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]Paris 2024 Olympic Games: 10 unusual things to do in Paris
Published on Jul 09, 2024 01:17 PM IST
From the Homoerotic tour of the Louvre to Gustave Eiffel’s secret’s apartment, there’s so much in Paris that’s beyond the obvious.
![(FILES) A view of Paris taken from the Tour Saint-Jacques shows the Centre Pompidou on April 26, 2019. The 2024 Paris Olympic Games are set to begin with an unprecedented open-air ceremony on the river Seine on July 26, 2024, as most concerns so far relate to security arrangements for the opening festivities. (Photo by Eric Feferberg / AFP)(AFP) (FILES) A view of Paris taken from the Tour Saint-Jacques shows the Centre Pompidou on April 26, 2019. The 2024 Paris Olympic Games are set to begin with an unprecedented open-air ceremony on the river Seine on July 26, 2024, as most concerns so far relate to security arrangements for the opening festivities. (Photo by Eric Feferberg / AFP)(AFP)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/09/550x309/FILES-FRANCE-OLY-2024-PARIS-0_1720509294443_1720510531769.jpg)
Spain overwhelming favourites but they need to tackle Mbappe in Euro semis
In all honesty, all tournament so far Spain have been the team to beat. If they can apply the brakes on Mbappe, it could be the same story against France too.
![Spain will take on France for a spot in Euro 2024 finals(AP) Spain will take on France for a spot in Euro 2024 finals(AP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/09/148x111/Euro-2024-Soccer-Germany-Spain-65_1720502782054_1720502829576.jpg)
Published on Jul 09, 2024 12:05 PM IST
‘You can’t touch me': Djokovic explodes against fans' ‘disrespect’ at Wimbledon
Djokovic launched an angry outburst at a section of fans who constantly chanted "Rune" throughout his Wimbledon match, which the Serb took to be booing.
![Winner Serbia's Novak Djokovic speaks during an interview and reacts to the behaviour of the crowd at the end of his Wimbledon singles match against Denmark's Holger Rune(AFP) Winner Serbia's Novak Djokovic speaks during an interview and reacts to the behaviour of the crowd at the end of his Wimbledon singles match against Denmark's Holger Rune(AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/09/148x111/TENNIS-GBR-WIMBLEDON-68_1720487821970_1720487861921.jpg)
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 10:26 AM IST
Musetti finally makes a Grand Slam quarter-final
The 22-year-old, sporting his trademark inverted cap, marched ahead into his first Grand Slam QF after beating Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard
![Italy's Lorenzo Musetti returns the ball to France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. (AFP) Italy's Lorenzo Musetti returns the ball to France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. (AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/150x84/Italy-s-Lorenzo-Musetti-returns-the-ball-to-France_1720462168178.jpg)
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 11:40 PM IST
‘Glad to have contributed to Gukesh’s first GM norm & now hosting his match’
In an interview with HT, Singapore Chess CEO GM Kevin Goh Wei Ming speaks about winning the World Championship bid and his role in Gukesh’s first GM norm
![FIDE Candidates 2024 winner Grandmaster Dommaraju Gukesh. (PTI) FIDE Candidates 2024 winner Grandmaster Dommaraju Gukesh. (PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/09/150x84/FIDE-Candidates-2024-winner-Grandmaster-Dommaraju-_1720520437714.jpg)
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 03:51 PM IST
Wimbledon: Taylor Fritz outclasses two-time Grand Slam finalist Alexander Zverev
Taylor Fritz defeated two-time Grand Slam finalist Alexander Zverev in Wimbledon's fourth round.
![Taylor Fritz (R) speaks with Germany's Alexander Zverev at the end of their men's singles tennis match (AFP) Taylor Fritz (R) speaks with Germany's Alexander Zverev at the end of their men's singles tennis match (AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/148x111/TENNIS-GBR-WIMBLEDON-238_1720462971445_1720462984835.jpg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 11:28 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
Euro 2024 semis: Spain’s magic vs France’s reality
La Roja have delighted fans with their brand of football but Les Bleus have the experience and can be ruthlessness
![Spain midfielder Rodri at the team’s training base ahead of semi-final against France. (REUTERS) Spain midfielder Rodri at the team’s training base ahead of semi-final against France. (REUTERS)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/150x84/Spain-midfielder-Rodri-at-the-team-s-training-base_1720457667224.jpg)
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 10:25 PM IST
Wrestler Nisha Dahiya chases Olympic medal dream
The 68kg grappler has surmounted a series of injury setbacks as she bids to emulate her inspiration Sakshi Malik
![Wrestler Nisha Dahiya will compete in Paris Olympics in 68kg weight class. (IOS) Wrestler Nisha Dahiya will compete in Paris Olympics in 68kg weight class. (IOS)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/150x84/Wrestler-Nisha-Dahiya-will-compete-in-Paris-Olympi_1720456827049.jpg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 10:11 PM IST
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Rutvick MehtaEmotional Hamilton rolls back the years
The Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton had just enough to hold off a late charge from Max Verstappen to take his first win since 2021
![Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning the British Grand Prix. (AP) Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning the British Grand Prix. (AP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/150x84/Mercedes-driver-Lewis-Hamilton-celebrates-after-wi_1720455326803.jpg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 09:46 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Euro 2024: One for Saudi Arabia in Kante, Laporte face-off
Spain and France clash in the Euro semi-final with strong defenses. Saudi Pro League players like Laporte and Kante make history in the tournament.
![France midfielder N'golo Kante. (AFP) France midfielder N'golo Kante. (AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/150x84/France-midfielder-N-golo-Kante---AFP-_1720453946534.jpg)
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 09:23 PM IST
Paris Olympics: PV Sindhu, Sharath Kamal to be India's flag bearers
Badminton superstar PV Sindhu and table tennis ace Sharath Kamal are India's flag bearers for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
![PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal have been named India's flag bearers for the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in Paris(Getty Images) PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal have been named India's flag bearers for the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in Paris(Getty Images)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/148x111/MixCollage-08-Jul-2024-10-22-PM-7501_1720460319671_1720460330181.jpg)
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 12:41 AM IST
Siddharth Thakur, New Delhi
Paris 2024 Olympics: Where to buy tickets and other essential details
If you are planning to attend Paris 2024 Olympic, here’s a quick look at buying tickets, accommodation and all that you can watch without paying a penny.
![The Paris Olympics will commence from July 26.(AP) The Paris Olympics will commence from July 26.(AP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/148x111/France-Paris-2024-Budget-0_1674705854471_1674705854471_1720448896868.jpg)
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 08:26 PM IST
Two underachievers nations in the Euros ring: Will it be the dawn of a new era?
Late Wednesday night, both teams thus have a lot to play for. Both have been trophyless for decades. Fans are getting restless.
![Bukayo Saka and Cody Gakpo have been the standout players for England and Netherlands respectively this Euros.(AFP Images) Bukayo Saka and Cody Gakpo have been the standout players for England and Netherlands respectively this Euros.(AFP Images)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/148x111/Saka_Gakpo_1720447980612_1720447987192.jpg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 07:53 PM IST
Happy Birthday Sourav Ganguly: Dada's best on-field moments as he turns 52
Sourav Ganguly celebrates his 52nd birthday today. Here's taking a walk down memory lane when it comes to Dada's most memorable moments in the public eye
![Sourav Ganguly turns 52: A look back at his most iconic on-field moments Sourav Ganguly turns 52: A look back at his most iconic on-field moments](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/148x111/Sourav_Ganguly_turns_52_1720442820473_1720442820772.jpg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 06:50 PM IST
Chirag Shetty questions Maharashtra govt over felicitating Rohit's T20 WC champs
Chirag Shetty criticized the Maharashtra government for felicitating Rohit Sharma's Team India after their title win at the T20 World Cup.
![Chirag urged the government to treat all sports equally(PTI) Chirag urged the government to treat all sports equally(PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/148x111/Chirag_Shetty_questions_Maharashtra_govt_over_feli_1720438292923_1720438293240.jpg)
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 12:41 AM IST
HT Sports Desk | Written by Siddharth Thakur
India at the Olympics: The lost years before the 21st century
The hockey medals dried up after 1980 and that meant that Indian athletes returned from three consecutive Olympics empty-handed
![India's dry run after 1980 was ended by Leander Paes as he became the first, and thus far only, tennis player from the country to win an Olympic medal. (Getty Images) India's dry run after 1980 was ended by Leander Paes as he became the first, and thus far only, tennis player from the country to win an Olympic medal. (Getty Images)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/148x111/leander_1996_getty_1720178636166_1720434760129.jpg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 04:16 PM IST
Grigor Dimitrov injury sends Daniil Medvedev through to Wimbledon quarterfinals
Daniil Medvedev, seeded fifth, will now meet top seed Jannick Sinner in the quarter-finals.
![Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov (R) is consoled by Russia's Daniil Medvedev after retiring from their men's singles fourth round tennis match on the seventh day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 7, 2024. (Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE(AFP) Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov (R) is consoled by Russia's Daniil Medvedev after retiring from their men's singles fourth round tennis match on the seventh day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 7, 2024. (Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE(AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/148x111/TENNIS-GBR-WIMBLEDON-2_1720403146206_1720403306381.jpg)
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 10:09 AM IST
Reuters |
Wimbledon 2024: Coco Gauff crashes out in straight-sets loss to Emma Navarro
The killer shots and the champion's mentality Coco Gauff had meticulously curated in her run to a maiden Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open went missing
![Gauff was also the only player - man or woman - to make the semi-finals or better at the last three slams(AFP) Gauff was also the only player - man or woman - to make the semi-finals or better at the last three slams(AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/148x111/TENNIS-GBR-WIMBLEDON-132_1720400029912_1720400046844.jpg)
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 06:30 AM IST
Reuters |
Donna Vekic beats Paula Badosa, enters Wimbledon quarter-finals for first time
Donna Vekic and Paula Badosa fought through three rain suspensions out on Court Two before the Croatian's 33 winners proved decisive.
![Donna Vekic of Croatia reacts after winning her fourth round.(AP) Donna Vekic of Croatia reacts after winning her fourth round.(AP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/148x111/Britain-Tennis-Wimbledon-113_1720374888915_1720374907437.jpg)
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 12:35 AM IST
AFP |
Euro 2024 finally promises a high-voltage climax
Exciting Euro 2024 semi-finals see France vs Spain and England vs Netherlands clash. France unbeaten but struggling, Spain playing lively football, England seeking redemption, and Netherlands aiming to stop them.
![Fans react as England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford saves a penalty during the shootout against Switzerland on Saturday. (AP) Fans react as England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford saves a penalty during the shootout against Switzerland on Saturday. (AP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/150x84/Fans-react-as-England-goalkeeper-Jordan-Pickford-s_1720372810421.jpg)
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 10:50 PM IST
Wimbledon 2024: Jannik Sinner overpowers Ben Shelton to reach quarter-finals
Jannik Sinner defeated Ben Shelton on Sunday, to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals.
Published on Jul 07, 2024 10:46 PM IST
Reuters |
Euro 2024: Dutch dream of Spain final after surviving Turkey test
Netherlands’ 2-1 win, after Turkey teenager Arda Guler’s another brilliant show, sets them up for the England semi-final
![Netherlands' Cody Gakpo (R) shoots past Turkey's Ferdi Kadioglu during the Euro 2024 quarter-final in Berlin. (AFP) Netherlands' Cody Gakpo (R) shoots past Turkey's Ferdi Kadioglu during the Euro 2024 quarter-final in Berlin. (AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/150x84/Netherlands--Cody-Gakpo--R--shoots-past-Turkey-s-F_1720372330382.jpg)
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 10:42 PM IST
Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz repels Ugo Humbert assault to reach quarters
Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz defeated Ugo Humbert on Sunday, and booked a berth in the quarter-finals.
![Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts after defeating Ugo Humbert of France.(AP) Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts after defeating Ugo Humbert of France.(AP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/148x111/Britain-Tennis-Wimbledon-56_1720368878113_1720368896977.jpg)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 09:46 PM IST
Reuters |
Hamilton holds off Verstappen's late charge for thrilling F1 win at British GP
Lewis Hamilton held off Max Verstappen's late charge to win a thrilling British Grand Prix on Sunday.
Published on Jul 07, 2024 09:15 PM IST
AP |
Tracking Neeraj Chopra's performance ahead of Paris Olympics
At the Tokyo Olympics, Neeraj Chopra made history by getting India's first-ever athletics gold at the Olympics.
![Neeraj Chopra will be defending his javelin throw title at the Paris Olympics.(PTI) Neeraj Chopra will be defending his javelin throw title at the Paris Olympics.(PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/148x111/PTI05-15-2024-000367B-0_1720364076726_1720364106682.jpg)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 08:27 PM IST
Paris Olympics 2024: Full list of qualified Indian athletes
Here is the full list of Indian athletes who have qualified for the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024.
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 10:22 PM IST
5 hairdos of MS Dhoni that sent fans into a frenzy: Samurai ponytail to a mohawk
On MS Dhoni’s 43rd birthday, let’s revisit his 5 most iconic hairstyles that proved he is a true trendsetter
![MS Dhoni's style evolution through hairstyles MS Dhoni's style evolution through hairstyles](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/148x111/Dhoni_hairstyles_1720349720805_1720349734362.jpg)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 04:40 PM IST
Uruguay knock Brazil out on penalties to move into Copa America semifinals
For Brazil, it is a second straight quarter-final exit via penalties in a major tournament following their 2022 World Cup loss to Croatia.
![Brazil's coach Dorival Junior, right escorts off the field Lucas Paqueta (8) and teammates after their lost in a penalty shootout against Uruguay during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match in Las Vegas, Saturday(AP) Brazil's coach Dorival Junior, right escorts off the field Lucas Paqueta (8) and teammates after their lost in a penalty shootout against Uruguay during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match in Las Vegas, Saturday(AP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/148x111/Copa-America-Soccer-Uruguay-Brazil-110_1720326152854_1720326177283.jpg)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 09:55 AM IST
Reuters |
Djokovic reacts to Wimbledon match interruption as fans celebrate England's win
After the Wimbledon match, Novak Djokovic joked about his act at the time of interruption
![England won their Euro 2024 quarterfinal match during Novak Djokovic's Wimbledon tie England won their Euro 2024 quarterfinal match during Novak Djokovic's Wimbledon tie](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/148x111/djokovic_england_1720318805111_1720318824828.jpg)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 08:49 AM IST
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Why football might (just) be coming home, to Austria
The modern game was created in the coffee houses of Vienna
Published on Jul 07, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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