5 best heart-warming moments from Paris 2024 Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics showcased not just athletic prowess but touching personal moments. From Zhou Yaqin’s endearing medal bite imitation to Huang Ya Qiong’s proposal by her partner, the Games were filled with heartfelt stories.
Chinese gymnast Zhou Yaqin won silver in the women’s balance beam event. Captured on video, her attempt to mimic her Italian podium-mates’ medal bite won hearts online for its endearing sincerity.
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Huang Ya Qiong, gold medalist in badminton mixed team, received a surprise proposal from her real-life partner Liu Yu Chen, adding a romantic twist to her Olympic victory.
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French athlete Alice Finot, who placed fourth in the 3000-meter steeplechase, fulfilled a personal promise by proposing to her partner after finishing the race with a time of 8:58.67.
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Azerbaijani archer Yaylagul Ramazanova, six months pregnant, showcased remarkable determination by scoring a perfect 10 in a shoot-off against China’s An Qixuan, revealing she felt her baby kick just before the final arrow.
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He Bingjiao, who won silver in the women’s singles badminton, wore a Spanish flag pin in tribute to her opponent Carolina Marin, who had to withdraw from the semifinals due to injury, an act that resonated widely online.
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Czech tennis players Katarina Siniakova and Tomas Machac, despite announcing their split before the tournament, shared a heartfelt moment with a celebratory hug and kiss after their mixed doubles victory.
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Swedish-American pole vaulter Armand Duplantis, after breaking his world record for the ninth time, ran across the field to embrace his girlfriend, echoing Taylor Swift’s lyrics in a touching celebration of his gold medal win.
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North and South Korean table tennis players posed for a selfie after their medal wins, highlighting the unifying power of sports amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, despite a mix-up that led to apologies from the organizers.
