In Pics: Olympic cauldron lit after Paris honours legends Nadal, Serena and Zidane
4 months, 4 weeks ago

In Pics: Olympic cauldron lit after Paris honours legends Nadal, Serena and Zidane

India Today  

The Paris Olympic 2024 torch-lighting event turned out to be an absolute spectacle. Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Highlights Zinedine Zidane hands the torch to Rafael Nadal. Courtesy: Reuters Thereafter, Nadal travels across the Seine River in a boat and gave the torch to the legendary Serena Williams, who has won four Olympic gold medals and 23 Grand Slams in her illustrious career. Courtesy: Reuters Legends Nadal, Serena take charge Serena and Nadal were on the boat along with Carl Lewis, the first athlete to win nine Olympic gold medals, one Olympic silver medal, and 10 World Championship medals. In Pics: Olympic cauldron lit after Paris honours Nadal, Serena and Zidane.

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Paris Olympics Day 3: Nadal loses in what is likely his final singles match of storied career
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Paris Olympics Day 3: Nadal loses in what is likely his final singles match of storied career

Associated Press  

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Did Nadal light the Olympic cauldron?
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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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Who carried and who lit the flame during the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony?
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ABC  

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Hindustan Times  

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