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Vatican takes offence at scene in Olympic opening ceremony

August 4, 2024August 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Holy See says it “deplores the “offence” caused to Christians by a scene in the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The scene seemed to reference Leonardo da Vinci‘s The Last Supper, featuring drag queens.

Italy won two more gold medals. nThe image is created from two Tweet images from Paris 24 showing the gold medal winners.

More medals for Italy including Judo gold

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy garnered more Olympic medals yesterday. Gold in judo and kayak was joined by silver in fencing.

carini abandons bout against Khelif. Image: X/Twitter

Carini abandons controversial Olympic boxing match

August 1, 2024August 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Angela Carini abandoned her controversial bout in the women’s boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics against Imane Khelif today.

Olympics update: Womens' epee team take gold

Olympics Update: Three more medals

July 31, 2024July 31, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Paris Olympics Update: Italy won three more medals on Tuesday, including a gold in women’s fencing.

Ceccon with his 100m backstroke gold medal. Image: AFP

Ceccon – Another gold in the Olympic pool for Italy

July 30, 2024July 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Thomas Ceccon has added an Olympic gold medal to his impressive resume, which already includes a world record and a world championship in the men’s 100m backstroke.

Nicolò Martinenghi wins Italy's first gold at the Paris Olympics. Image: Facebook

Martinenghi wins gold

July 29, 2024July 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s first gold medal in Paris went to Nicolò Martinenghi, as he won the 100m breaststroke final.

Paris Olympics: Italy has five medals so far

July 28, 2024July 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Paris Olympics got underway on Saturday with swimming, fencing, cycling, shooting among the first sports. Italy has five medals to date.

jasmine Paolini with the runner-up's plat after losing the Wimbledon final 2024.

Paolini loses in Wimbledon final

July 14, 2024July 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Jasmine Paolini lost the Wimbledon women’s singles final 2-6, 6-2, 4-6 to Czech Barbora Krejcikova in a dramatic encounter on Saturday.

jasmine Paolini (pictured) took her place in the Wimbledon final beating Donna Vekic in three sets

Paolini into the Wimbledon final

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In a semi-final match worthy of the final itself, Italy’s Jasmine Paolini emerged victorious after 2 hours and 51 minutes of play. She beat Donna Vekic 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (8) to book her place in the Wimbledon final.