The Olympic Games in Paris concluded on Sunday evening, after two weeks filled with excitement and historical moments that will be remembered in the history of sports. Among the hundreds of sporting events during the Games, we selected 10 moments that are sure to linger in memory long after the Olympics.
**Imane's Revenge**
Algerian boxer Imane Khalif faced severe criticism during the Olympics after her Italian competitor withdrew in the Round of 16, with accusations directed at her that she was “a man among women.” Imane's case captured public attention, gaining the support of the Olympic Committee and the Arab world, until she defeated everyone and clinched the gold medal in an emotional scene.
**Tears of Djokovic**
Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic finally achieved the Olympic gold medal after failing to do so several times before, which led him to break down in tears on the Roland Garros court after his victory.
**Moroccan Sextet**
The Moroccan Olympic football team secured a bronze medal after an exceptional performance throughout the games, culminating in a historic 6-0 victory over the Egyptian Olympic team.
**Turkish Pistol**
The image of Turkish shooting champion Yusuf Dikic emerged prominently on social media regarding the Olympics. Some described him as “the coolest man in the world.” Dikic was seen shooting in the finals, raising his pistol without using any special glasses like his opponent, or large headphones, and with his hand in his pocket.
**A Legend in the Air**
Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis confirmed his status as the best athlete in his field during the Olympics, dominating the pole vault competition and breaking the height record for the ninth time in a row. Duplantis vaulted to a height of 6.25 meters in Paris, in a historic moment that solidified his place in sports.
**Historic Gold for Algeria**
Algerian gymnast Kélia Namour entered history in Paris after winning the first gold medal for Arabs and Africa in gymnastics at just 17 years of age.
**Race by a "Hair"**
The men's 100-meter dash final may be the best in history in terms of excitement and closeness. The winner was not immediately clear due to the tight finish until the official race photo showed American Noah Lyles winning by a "hair."
**The Seine Embarrasses Paris**
Organizers of the Paris 2024 Olympics repeatedly had to cancel training for the triathlon events on the Seine River due to pollution levels, which also led to the withdrawal of several athletes and illnesses among others.
**Failure in the Olympic Village**
Questions arose surrounding the Olympic village due to humble rooms and poor facilities, highlighted by images shared by athletes, culminating in a striking photo of Italian swimmer Thomas Ceccon, who won gold and bronze, sleeping on the lawn outside due to the unacceptable condition of his accommodations in the village.
**Golden Javelin for Pakistan**
Arshad Nadeem's victory with the gold medal in the javelin throw at the Paris Olympics holds significant implications for his country, Pakistan, that go beyond the realm of sports. The Pakistani Olympic champion became a topic of conversation after achieving the first gold medal for his country in 40 years, and Pakistan's joy was magnified due to the way of his victory, which involved defeating Indian world champion Neeraj Chopra in a charged contest that carried political significance and provided Pakistan with a rare edge over its neighbor, India.
