Medals for the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, produced in the workshops of La Monnaie de Paris, in Paris | đ¸ AP A total of approximately 36,600 medals have been awarded since Athens 1896, the first modern Olympic Games. And for 2024, when athletes win medals at the Paris Olympics, it is not the glory alone they take home – they also carry a piece of the Eiffel Tower, the pride of France. The 2024 Paris Olympics will make history yet again as the first time any host city has incorporated pieces of a national monument into the medals. The medals symbolise the spirit of the…
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Paris-by-Foot: Tour guides, Camille and David Paris Off Road (Guided tours) are pleased to announce the launch of their services during the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. Toeing an unusual yet interesting angle, Paris Off Road is determined to unveil the city’s hidden treasures, away from traditional tourist circuits – on foot! The company offers seven walking tours in French and in English: The scandalous Palais Royal, Montmartre village, the trendy Marais, the historical Latin Quarter, Père-Lachaise cemetery, Bucolic Montparnasse and Saint-Germain-des-PrĂŠs. đ¸ ParisOffRoad Says the company: Our exclusive tours cater to those wishing to explore Paris and discover…
Olympics.com The stage is set for the Olympic Games Paris 2024, with around 10,500 athletes set to take part, 8.6 million tickets sold, and people coming together all around the world to experience the unique spirit of the Olympic Games Have fun with the Olympic mascots this summer by downloading the official Paris 2024 Olympics app! Plus, itâs the best way to find the schedule for the Olympics and stay up to date with results, teams and athletes. Whether in Paris, or at home, take a look at the Olympic digital innovations and offerings that have been designed to give people…
đ¸GLF Africa With vast natural resources to support its food systems, livelihoods, markets and growing young population, Africa has an unprecedented opportunity to restore its degraded landscapes, cater to the needs of its people and pave a sustainable way forward for all of humanity. GLF Africa 2024 Photography are thrilled to announce the launch of their Awards, which invites both professional and amateur photographers to submit their photos showcasing the continentâs vast landscapes in all its grandeur. GLF Africa says: We want to show the world stunning images of Africaâs diverse peoples and their way of life across its various landscapes.…
My name is Oluwafisayo James, a rookie Mobile Journalist (MoJo) who is just excited to search for and capture entrepreneur stories within my community and across the world, using my mobile phone. I was really nervous about my first MoJo assignment (interviewing Princess Onyinye Oke Tojinu, Founder of Coconut Connect Co), but this second attemPt with Mr. Sejiro Michael Tojinu (owner of Sejfarms Ventures) was much easier. Mr. Sejiro Michael Tojinu founded and owns Sejfarms Ventures, an aquaculture farming business which specialises in fish production, fish processing, aquaculture consultancy services and production of many fish derivative products. Sejfarms also does fish farming investment…
My name is Oluwafisayo James, a rookie Mobile Journalist (MoJo) who is just excited to search for and capture entrepreneur stories within my community and across the world, using my mobile phone. I was really nervous about my first MoJo assignment! Iâm pleased, though, that it all went well, and I present to you my very first entrepreneur finding: Princess Onyinye Oke Tojinu, Founder of Coconut Connect Co. Watch my video clip đ: Coconut Connect Co. is located at Topa, Badagry (Lagos State, Nigeria). The company produces a wide range of coconut-related products such as palm wine, coconut seedlings, coconut water, dry coconut fruits…
Every Olympic Game brings together a unique mix of innovative sportswear and clothing designs, each presenting a fascinating display of athleticism and style that captures the attention of audiences around the world. With just one day until the official opening of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the sheer number of sportswear and uniforms are stunning. The Pret-A-Couture ensemble designed by Michel & Amazonka for Team Mongolia is especially so, featuring intricate embroidered details and accessories inspired by traditional attires. The details reveal traditional patterns, the Mongolian flag colours and, on very close observation, an embedded Olympic torch. Ulaanbaatar-based fashion label,…
At the South Sudan vs. U. S. exhibition match – LeBron James (R) finally led Team USA to victory, by the skin of their teeth đ¸KimCheung/ AP The South Sudan basketball team just gave their U.S. counterparts an unforgettable game – and a wake-up call. It was the pre-Olympic exhibition match held between South Sudan and the USA in London, on Saturday (July 20, 2024). Led by LeBron James, Team USA men’s basketball may have thought the showcase against South Sudan would be a walk-over, but they were forced to dig deep, and finally only triumphed by just a single point.…
Athlete to watch out for: Oluwatobiloba Ayomide “Tobi” Amusan – Nigerian track and field athlete, world record holder The year 2024 marks a true milestone in womenâs sports as, for the first time ever, there will be an equal number of women and men competing in the Olympics. The equal allocation of 10,500 qualifying spots â a far cry from the first Paris Games, in 1900, when there were 22 female athletes â is a point of pride for organisers. It is also the latest milestone in the growth of womenâs sport around the world. Female athletes are redefining what…
đ¸ Nainika Seth By Nainika Seth (Sport and performance psychologist) As the best athletes from each country gear up for Paris 2024 Olympics. What goes on in the mind of an Olympic athlete days before the biggest event of their lives? How do they focus, get into the zone and motivate themselves in their quest for gold? Winning an Olympic gold medal is universally recognised as the pinnacle of sporting achievement. All eyes are on this prize, nobody wants consolation advise. Itâs no longer about being happy to participate, itâs about being the best in the world when it matters…