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FOR a world reeling from war, catastrophe, climate change and economic hardship, it simply can’t come soon enough. It’s the greatest sporting spectacle on Earth, an extravaganza of excellence that helps us forget our woes for two shining weeks and marvel in the wonder of it all.
In three months the Paris Olympics will kick off – and after the delayed, Covidaltered 2020 Tokyo Games where athletes competed in near-empty stadiums the super-event will be a welcome return to normality.
“Games Wide Open” is the slogan for the 33rd Summer Olympic Games – and it promises to be an event like no other. After all, the French like to do things their way.
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THE MASCOTS
The Phryges are the mascots of