As rain drenches the world's Olympians in the Games' opening ceremony in Paris, the surfing tournament opens to blazing sunshine in faraway Tahiti, where waves are matched by a rare few
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.Carlos Barria/ReutersAs rain drenches the world's Olympians in the Games' opening ceremony in Paris, the surfing tournament opens to blazing sunshine in faraway Tahiti, where waves are matched by a rare few
At a beachside park 40 kilometers from the surfing venue of Teahupo’o, surfers poured sand from their home beaches into a communal vessel, combining the different colors and textures to symbolize unity and respect for the ocean. Host nation France naturally received the loudest cheers, especially for local Teahupo’o surfers Vahine Fierro and Kauli Vaast, who will be among the favorites when competition kicks of, likely on Saturday .
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