A world away from Paris, drums and dance open Tahiti’s Olympic surfing extravaganza
Malay Mail Online - Sports·2024-07-27 15:01
PAPARA (Tahiti), July 27 — Tahiti welcomed the 2024 Olympic surfing event on Friday with blazing sunshine, songs and Polynesian culture honouring the sport’s ancient roots, a world away from the rain of the Games’ opening ceremony in Paris.
At a beachside park 40km from the surfing venue of Teahupo’o, surfers poured sand from their home beaches into a communal vessel, combining the different colours and textures to symbolise unity and respect for the ocean.
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