"They grooving' How Snoop took gold at the Olympics

Dressed for equestrianism and carrying a carrot for any hungry horse, Snoop Dogg cemented his status as one of the most upbeat icons at the feelgood summer Olympics yesterday, where he has popped up in an impressive array of sporting uniforms, sharing his uniquely chill brand of good cheer.

- Deborah Cole

From the moment he carried the Olympic torch to his appearance this weekend at the dressage, no one has appeared to be having as much fun in Paris as the US rapper.

Despite confessing to being afraid of horses, he stole the show at the dressage competition at the Palace of Versailles, appearing with his friend, the lifestyle guru Martha Stewart, in immaculate matching equestrian outfits.

"I'm interested in the horses that dance and I wanna give them some carrots and apples," he said earlier in the week.

Snoop Dogg is working as a primetime Olympics correspondent for the US TV network NBC, as he did at the Tokyo Games in 2021.

Mingling with the teams, the 52-year-old hip-hop star has proved to be a secret weapon for morale, vibes and viewership.

Snoop is "going for gold as Olympic commentator and No 1 Team USA cheerleader with his must-see appearances", USA Today newspaper said. Even his French hosts have been charmed by his humour and panache.