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It might be full of pouring and showering rain last night but what a show it was nonetheless to officially launch the 33rd Summer Olympics edition across Paris’s iconic landmarks including the Louvre and the river seine rather than the Olympic Stadium (which would be Stade De France but will still host the closing ceremonies though) itself as usual.

Gotta love the arts and culture they’ve got including a bit of Despicable Me before you throw in the fashion, the athletes parade of each nation through the river where they’ve made it in front of the Eiffel Tower, and last but not least the Olympic flame being lit as the cauldron has already taken lift off like a hot air balloon. 

Now let the games begin with two weeks of action as it’s up to these athletes competing there to make a name for themselves that would wow the entire world when it comes to chasing gold.

First up tonight is Swimming, Field Hockey,  Diving, Basketball and of course Rugby 7s Men’s semi final between Australia v Fiji alongside. many other sports being held across Paris. Although Olympic surfing surfing will be held many miles away over in Tahiti that will begin first thing tomorrow morning at 3am AEST. Let’s see what the Australian Olympic Team has got including our Aussie Dolphins Swim Team in the hope of dominating this pool v Team USA like it was at the World Champs last year.

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The Olympics is not just about incredible athletic achievements; it’s also a celebration of global cultures, bringing people together through shared experiences.

As we gear up for the Paris 2024 Olympics (which are on from July 26 to August 11, 2024), if you weren’t able to go to Paris to watch the games, what better way to enjoy the events than by hosting a watch party at home with delicious homemade meals?

Here are five easy recipes that will inspire your Olympic spirit and satisfy your taste buds, all from the comfort of your home.

Chicken Empanadas – Argentina

Do you support Team Argentina or Team Chile? Prepare a batch of empanadas, the national dish of both nations. Empanadas can be made in a variety of forms and with various fillings. This version has soft chicken thighs, peppers, olives, tomato paste, and paprika to boost the flavors. If you’d rather have ground beef, you can use that instead.  

Get the recipe here: Chicken Empanadas

Mac and Cheese – America 

A classic comfort food in American cuisine, mac & cheese is loved by both adults and children for its creamy texture and delicious cheesiness. This classic dish consists of cooked macaroni pasta coated in a creamy cheese sauce, made with a variety of cheeses such as Parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar. It makes for a hearty and delicious dinner. 

Get the recipe here: Baked Mac and Cheese

Greek Chicken Chili – Greek

This Greek-inspired chili is the perfect dinner for serving a crowd at an Olympics watch party, as it is both filling and light. It is made up of tender dark meat chicken, creamy white beans, and tender vegetables. The stew is flavored with a bouquet of hearty herbs and can be easily prepared in a single pot, resulting in minimal mess and maximum flavor.

Get the recipe here: One-Pot Greek Chicken Chili

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Quesadilla – Mexican

The quesadilla is a popular Mexican dish made with a maize tortilla toasted on a griddle, stuffed with cheese and other contents (meat, veggies), and folded over for eating. A perfect game-day recipe!

Get the recipe here: Quesadilla

Panzanella – Italy

Panzanella is an Italian salad, prepared from soaked stale bread, along with tomatoes, onions, basil, and an olive oil and vinegar dressing. This is a typical summertime Tuscan salad that is made using seasonal, fresh summer veggies.

Other ingredients, including cheese, cucumbers, and olives, can occasionally be added to Panzanella. Panzanella is thought to have been created out of necessity as a way to use undesired ingredients, such as stale bread.  

The dish’s name is a combination of the terms pane, which means bread, and zanella, which means soup bowl.

Get the recipe here: Classic Panzanella Salad

Kibbeh – Lebanon/ Syria

These delectable kibbehs, a national dish in both Lebanon and Syria, can be served as a main course with rice or as an easy starter at the Olympics cocktail party. The grated onions make the kebab juicy, while the use of different spices brings a surprising flavor profile that seasoned meat to perfection.

Get the recipe here: Kibbeh Recipe

The Wrap-Up!

Hosting an Olympics watch party is an excellent way to enjoy great food while celebrating international unity and athletic prowess. These easy homemade recipes offer a diverse range of flavors and cuisines, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re savoring a Mexican quesadilla or enjoying comforting mac & cheese, your watch party will be a big hit. Enjoy the games and bon appétit!

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Well, one of the ex-cricketers will be onboard for Nine’s Olympics coverage for Paris in France very soon – which will begin just less than 30 days from now. Now it won’t be Mark Nicholas who presented the London highlights program back in 2012 since they don’t have the Australian summer of cricket rights anymore nor would Michael Slater be coming back in the media either since his personal life hasn’t been great in recent years after being axed from Seven’s current cricket coverage. He too called the diving events there just for that one at the same time. Instead, here comes former opening batsman, regular WWOS show panellist and Longtime Nine stalwart Mark “Tubby” Taylor as he is now set for an Olympics gig of his own by commentating the Diving events, which was just announced this earlier morning on the weekly Wide World of Sports magazine program.

It remains to be seen if he will be calling from the studio in Sydney or be on-site alongside some other reporting assignments either by himself or with an expert. But hey, I didn’t know Diving and Cricket were a great match when it comes to the physicality as well as jump and aerial landing up high like Tubby used to do when looking to catch these balls back at slip during his playing days – same goes to Michael Slater as well & both of them were also Openers & slip fielders too. When it comes to the real diving contest though, you will have to face your fears from a couple metres by perfecting your technique (not from the side but almost like a backflip after you jump a bit like gymnastics through water) that applies to all other sports.

Anyways, great to hear that Tubby will back in commentary at least on TV for a bit – having done so during The Ashes in England last year for Sky Sports when Nine still had the rights there. Surely, that arrangement is expected to continue when Nine will be back in 2027 and 2031. Don’t forget Cricket (T20s) will be an Olympic sport once more come 2028 in Los Angeles, USA and he could be perfectly positioned as the network’s Olympic cricket expert. Too early to say but could see Nine either forming a group of their own commentators around him or send Tubby as part of the World Feed OBS commentary team on-site like we’ve seen before in a similar arrangement with Sky Sports for The Ashes in England as well as ICC-sanctioned events.

If that wasn’t enough, you can still hear Tubby commentating the Australian Summer of Cricket via the radio on Triple M every November-January alongside fellow WWOS panellist Gus Worland. Make sure you keep an eye out on Tubby for the Diving throughout the two-week games across Nine, 9Gem and 9Now from Saturday July 27 to Saturday August 10.

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