With the opening on July 26th and the closing on August 11th, the 2024 Paris Olympics are finally over. I really enjoyed watching my favorite games. I always look forward to watching the Summer Games and this year’s Olympics did not disappoint.
Photo courtesy of my friend, Mary Ann who was in Paris with her husband and sons a few weeks ago.
Watching…
Opening Ceremony: Having the parade of athletes held on the Seine with boats for each delegation was magnificent. It was the first time that an Olympic Opening Ceremony was done outside of a stadium and, I must say, it was totally unique and amazing. And I was really surprised to see my home country, the Philippines, with 22 delegates. We would usually only have a few so I was really happy and excited to see we had 22.
Closing Ceremony: How epic is that stunt that Tom Cruise performed? That was really an awesome surprise. Great to see Dr. Dre as well. Always liked that song of his with Snoop Dogg.
Loving…
For the first time ever, the Philippines won a gold medal for the men gymnastics. And not only one gold, but two! He is the first man who has won us gold. His name is Carlos Yulo and he won gold medals for vault and floor exercise.
And the U.S.A. got the most gold medals, tied with China, but got the most medals overall…as always.
Congratulations to all the winners!
Listening…
Hearing the Philippine National Anthem, Lupang Hinirang, being played at the Olympics gave me goosebumps. It seldom happens so it really got to me.
Enjoying…
My favorite games to watch at the Olympics are swimming, gymnastics and beach volleyball. But I also watched the Finals of the men’s basketball on Saturday and what a game it was. You got to love Steph Curry!
Looking Forward To…
September! Can’t believe the “ber” months are right around the corner. September is my birth month and we have a trip coming soon so I am really excited.
How about you? Did you watch the Paris Olympics?
That’s so amazing about the Philippines winning a medal. That must have been a fabulous moment
We have been watching some games in Italy. its a great event and all of the athletes are so impressive!
I thoroughly enjoyed the Olympics this year. The Tom Cruise stunt at the closing ceremony was fantastic!
I must say, I didn’t see much of the opening ceremony but I have heard how spectacular everything in Paris was. I have seen bits and pieces and wish that I had watched more.
I did not watch a lot of the games and caught up on the news. But we did see some of it and loved what we saw. Well done on getting your first 2 gold medals
I watched a lot of the Olympics, and I will say I really enjoyed it. Congrats to everyone and the closing ceremony was awesome.
I completely missed all of the games. I’ve been so busy with the kids at home. Glad you got to see them. Not ready for September yet. It’s going to be a super busy one. Enjoy August!
I am so sad the olympics ended, I felt kind of empty on Monday lol…The closing ceremony was amazing…Tom Cruise, wow…
So happy to see Philippines winning 2 gold medals! Proud Filipino here! Congrats Carlo!
The Olympics are always fun to watch and it just always makes me cry seeing all the athletes who win and learning their stories.
I wanted to watch all the volleyball matches of Paris Olympics, but it didn’t pan out that way. But I am thinking to catch up with the highlights.
Love the Paris Olympics edition! Your reflections and updates are so engaging!! Can’t wait for the games to start!
I must have been one of the very few who didn’t watch any of the olympics, other than what I saw on social media. But I can’t believe it’s already over so quickly x