Speaker 1: The Paris twenty twenty four Olympics, a globally anticipated event,
Speaker 1: were completed with a distinctive outcome on its financial front.
Speaker 1: Contrary to many past Olympics, which often resulted in substantial
Speaker 1: deficits for the host cities, the Paris Games concluded with
Speaker 1: a surplus. This financial success can be attributed to effective
Speaker 1: budget management and robust revenue generation from sponsorships, ticket sales,
Speaker 1: and international broadcasting rights. The event also spotlighted remarkable athletic performances.
Speaker 1: One such athlete, Niraj Chopra from India, not only claimed
Speaker 1: a silver medal in javelin throw, but also had his
Speaker 1: jersey included in the World Athletics Heritage Collection, signifying his
Speaker 1: impact and the monumental nature of his achievement. Meanwhile, Ukrainian
Speaker 1: high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchik was recognized as the World Athletics
Speaker 1: Women's Field event Athlete, an acknowledgment of her exceptional talent
Speaker 1: and resilience, especially amidst the challenging circumstances country faced during
Speaker 1: the time. Amidst these highs, the Olympics also encountered controversies,
Speaker 1: including serious allegations that led to the suspension of a
Speaker 1: US Olympic coach. The coach was put on leave following
Speaker 1: accusations of sexual abuse, casting a shadow on the team's
Speaker 1: participation and prompting an investigation into the matter. Engagement in
Speaker 1: other sports at the Olympics also saw significant moments. Xavier Valdez,
Speaker 1: a goalkeeper for the Dominican Republic, featured prominently by starting
Speaker 1: two matches during the games. His performance was part of
Speaker 1: his country's spirited campaign in the Olympic football competition. Columbia
Speaker 1: Athletics took the opportunity to engage with its alumni through
Speaker 1: the All thirty one photo event, featuring discussions and interviews
Speaker 1: with former students like rowers Charlotte Buck and Alexander Hedge,
Speaker 1: who reflected on their experiences and the broader impact of
Speaker 1: their participation in the Paris Olympics. Overall, the Paris twenty
Speaker 1: twenty four Olympics reflected a complex tapestry of achievement and challenges,
Speaker 1: marked by financial success and noteworthy athletic performances, but also
Speaker 1: marred by instances of controversy that sparked debates on ethics
Speaker 1: and sports