Tag: One Night at the Games
Paralympic Games: Special Opening Ceremony
Paris launched its first Paralympic Games this Wednesday evening with a ceremony in the heart of the capital, on the Place de la Concorde. 4,400 athletes, 168 delegations, 22 disciplines.…
2024 Paralympic Games, a little something extra: inclusion in the heart of the French capital
With 20 days to go until the Olympic Games, Un Soir aux Jeux looks at the other Olympic event that will be held from August 28 to September 8, 2024.…
The Right Stuff: When Fashion and Sport Meet, What Happens?
How can materials and design enhance athletic performance? Does sportswear have a place on the catwalk? Today, we dive into the world where fashion meets sport. Sportswear, once strictly functional,…
The legacy of the Games: what will remain of Paris 2024?
At the end of each Olympic Games, the question arises: what now? When Paris 2024 officials embarked on the adventure of bidding for the Games, they did so, they say,…
Political Olympics: what is the link between Olympic events and geopolitical issues?
World wars, Nazism, segregation, economic crises, the geopolitical dimension of sport and the Olympic Games is no longer in doubt. How do history and politics influence the Olympic Games and…
Olympic Games: to what extent do they promote French-speaking countries?
Since 1886, French has been the official language of the Olympic Games. The language of Molière must therefore offer an exceptional showcase for the French language and culture. In fact,…
Gaming aesthetics: do you have to match beauty standards to win medals?
Is there a link between sport and beauty? Do media and social networks play a role in the perception of athletes? In One Night at the Gameswe try to understand…
At the stage of emotion: what mental preparation for athletes?
One Night at the Games This evening, we look at emotion: the emotion that drives athletes, the emotion that spectators share. What goes on in the minds of top athletes…
Why are athletics and swimming the king sports of the Olympics?
During these Paris 2024 Olympic Games, 77,000 spectators will be able to attend the 48 athletics events, while two Olympic pools will host the 37 swimming events at the Paris…
Sports that don’t get the spotlight: why do some disciplines attract less media attention?
Do you know the 10m air pistol shooting event? The skiff event in rowing? Or the park event in BMX? One Night at the Games looks at these events that…