From Lost Rings to Anthem Errors: The Unexpected Moments at Paris Olympics

Gianmarco Tamberi, Italy's flag bearer and high jumper, lost his wedding ring in the Seine River during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, prompting an apology to his wife. South Sudan's men's basketball team overcame an anthem blunder to secure their first Olympic win over Puerto Rico.

Gianmarco Tamberi, Italy's flag bearer and high jumper, lost his wedding ring in the Seine River during the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony, sparking an apology to his wife. Tamberi, a gold medalist from Tokyo, cited factors like weight loss and excitement for the mishap.

Meanwhile, South Sudan's men's basketball team didn't let an anthem blunder by Paris Games organizers hinder their performance. The team clinched their first Olympic victory with a 90-79 win over Puerto Rico despite the organisers mistakenly playing the anthem of neighboring Sudan.

(With inputs from agencies.)