Tag: Sports
Paris Olympics 2024 Closing Ceremony Rehearsals Begin in Secret Location
Like the opening ceremony, the closing ceremony is created and directed by French director Thomas Jolly. While public attention is focused on the grand opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics set to be held on the Seine River, the Paris Organizing Committee has already commenced rehearsals for the closing ceremony. RELATED: 2024 Olympics Flame Lighting […]
July 5, 2024
Ecuadorian Richard Carapaz Leads the 2024 Tour De France
He is the first Latin American cyclist to win the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia and the Vuelta a EspaƱa. On Monday, Richard Carapaz became leader in the general classification of the 2024 Tour de France. He is the first Ecuadorian ciclist to achieve this position and the fourth Latin American to do so […]
July 1, 2024
Olympic Rings on Eiffel Tower Unveiled 50 Days Ahead of Paris 2024
The Paris Olympics will be held from July 26 to August 11, followed by the Paralympics from August 28 to September 8. On Thursday, the iconic five Olympic rings, adorning the exterior of the world-renowned Eiffel Tower, were unveiled, marking the 50-day countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. RELATED: 2024 Olympics Flame Lighting Rehearsal […]
June 7, 2024
Calendar for the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Has Been Defined
Twenty-four countries will compete for the world cup in Colombia starting August 31. On Wednesday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that Colombia will provide the ideal setting to host the U20 Womenās World Cup, which will be held in Bogota, Medellin, and Cali from August 31. RELATED: Bolivarian Youth Games: Colombia, Venezuela Achieve Top Places […]
June 5, 2024
Canada Warns of Cyber-Attacks on Sports Events
On Friday, the Canadian Intelligence Service warned that major sporting events, both at home and abroad, will be “very likely” targets of cyber-attacks. RELATED: Pro-Palestinian Students at University of Toronto Hold Rally Communications Security Establishment (CSE), the federal agency charged with collecting electronic information and protecting the government against cyber-attacks, alerted in a newsletter about […]
May 31, 2024
South Sudan: Convention for Youth Leadership
The Youth and Sports ministry in South Sudan organized a three-day national youth convention, running from May 22- 24. The event gathered delegates from all the states, administrative areas, plus representatives of youth coming from the diaspora and people with disabilities to deliberate on important issues. Related: Angola: Parliament Begins Debate on Local Self-Government The […]
May 23, 2024
Bolivarian Youth Games: Colombia, Venezuela Achieve Top Places
With 173 gold, silver, and bronze medals, Colombia secured the top spot in the final standings of the inaugural Bolivarian Youth Games held in the city of Sucre, Bolivia. RELATED: 2024 Olympics Flame Lighting Rehearsal Held at Ancient Olympia During this 10-day event, athletes competed in 24 sports and 27 different disciplines. Colombian athletes clinched […]
April 15, 2024
2024 Olympics Flame Lighting Rehearsal Held at Ancient Olympia
On Monday, the dress rehearsal of the lighting ceremony of the Olympic flame, which will burn for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, was held at Ancient Olympia in western Greece, the birthplace of the Games. RELATED: Injury Prevents Venezuela’s Rojas From Being in 2024 Olympics During a traditional ceremony, Greek actress Mary Mina, playing the […]
April 15, 2024
Venezuela Registers Its Fencing Team for the 2024 Olympic Games
The Venezuelan Olympic Committee announced the registration of the national fencing team that will participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics. RELATED: Russia Demands to Clarify the Participation of Neutral Athletes The delegation of this South American country is comprised of Gabriel Lugo and the Limardo brothers, Ruben, Francisco, and Jesus. This team secured their spot […]
March 26, 2024
Spanish Football Federation Members Arrested for Corruption
On Wednesday, the Spanish Civil Guard and Europol carried out searches at the headquarters of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and made arrests in an anti-corruption operation. RELATED: Soccer Star Dani Alves Convicted of Sexual Assault The operation is linked to an investigation into irregular contracts signed by the RFEF over the past five years, including […]