The Hill Times
OTTAWA—Call it whatever you want, but the Paris 2024 Olympics were wonderful to watch, and the performances of our Canadian athletes inspirational. Escapism? Delusion? No, for me, the first real post-pandemic Olympics without restrictions were a reminder of the amazing power of sport as unifier, motivator, and aspirational platform for young and old. I was fortunate to travel to Paris for the games. It was the second time I have attended, the first being Rio 2016.
While there is big money, big politics, and bad behaviour on many fronts, showcasing sport and its power for good can’t go amiss when reform or the rejection of the bad actors is possible. Our Canadian athletes did their country proud. First, a shout out to that determined and impassioned Canadian women’s soccer team.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Paris Olympics: United States tops medals table at end of Paris OlympicsU.S. edges out China, the last team apart from the U.S. to top the standings, with 126 medals to 91
Read more »
Paris Olympics: High jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh wins Ukraine’s 1st individual gold of the Paris OlympicsMahuchikh cleared 2.00 metres to finish ahead of Nicola Olyslagers of Australia, who also cleared 2.00 but then failed at all three of her attempts at 2.02
Read more »
Paris Olympics: Katie Ledecky swims into history with 800 freestyle victory at the Paris OlympicsThe American capped another stellar Olympics by becoming only the second swimmer to win an event at four straight Summer Games and the sixth to win seven Olympic golds
Read more »
Paris Olympics: Interest in Paris Games fuelled by more favourable time zone, star power, observers sayThe six-hour time difference and increased accessibility to viewing aids bigger average streaming numbers compared to the Games in Tokyo and Beijing
Read more »
Paris Olympics: As the Olympics wind down, Los Angeles swings into planning for 2028It will be LA’s third time hosting the Olympics – the last time was 40 years ago – and first time hosting the Paralympic Games
Read more »
Paris Olympics: Tahiti’s rahui tradition has helped revive ecosystems – including near the Olympics surfing venueThe traditional conservation method of regulating human activity to help replenish and protect maritime ecosystems resources is being revived and showing results
Read more »