497 articles tagged "olympics"
Each member of the Team Fiji Men’s 7s team who won silver at the Paris Olympics Men’s rugby 7s competition will be paid $20,000 for their achievement. The Ministry of Youth and Sports says they are awaiting th
Fiji’s most decorated rugby 7s player, Jerry Tuwai has confirmed that he will be stepping away from rugby and will be looking to venture into coaching. The 35-year-old made the announcement following the team’
Olympic Games organisers have said they are "sorry" that scenes in Friday's opening ceremony caused offence. A banquet sequence featuring drag artists in particular came in for criticism from Christian groups, who
Host France made a big statement on Day 1 of the Women’s Rugby 7s Competition at the Paris Olympic Games after winning both their matches this morning. They thumped Brazil 26-0 in their first match and then dem
The Chinese Women’s Rugby 7s team shocked the rugby world as they thrashed the Fiji Women’s 7s team 40-12 in their second pool match at the Paris Olympic Games this morning. The Chinese team showed determinatio
The Black Ferns 7s team started their Olympic gold defence campaign on a high after thrashing China 45-5 in their first pool match this morning. The Black Ferns scored seven tries compared to China, scoring only on
The Republic of Korea won its third gold medal after its women’s archery team defeated China 5-4 in the final this morning. The Team led by Jeon Hun-young, Lim Si-hyeon and Nam Suh-yeon, defeated China in Paris t
Team Fiji Women’s Rugby 7s side had a disappointing start to their Paris Olympic 7s campaign after losing to Canada 17-14 in their first pool match. Canada started strong, with Florence Symonds and Charity Willi
France won their second gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games after Pauline Ferrand-Prevot dominated the women’s mountain bike cross-country race to claim a memorable gold in front of a raucous crowd at Elancourt Hill
19-year-old Oh Ye Jin made history by becoming the first Olympic champion from the Republic of Korea, winning gold and setting a new record in the Women's shooting 10-metre air pistol event. Jin scored 243.2 points
Simone Biles dazzled on her Olympics return as the world's most decorated gymnast showed she was back to her best three years after suffering the 'twisties'. The American, who has 37 world and Olympic medals, pulle
Fijiana captain Raijieli Daveua says their preparation is coming along well and they are ready for the start of the women’s 7s competition tomorrow. Daveua says they are hoping to make the country proud when they
President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, along with First Lady Vilomena Katonivere have congratulated the Fiji Men’s 7s team following their performance in the finals in Paris Olympics Rugby 7s Competition. Despite a
National Men’s 7s coach Osea Kolinisau has apologised that they were not able to defend the Fiji Team legacy and get gold and has promised that when the next Olympic cycle comes around, whether it be the same set of p
The Fiji Men’s 7s side settled for silver in the Paris Olympics Rugby 7s Competition after losing to France 28-7 in the final this morning. A nation expected, they delivered ðŸ‘🇫🇷 #Paris2024 | #RugbySev
China got to a flying start on the first official day of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games by winning two gold medals in the 10m air rifle mixed team and the 3m springboard events. Sheng Lihao and Huang Yuting claimed a
The Fiji Men’s Rugby 7s team will meet France in the 2024 Olympic Games Rugby 7s Competition final after thumping Australia 31-7 in the semi-finals. Australia scored the first try of the match through Ben Dowling
Team Fiji National 7s coach Osea Kolinisau says they are currently reviewing their games in preparation for their game against Australia. Kolinisaus says this is so that they can come out fit and ready tomorrow mor
Fans are calling on the Fiji National 7s side at the Paris Olympics 2024 to be more disciplined in their attack and defence ahead of their semi final clash against Australia tomorrow. While Fiji has displayed momen
It was a proud moment for Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist and Team Fiji Women’s 7s captain Raijeli Daveua and sailor, Viliame Ratulu to wave the Fijian flag down the River Seine during the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ce
