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Olympic Games 2024: France beats Canada in basketball to reach the semi-finals!

Unbelievably, Canada was tipped as the favorite for this quarter-final event on Tuesday August 6, but it was the French team, with Victor Wembanyama and his team, who won the match, propelling them into the semi-finals on Thursday August 8.

Two French athletes for the surfing finals in Teahupo'o, Tahiti

The waiting period ends today in Teahupo'o. The PARIS 2024 surfing events have been on hold since last Thursday, and Monday August 5 should deliver the six medals at stake.

Paris 2024 Olympics: A whale invites itself to the surfing Olympics!

A whale invites itself to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games? That's the unusual image of the day. The Paris 2024 Olympics are offering some unseen scenes, even on the other side of the world. During the surfing semi-finals in Tahiti, a whale appeared on camera, adding a spectacular touch to the event. Brazil's Tatiana Weston-Webb faced Costa Rica's Brisa Hennessy in a competition marked by impressive performances and capricious weather.

Olympic Games: discover the Olympic painter who immortalizes the beach volleyball events

Art at the heart of the Olympic Games... British artist Peter Spens has been commissioned by the International Volleyball Federation to immortalize the beach volleyball events at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Installed at the top of the stands at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, he captures with his brushes the energy and beauty of this exceptional sporting event.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura & Céline Dion's ceremonial outfits on display at Dior

What do Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura and Céline Dion have in common? Their Dior-designed stage outfits, sported at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Good news! These haute couture creations, which practically stole the show at the ceremony, are joining the Galerie Dior fashion exhibition until September 30, 2024!

Olympics Paris 2024 - Marathon for all: here are the subways and transport open all night in Paris

Announced as a sporting, festive and popular experience, the Paris 2024 Marathon pour tous will be run at night on August 10, with two races on the program. To mark the occasion, some public transport lines will be running all night long. Discover the metro lines involved.

Olympics 2024: Tom Cruise will abseil down the Stade de France during the closing ceremony?

Tom Cruise has been spending a lot of time in the French capital lately! And he has a good reason, as he's filming scenes for the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games... where he may be rappelling down the Stade de France!

Paris 2024 Olympics: silver medal for Simone Biles in gymnastics after Rebeca Andrade in gold

This August 5 day at the Olympic Gymnastics Games is definitely full of unexpected surprises. After a 5ᵉ place on beam, Simone Biles finally gets only the silver medal on floor, after Rebeca Andrade, the Brazilian who gets the gold. Jordan Chiles, initially announced as 4ᵉ, finally finishes on the podium after a protest.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games: France's medal record officially surpassed!

France regularly ranks in the top 10 nations at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The country needed 43 medals to break its record, and now it's done!

Paris 2024 Olympics: history, rules, athletes... tennis at the Olympic and Paralympic Games

During the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, tennis has a prominent place. Find out everything you need to know about this discipline, from the history of this Olympic sport to the events scheduled to take place at Roland-Garros Stadium, not forgetting the French athletes to keep a close eye on and not forgetting wheelchair tennis to experience during the Paralympic Games.

Paris 2024 Olympics: why are so many French athletes gendarmes or police officers?

But why are so many of our French athletes in the armed forces? More than 70 of them are military or police officers, and many others work for the SNCF or the French Post Office.

Paris 2024 Olympics: this image of cycling on rue Lepic looks like a Monet painting

The cycling event at the Paris 2024 Olympics made for some superb images, particularly in the heart of Montmartre, as spectators gathered en masse. So much so, in fact, that the photos of rue Lepic bear an uncanny resemblance to a Claude Monet painting!

Paris 2024 Olympics: why do beach volleyball players wear polarized sunglasses?

As the beach volleyball events continue to set the Eiffel Tower Stadium, certainly the most beautiful venue of these Paris 2024 Olympic Games, you've certainly noticed this detail on the athletes. Whether it's day or night, sunny or not, some wear wraparound sports glasses in every situation. Why do they do this?

Paris 2024 Olympics: the bell rung at the Stade de France will move to Notre-Dame Cathedral

During these Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in the heart of the Stade de France, a bell rings out every time an athlete wins. This bell will join Notre-Dame Cathedral at the end of the Paralympic Games!

Paris 2024 Olympic Games: HIWY GAME at the UAE Olympic House

To mark the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the UAE Olympic House is offering a unique immersive experience with the HIWY Game, developed by multimedia studio Moment Factory, from July 27 to August 11. Immerse yourself in an interactive adventure celebrating the culture and traditions of the United Arab Emirates through innovative games.

Simone Biles at the Paris 2024 Olympics: what time and channel will you be watching her on TV this August 5?

More gold for Simone Biles on Monday August 5 at the Paris 20224 Olympic Games? The gymnast who won 3 gold medals in Paris is now a legend. Don't miss her latest Olympic appearances on floor and beam. When and on which channel to watch her exploits? We tell you all about it.

Olympic Games 2024: Where to see the Marathon Swimming for free on August 8 and 9 in Paris?

The open water swimming events of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will take place on August 8 and 9, 2024. Conditions permitting, the banks of the Seine in Paris will be the scene of the Olympic Marathon Swimming events. Discover the best free vantage points to admire these exceptional races in the heart of the capital.

Paris Olympics: French bronze medallists in 4x100m medley relay

Another medal for Léon Marchand, and a magnificent victory for team-mates Yohann Ndoye-Brouard, Maxime Grousset and Florent Manaudou. The swimmers took bronze in the 4x100m medley relay.

Olympic Games: why are two bronze medals awarded in combat sports?

During the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, you'll sometimes see two bronze medals around athletes' necks, but for what reason? In combat sports, four athletes are rewarded, instead of three... We tell you all about it!

Paris 2024 Olympics: Felix Lebrun catches Olympic table tennis bronze medal

And another medal! On August 4, 2024, Felix Lebrun won a bronze medal in table tennis against Brazil's Hugo Calderano. We take stock!