Tag: Paris 2024 Olympics

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Świątek, Sabalenka, Medvedev, and Kyrgios to Headline Star-Studded Lineup at 2024 World Tennis League

The World Tennis League is set to deliver a spectacular third season with a star-studded lineup featuring top-ranking players like Świątek, Sabalenka, Medvedev, and Kyrgios. From December 19-22, 2024, the iconic Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi will host this premier tennis event. With two Olympic gold medalists, five Grand Slam champions, and some of the world's best male and female players, this season is poised to be a remarkable spectacle of sport.

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Australia Coach Brian Goorjian on Greece's Giannis Antetokounmpo: "The Best Athlete in the World and One of the Best Players"

In a crucial matchup at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Australia fell to Canada 83-93, intensifying their Group A standings ahead of their final game against Greece. With a win necessary to secure a quarterfinal spot, the Boomers face a formidable opponent in Greece, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo. Australian coach Brian Goorjian praised Antetokounmpo as "the best athlete in the world" and "one of the best players in the world," acknowledging the challenge his team faces. The game against Greece on August 2 will be pivotal for Australia's Olympic hopes.

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Upside Down and Soaked: The Turbulent Opening of the 2024 Paris Olympics

Paris kicked off the 2024 Olympic Games with a tumultuous opening ceremony marked by pouring rain and a notable blunder as the Olympic flag was raised upside down. Despite the weather, American superstar Lady Gaga dazzled the audience with a captivating performance in French, while 6,800 athletes navigated the iconic Seine River in colorful ponchos on a flotilla of 85 boats.

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Uber Expands "Uber Boat" Service in Greece from Mykonos to Athens, Corfu, and Santorini

Uber Technologies announced the expansion of its "Uber Boat" service in Greece, extending from Mykonos to Athens, Corfu, and Santorini. Starting in July, this service will allow visitors to travel to beach clubs and reach remote areas, catering to the increased demand from international tourists. Additionally, Uber will launch "Uber Yacht" in Ibiza and a "limo boat" service in Venice to further enhance its water-transport offerings across Europe.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Eyes Olympic Glory with Greece, Not Team USA

Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks' superstar, has his sights set on leading Greece to Olympic glory. "Playing in the Games is a dream," he declared. The upcoming FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Piraeus offers a golden opportunity, with only the winner securing their Paris berth. Antetokounmpo, recently recovered from a calf injury, will join a stacked Greek roster featuring familiar faces like Kostas Papanikolaou and Nick Calathes.