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Paris Olympic officially open under rainy skies in French capital
The 2024 Paris Games officially opened under rainy skies Friday after a flotilla of athletes traveled along the Seine River in the first Olympic opening ceremony held outside a stadium.
Japanese athletes on high alert after railway arson attacks
Coordinated arson attacks on France's train network sent a shock wave through the Japanese Olympic team, and representatives of the country's delegation said Friday they will urge every member to take extra caution throughout the games.
Japan figure skaters to get Beijing silver medals in Paris
The Japanese figure skaters who contested the team event at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics will receive their medals, upgraded from bronze to silver, during a ceremony at the Paris Games, the International Olympic Committee has announced.
Japan surfers facing Teahupo'o fears in chase for medals
The iconic waves of Teahupo'o in Tahiti await Japanese surfers at the Paris Olympics, with glory available to those capable of overcoming their fear to tame the famous reef break's combination of power and size.
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