insert_link Sport Paris Olympics flame to be lit in its Greek birthplace Nearly 100 days before the 2024 Paris Games open, the Olympic flame will be lit in ancient Olympia Tuesday for a torch relay stretching from the Acropolis to French Polynesia. For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic imposed toned-down events for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and 2022 Beijing Winter Games, spectators will be able to attend the torch relay events. Some 600 dignitaries are expected at the […] todayApril 15, 2024 7
insert_link Sport USA and Spain handed tough draws in women’s Olympic tournament Four-times winners USA, Germany and Australia were placed in the same group, while hosts France will play holders Canada after the draw for the 2024 Olympic women's football tournament was made on Wednesday. Groups B and C appear particularly challenging, while France and Canada can be hopeful of securing their places in the knock-out rounds from Group A. The United States will face Germany, Australia and the winner […] todayMarch 21, 2024 8