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The colourful history of the Olympic opening ceremony

25 July 2024

At the first modern Olympics in 1896, in Athens, each country’s athletes simply entered the stadium to hear speeches and a specially composed hymn – though more than 50,000 spectators still attended.

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To the Stade de France on Gold Sport..
	25 Jul: To the Stade de France on Gold Sport..... more

Silver Ferns netball defender Phoenix Karaka remains committed to playing the 2027 World Cup, but may take time away from the sport for family reasons in the interim
	25 Jul: Silver Ferns netball defender Phoenix Karaka remains committed to playing the 2027 World Cup, but may take time away from the sport for family reasons in the interim... more

Warriors prop Addin Fonua-Blake's come out in defence of Chanel Harris-Tavita, who he says has copped unwarranted criticism in the wake of the two-point NRL loss to the Raiders in Canberra
	24 Jul: Warriors prop Addin Fonua-Blake's come out in defence of Chanel Harris-Tavita, who he says has copped unwarranted criticism in the wake of the two-point NRL loss to the Raiders in Canberra... more

Captain Mitch Barnett admits losing centre Adam Pompey for four to six weeks marks another major blow for the Warriors as they bid to salvage a top eight NRL finish
	24 Jul: Captain Mitch Barnett admits losing centre Adam Pompey for four to six weeks marks another major blow for the Warriors as they bid to salvage a top eight NRL finish... more

Finding the balance between staying sharp and staying fresh has been the biggest focus for the Auckland Tuatara ahead of tonight's second semifinal in the National Basketball League
	24 Jul: Finding the balance between staying sharp and staying fresh has been the biggest focus for the Auckland Tuatara ahead of tonight's second semifinal in the National Basketball League... more

All Whites football legend Ricki Herbert hopes the International Olympic Committee comes down hard on Canada amid drone spy-gate
	24 Jul: All Whites football legend Ricki Herbert hopes the International Olympic Committee comes down hard on Canada amid drone spy-gate... more

The New Zealand men's sevens team hopes their depth in playing personnel will serve them well at the Paris Olympics
	24 Jul: The New Zealand men's sevens team hopes their depth in playing personnel will serve them well at the Paris Olympics... more

Nude athletes and fights to the death: what really happened at the ancient Olympics
	24 Jul: Today’s Olympics are vastly different to those that began in ancient Greece. So what was it like attending those ancient games?... more

Warriors centre Adam Pompey won't be back to kick goals any time soon
	24 Jul: Warriors centre Adam Pompey won't be back to kick goals any time soon... more

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