Top facts about the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony
The organisers want to present the French cultural heritage in 12 different scenes.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Snoop Dogg to learn new tricks in Paris Olympics coverage
Snoop Dogg will be among the torchbearers to carry the Olympic flame in its final stretch before the opening ceremony on Friday.
Thu Jul 25 2024
France struggles with its hijab rules for Olympics opening ceremony
French government and Olympics officials are seeking a creative solution to allow Sounkamba Sylla to wear her hijab at the opening ceremony.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Japan stages scaled down, yet spectacular Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony
After numerous challenges and hiccups over the past 18 months, Japan finally defied the COVID-19 pandemic to successfully stage a high-tech and vibrant Tokyo 2020 Olympics Opening Ceremony tonight.
Fri Jul 23 2021
Two shot dead at Rio Olympic sites
Police shot a mugger near the stadium where the Rio Olympics opening ceremony took place and a woman was killed close to another Olympic site, police said Saturday.
Sun Aug 07 2016
Rio 2016 Olympics opening ceremony
Former Brazilian athlete lights the Olympic cauldron with the Olympic torch during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Sat Aug 06 2016
Rio's glittering opening launches Olympic
The Rio Olympics opening ceremony started with fireworks and laser lit choreography.
Sat Aug 06 2016