Tag: Olympic Games
Cindy Ngamba, from Cameroonian refugee to historic medalist
Cameroonian Cindy Ngamba, who fled to London because of her homosexuality, has qualified for the semi-finals of the under-75kg boxing tournament, making history as the first medallist from the Refugee…
Mission accomplished for American Noah Lyles, new king of the 100m
He had set himself the main goal of bringing the Olympic 100m title back to the United States, who had been chasing it for 20 years. And Noah Lyles achieved…
These athletes who also shine on social networks
The Paris Olympics allow athletes to surpass themselves in their discipline, but not only that. Sometimes in spite of themselves, some have a reputation on social networks. Internet users, official…
Algerian Kaylia Nemour crowned Olympic champion on uneven bars
Algerian gymnast Kaylia Nemour won the Olympic title on uneven bars this Sunday, August 4 at the Arena Bercy. At 17, she becomes the first African gymnast to win gold…
Khadija Mardi’s distress as she missed out on a medal for Morocco
The first African to win the World Boxing Championship, Morocco’s Khadija Mardi failed to qualify for the semi-finals in the under 75 kg category in Paris. The boxer expressed her…
“A pleasure to referee Teddy Riner,” confides Gabonese official Jean-Claude Djimbi
Jean-Claude Djimbi, international judo referee, had the “pleasure” of refereeing judo stars during the first Olympic week. He talks about his impressions on the tatamis and also discusses the state…
Palestinian Olympic Committee reiterates IOC’s concern over Israel’s participation
The president of the Palestinian Olympic Committee denounces the silence of international sports authorities. The representation has called for the exclusion of Israel from the Olympic Games, accusing it in…
Olga Kharlan, gold medalist and symbol of Ukrainian resistance
In fencing, Ukraine won its first gold medal at the Paris Olympics. The third since the start of the competitions, and the second for icon Olga Kharlan. Narrowly saved for…
Disappointment in Abidjan after sprinter Marie-Josée Ta Lou’s failure in the final
Still no medal for Côte d’Ivoire at the Olympic Games… The competition was not exciting the country until the entry into the competition of the flag bearer of the Ivorian…
French judo team overturns Japan to retain Olympic team title
The French judo team, Olympic champion in Tokyo in 2021, retained its title by overturning Japan (4-3) in the team final at the Olympic Games, this Saturday, August 3, 2024…