IOC’s Appeal for Olympic Truce as Flame Ignited in Ancient Olympia for Paris 2024
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window._wpemojiSettings = “baseUrl”:”https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72×72\/”,”ext”:”.png”,”svgUrl”:”https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/”,”svgExt”:”.svg”,”source”:”concatemoji”:”https:\/\/www.uniquenewsonline.com\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-emoji-release.min.js?ver=6.5.2″; var breeze_prefetch = “local_url”:”https:\/\/www.uniquenewsonline.com”,”ignore_remote_prefetch”:”1″,”ignore_list”:[“\/wp-admin\/”]; https://www.uniquenewsonline.com/wp-content/plugins/breeze/assets/js/js-front-end/breeze-prefetch-links.min.js https://www.uniquenewsonline.com/wp-includes/js/jquery/jquery.min.js https://www.uniquenewsonline.com/wp-includes/js/jquery/jquery-migrate.min.js https://www.uniquenewsonline.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-automatic/js/main-front.js Ancient Olympia (Greece), April 16 (IANS) – International Olympic Committee (IOC) officials called for world peace during the flame-lighting ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics in Ancient Olympia, Greece. The Olympic Flame for the Paris 2024 Games was ignited at the birthplace of the Games in Ancient Olympia, during a traditional lighting ceremony. Actress Mary Mina, portraying an ancient Greek High Priestess, lit the torch before the Temple of Hera, praying for peace and a successful Games in Paris. “Apollo, God of Sun, light the sacred torch for the hospitable city of Paris,” she said. IOC President Thomas Bach highlighted the importance of the Olympic Games in promoting peaceful competition. Hellenic Olympic Committee President Spyros Capralos urged nations to implement a truce, emphasizing the message of world peace. Mayor of Ancient Olympia Aristidis Panagiotopoulos stressed the significance of the Olympic Truce, originating from Ancient Greece in 776 BC and renewed by the IOC in 1992. Tony Estanguet, president of the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee, emphasized the Olympic Flame’s role in promoting peace and solidarity. The High Priestess lit the first Olympic torch, passed it to Greek rowing gold medalist Stefanos Ntouskos, and released a white pigeon symbolizing friendship and peace as the flame’s journey began. The ceremony aimed to spread the Olympic ideals of friendship and peace worldwide. Choreographer Artemis Ignatiou expressed the wish for the Olympic Truce and the prevalence of peace across the world. The event highlighted the historical tradition of the Olympic Games promoting unity and peace among nations. Kolkata’s ‘Big Three’ Football Clubs Revive Glory Days Kolkata, April 16 (IANS) – AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey praised Kolkata’s Mohun Bagan Super Giant, East Bengal FC, and Mohammedan Sporting for winning four titles this football season. He highlighted the clubs’ efforts in reviving Kolkata’s football legacy. Chaubey commended the clubs, stating, “It’s a remarkable year for the Kolkata clubs to bring home four titles this season. Lakhs of football fans are celebrating Kolkata’s football legacy, which once dominated the sport in the country.” Mohun Bagan began their successful campaign by winning the Durand Cup and recently clinched the ISL Shield in front of 61,000 fans at the Salt Lake Stadium. Mohammedan Sporting also added to the city’s football history by winning the I-League trophy, while East Bengal FC triumphed in the Super Cup earlier this year. Chaubey highlighted the significance of the clubs’ success, mentioning, “Bringing home multiple trophies is a sign of new-age football in West Bengal, showcasing the adaptability of these clubs to the modern football landscape.” The AIFF President emphasized the massive fan support for the ‘Big Three’ clubs and predicted a significant impact on Indian Football with Mohammedan Sporting set to join Mohun Bagan and East Bengal in the ISL next season. West Indies all-rounder Sunil Narine shone brightly as he scored his maiden century in T20 cricket, helping Kolkata Knight Riders post 223/6 against Rajasthan Royals in Match 31 of the IPL 2024 at the Eden Gardens. Narine’s explosive innings of 109 off 56 balls included 13 boundaries and six maximums, making him only the third KKR batter to score a century in IPL history. The match saw KKR getting off to a strong start despite losing Phil Salt early, thanks to the power-hitting of Narine and young Angkrish Raghuvanshi. Raghuvanshi, who scored a quickfire 30 off 18 balls, played a crucial role in supporting Narine as they built a formidable partnership. Despite losing a couple of wickets in quick succession, Narine continued to dominate the Rajasthan bowlers and eventually reached his century off just 49 balls. Throughout his innings, Narine displayed exceptional hitting abilities, taking on bowlers like Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal with ease. His aggressive approach and calculated shots helped KKR set a challenging target for Rajasthan Royals. The innings also featured valuable contributions from players like Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh, who added crucial runs towards the end. While Narine’s brilliant century hogged the spotlight, the bowling effort from Avesh Khan and Trent Boult for Rajasthan Royals stood out. Despite conceding runs, Boult managed to dismiss Narine towards the end of the innings, limiting the damage. Overall, KKR’s total of 223/6 gave the team a strong platform to defend in the match. In a post-match analysis, KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer praised Narine’s exceptional innings and highlighted the team’s overall performance. With this victory, Kolkata Knight Riders have secured a significant win in the IPL 2024 and will look to carry the momentum forward in the upcoming matches. Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2024 have struggled with top-order batters failing to perform. In their recent match against Rajasthan Royals, PBKS lost despite a strong bowling attack. Interim captain Sam Curran impressed with 2-25. Head of Cricket Development Sanjay Bangar praised the team’s fighting spirit after the match. Bangar mentioned that regular skipper Shikhar Dhawan’s absence was due to a shoulder injury, with a recovery time estimated at 7-10 days. Sam Curran was the designated stand-in captain. Despite opener Jonny Bairstow’s low scores, Bangar is hopeful for a turnaround from the top order soon. Ashutosh Sharma and Jitesh Sharma were also commended for their contributions in the match against RR. During the match, INR 35 lakh were raised for girl child education through a joint initiative between M3M Foundation and Shikhar Dhawan Foundation. The aim is to support vocational education for 111 girls over the next five years, with a donation pledged for runs and wickets taken by PBKS during home games. The initiative seeks to empower young girls through education and skill development to create a better future.
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