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Paris bids farewell to Olympics as closing ceremony begins
A star-studded closing ceremony got under way in front of around 71,500 spectators at the Stade de France to crown an event that has been broadly acclaimed as one of the greatest editions of the Olympics ever held.
Paris, Tom Cruise, set to dazzle again for Olympics closing ceremony
Tom Cruise is reportedly set to perform a spectacular stunt sequence to mark the passing of the Games from Paris to Los Angeles which will involve the handing of the Olympic flag from one city to the other.
WP’s Fuller leads women’s charge, Men’s champion Van Niekerk eases into last four
She was followed into the last four of the women’s draw by No 2 Hayley Ward (Eastern Province), third seed Alexa Pienaar (SA Country Districts) and No 4 Teagan Russell of Joburg Squash.
Tom Cruise role in Paris Olympics closing ceremony slammed by anti-cult activists
Anti-cult activists have condemned the likely appearance of Hollywood actor and well-known Scientologist Tom Cruise at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony.
Mission in Paris? Tom Cruise set to star in ‘dystopian’ Olympics closing ceremony
Two weeks after the unprecedented complexity of the opening ceremony along the River Seine, there are big expectations for the show to wrap up the Games.
Beyond the Games: Sport is shaping a stronger society
This was especially highlighted during the entrance processions of the competing nations, where many teams were venerated for eloquently displaying their abundant cultures and heritage, especially through their outfits.
No, there is no ‘woke agenda’ at the Paris Olympics, just trolls and bigots wanting a say
From the outrage over the Last Supper parody to the gender storm that’s been trending for the last two days, the Paris Olympics have had one crazy week.
WATCH: The identity of the masked Olympic torch bearer revealed
Simon Nogueira, a renowned French free-running champion, was recently unveiled as one of the masked figures from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony.
‘Team SA looked like a bunch of FNB interns!’ Mzansi reacts to Olympics Opening Ceremony outfits
South Africans were unimpressed by the South African team’s opening ceremony outfits.
This is why Lady Gaga’s Olympics Opening Ceremony performance was pre-recorded
Lady Gaga sang 'Mon Truc En Plumes' on a set of stairs along the Seine River in Paris.
From Lady Gaga to Aya Nakamura, the Paris Olympics opening ceremony for the ages
The first-ever opening ceremony held outside a stadium -- on the River Seine -- had to battle driving rain that cast a pallid gloom over the City of Light.
Hit or Miss? Team South Africa’s opening ceremony outfit at Paris Olympics 2024
On Friday night, South Africans eagerly awaited to see their star athletes at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games taking place in Paris.
WATCH: Lady Gaga stars as opening ceremony begins at Paris Olympics
For the first time in Olympic history, the opening ceremony is taking place outside the main stadium, with some 300,000 people watching in person from specially built stands on the river banks
Kremlin says Paris did not inform it of Russian suspect's arrest
The man was detained Sunday in Paris and later placed in custody but Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists that France had not directly informed Russian officials.
Sabotage railway attacks ahead of Paris Olympics: What we know so far
Arson attacks scrambled France's high-speed rail network for tens of thousands of passengers on Friday.
LOOK: Here’s a look at Team SA’s Paris Olympics drip
Here’s what team South Africa will be wearing at this year’s Olympics.
‘Sabotage’ attacks rock France’s high-speed railway hours before start of Paris Olympics
A source close to the investigation told AFP the attacks were coordinated acts of ‘sabotage’.
How snipers, divers and AI are securing the Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Police snipers are set to be positioned on every high point along the route leading to the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics, with an assassination attempt on Donald Trump helping focus minds.
SA stars ready as Paris puts on unique show
The build-up to the 2024 Olympics has been littered with nostalgia and romanticism, but anticipation and excitement has now reached unprecedented levels as the “City of Lights” prepares to host the biggest sporting event in the world.
Blitzboks can enjoy Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony after quarter-final heroics
The Blitzboks deserve to enjoy the Opening Ceremony walk with their fellow athletes following their unbelievable quarter-final win over New Zealand.
SA athletes have big shoes to fill in Paris
The most popular Olympic sport is athletics, where the men’s 100m final brings the world to a standstill.
WATCH: French male hurdler Sasha Zhoya will wear a skirt at Olympics opening ceremony
French athlete Sasha Zhoya, has been given the green light to wear a skirt at the Olympic Games opening ceremony.
Police set to lock down Paris
Police snipers are set to be positioned on every high point along the route, scanning for potential shooters.
Snoop Dogg to carry Olympic flame in Paris
Rumours are swirling about Lady Gaga and Celine Dion's role in Opening Ceremony.
Karsten Warholm ready to rip at Paris Olympics
Karsten Warholm, a three-time world champion, wrapped up his third successive European title in Rome in June in totally dominant style in 46. 98 seconds.