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‘Dream with us’: Bach delivers message of hope as rain fails to ruin Paris parade

The lingering applause at the Trocadéro suggested the crowd loved it and the Olympic Games opening ceremony delivered a thrilling final hour in the rain

The Guardian - UK

Singing, ceremonies and straw hats: Olympics opening ceremony in Tahiti centers Polynesian culture

Tahitian dancers in palm leaf skirts mingled with surfers, locals and tourists as the opening ceremony for the Games commenced in French Polynesia on Friday morning, some 10,000 miles away from Paris

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Paris glitters in the rain for ambitious Olympic opening ceremony

Paris has kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony.

The Independent UK

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Céline Dion at the Paris Olympics review – a dazzling and emotional return

Singer, who hasn’t performed onstage since 2020 as a result of her health, brought down the house with a breathtaking take on an Edith Piaf classic

The Guardian - US

Celine Dion Concludes Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony With Breathtaking Performance

The superstar won acclaim around the world for her rendition of "Hymne à l'amour."

Sports Illustrated

Watch: LeBron James bears U.S. flag at opening ceremony of Olympics

LeBron James enjoyed one of his proudest moments when he carried the United States flag during the opening ceremony of the Olympics.

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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.

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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.

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Olympic cauldron is lit by French gold medalists Teddy Riner and Marie-José Pérec

French Olympic gold medalists Teddy Riner and Marie-José Pérec teamed to light the cauldron for the Paris Olympics to end an elaborate but rain-soaked opening ceremony

The Independent UK

Olympic Flag Accidentally Flown Upside Down at Opening Ceremony

Someone made a mistake there ...

Sports Illustrated

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

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

Carl Lewis, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams endure rocky Seine boat ride with Olympic flame

At Friday’s opening ceremony for the Paris Games Carl Lewis nearly came unstuck against his toughest opponent yet: a rocking boat.

The Guardian - US

Who is Gojira, the metal band who rocked out at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony?

Gojira is awesome.

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Peyton Manning hilariously used a quarterback wristband while calling the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Peyton Manning did his preparation before calling the opening ceremony on Friday.

France 24

In pictures: Paris Olympics kicks off with ambitious Opening Ceremony on the Seine

Celebrating its reputation as a cradle of revolution, Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century on Friday with a rule-breaking Opening Ceremony studded with stars and fantasy, showcasing the city’s resilience as authorities dealt with suspected acts of sabotage that targeted France's high-speed rail network earlier in…

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Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams Help Light Cauldron to Open Paris Olympics

The tennis legends helped carry the Olympic Flame in iconic fashion.

The Independent UK

Olympic flag raised upside down at end of rain-soaked opening ceremony

A spectacular ceremony on the River Seine produced an embarrassing moment at the very start of the Olympics

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How to Watch Simone Biles at the 2024 Paris Olympics

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

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

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Austrian Show Jumper Max Kühner Faces Animal Cruelty Accusations

Austrian show jumper Max Kühner faces animal cruelty accusations ahead of Paris Olympics, denying allegations amidst legal scrutiny.

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

WhatToWatch

Olympic Highlights with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson premieres tonight

In Olympic Highlights with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson, the two famous funnymen will recap the 2024 Olympics’ best and most unexpected moments

International Business Times

Lady Gaga Adds Sparkle To Star-studded Olympic Show

Lady Gaga and French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura joined dancers, an opera diva and even a heavy metal band in an opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics that sought to proudly showcase French culture with a modern twist.

The Guardian - AU

Eric Liddell won gold at the 1924 Paris Olympics. His was a life of inspiration to draw upon

The backstory of the man featured in Chariots of Fire offers a vision of there being a higher duty than one’s own personal success and national glory

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