The Paris Olympics kicked off with fans and athletes engaging in the passionate side sport of pin-trading. While gymnast Simone Biles’ custom pin with a small yellow heart was a popular choice, a new contender emerged in the form of a pin featuring Snoop Dogg blowing Olympic-style smoke rings. Athletes like New Zealand rugby player Tysha Ikenasio and tennis star Andy Murray were successful in trading for Biles’ pin, but soon shifted their focus to acquiring the Snoop Dogg pin.
The excitement around the Snoop Dogg pin intensified when members of the New Zealand rugby sevens women’s team set their sights on it. Even tennis star Coco Gauff received a pin and a personal message from Snoop, calling it the best pin she had ever received. The tradition of pin trading dates back to the first modern Olympics in 1896, and has become a popular pastime for fans and athletes alike.
Celebrities like basketball player Stephen Curry and tennis legend Serena Williams have also participated in pin trading at previous Olympics. Fans, like Arielle Schmitt, have expressed their obsession with the unique collectibles, highlighting the joy and excitement that comes with trading and collecting pins from the Games. As the Paris Olympics continue, the competition for the most coveted pins, including the Snoop Dogg pin, is expected to intensify among participants and fans.
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