Anne Hidalgo insists on maintaining the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower “until 2028” and “perhaps” after – Libération
The mayor of Paris confirmed this Friday, September 6, her intention to leave the Olympic rings on the Iron Lady, at least until the next Los Angeles Games. But it is not certain that she can make this decision alone. The Iron Lady in color for four more years? Symbol of the Olympic Games, the […]
IN PICTURES – Paris 2024: the volunteers, these remarkable little Olympic hands – Libération
In Libé’s eye There are 45,000 Games volunteers and they embody one of the keys to the success of the 2024 edition. Essential on the sites to “drive” the crowds, help out, set the mood… the volunteers live up to their name. published on September 8, 2024 at 10:52 a.m. Like every day at the […]
From remaining silent on sexual violence to cleaning up, has the Judo Federation made its revolution?
It is the traffic jam on the front of the French sports federations which, at the end of 2024, will pass one by one (or almost) through the sieve of the elections. After the fencing federation, which saw the victory of the opposition list against former president Bruno Gares, accused of mismanagement and suspected of […]
Tears, “mini Stade de France”, disillusionment… Les Bleues inconsolable after their elimination
Inconsolable or in tears, the members of the French women’s team still wanted to be positive after missing the target. Aux Invalides Terrible disillusionment for the French women’s team, which came out sharply in the round of 16 this Sunday under the blazing sun of the Esplanade des Invalides. The Blues and the trio composed […]
the descendants of the engineer reject Anne Hidalgo’s proposal – Libération
Barely had the Paralympic Games ended, the descendants of Gustave Eiffel reaffirmed that they wanted the rings to be transmitted to Los Angeles before the end of the year, denouncing “a substantial modification both in the visual aspect but also in the appearance symbolic” of the Parisian monument. The descendants of Gustave Eiffel, opposed to […]
the closing ceremony brought together 7.7 million viewers – Libération
On average, 7.7 million people were in front of their screens to watch the end of the Paris 2024 Games, this Sunday September 8, 2024 on France 2. According to figures from Médiamétrie, this corresponds to 37.7% audience share . The final gong of the Paris 2024 Games rang out on Sunday at the Stade […]
Where is the “popular commission of inquiry” into the Olympic and Paralympic Games launched by LFI? – Liberation
On July 25, the day before the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the parliamentary group of La France insoumise issued a press release to announce the establishment of a “popular commission of inquiry into the social, economic and ecological implications of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games”. Denouncing the consecration of «sport […]
the Australian “Raygun”, laughing stock of the Paris 2024 Olympics, ranked world number 1 in her sport – Libération
After a mocked performance at the Olympic Games which obtained zero points, the “Raygun” breaker gets her revenge: she was crowned number 1 by the World DanceSport Federation. A ranking which should be short-lived. The performer of the “kangaroo dance” was able to bounce back. Australian breaker “Raygun”, mocked for her performance at the Paris […]
the suspect in the murder of Rebecca Cheptegei died in hospital – Libération
The companion of the Ugandan athlete who participated in the Paris Olympics killed her by setting her on fire, sparking global outrage. He died on Tuesday September 10. The murderer of Rebecca Cheptegei died from burns suffered when he doused the Ugandan marathon runner with gasoline and set her on fire, the hospital in western […]
Archery: eliminated in the quarterfinals, Baptiste Addis makes an appointment for 2028
French archer Baptiste Addis, 17, stopped in the quarter-finals at the Paris Olympics. He hopes to fight for a medal in Los Angeles in 2028. Beaten in the quarter-finals by the German Florian Unruh, Baptiste Addis leaves the Paris Olympic Games at just 17 years old with a team silver medal, and full of promise […]