials, led by star shuttler PV Sindhu and seasoned table tennis star Sharath Kamal as flagbearers, participated in ...
27 Jul, 2024, 08.14 AM IST
Who is carrying the Olympic torch through Paris? A BTS star, a garbage collector and moreParis's torch relay featured Matthias Dandois and Clarisse Agbegnenou at Eiffel Tower, Thibaut Vallette on Bastille Day, Thierry Henry at C...
16 Jul, 2024, 11.20 AM IST
BTS’ Jin makes ARMY proud as he becomes the 1st Korean artist to lift the Olympic Torch!BTS member Kim Seokjin, also known as Jin, made a notable appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 'Epiphany' singer took on the role of ...
15 Jul, 2024, 01.55 PM IST
France's Bastille Day parade meets the Olympic torch relay in an exceptional yearParis is hosting a special guest for France's national holiday on Sunday—the Olympic flame. Just 12 days before the city hosts the Summer G...
14 Jul, 2024, 11.49 AM IST
Olympic torch relay sets off in MarseilleThe Olympic torch relay commenced in Marseille, with football legend Basile Boli igniting the flame at the iconic basilica of Notre-Dame de...
09 May, 2024, 03.11 PM IST
Louvre museum in Paris to turn into a gymnasium ahead of Olympics!The world's biggest museum is to offer visitors the chance to take part in dance, yoga and work-out sessions with instructors and coaches w...
23 Apr, 2024, 11.30 PM IST
Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient gamesCloudy skies frustrated Tuesday's efforts to produce the flame in the customary fashion, when an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priest...
16 Apr, 2024, 03.23 PM IST
Tom Daley announces return to diving and aim for medals at Paris Olympics 2024, reveals heart-warming reasonOlympic diving champion Tom Daley has announced to return to the pool. He aims for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Who inspired him to return to d...
31 Jul, 2023, 07.52 PM IST
- Carrefour boss denies supporting Dalai Lama
The boss of French supermarket chain Carrefour has denied that his company supported the Tibetan spiritual leader.
20 Apr, 2008, 05.11 PM IST
- IOC mulls abandoning international routes in future
China condemned protests that disrupted the Olympic torch relay in London and Paris as despicable, but vowed Tuesday to continue the relay ...
08 Apr, 2008, 10.21 AM IST
- Olympic torch extinguished a third time in Paris
The Beijing Olympics torch was extinguished for a third time as hundreds of pro-Tibetan demonstrators disrupted its progress through Paris.
07 Apr, 2008, 07.54 PM IST
- Protestors disrupt Olympic flame relay in Paris
The Beijing Olympic flame had to be confined to the safety of a bus on Friday as hundreds of pro-Tibet activists disrupted its progress thr...
07 Apr, 2008, 05.24 PM IST
- Olympic torch re-lit in Beijing
The ceremony, 130 days before the start of the Olympics, was broadcast on state television and comes a week after the lighting ceremony for...
01 Apr, 2008, 12.00 AM IST