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Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony Live Updates: The opening ceremony will commence at 11 PM IST, with PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal proudly carrying India's flag.
The Paris Olympics are set to make history with an unprecedented opening ceremony along the iconic river Seine on Friday evening. In a bold departure from traditional practices, up to 7,000 athletes will sail a six-kilometer stretch of the Seine aboard a parade of 85 boats, transforming the river into a pathway for the grand entrance of the Olympic Games.
French President Emmanuel Macron has promised attendees that the event will be one of the most unforgettable opening ceremonies ever witnessed. The ceremony will be a lively celebration, embodying France's ambitious vision for the Games and showcasing its unique cultural charm. While the lineup of performers remains a closely guarded secret, speculation suggests that major stars such as US pop sensation Lady Gaga and French-Malian artist Aya Nakamura, the most listened-to French-speaking musician worldwide, may make appearances.
The Serbian team arrived to a warm welcome, but Novak Djokovic was nowhere to be seen. He might have skipped the ceremony to get ready for the tennis tournament starting tomorrow at Roland Garros. Athletes from Singapore and Slovenia also joined the parade, followed by Somalia from Africa.
One of Neeraj Chopra's top competitors in the javelin event is Arshad Nadeem, proudly carrying the Pakistan flag as their team makes their entrance at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. More countries are arriving at the Seine river, signaling that we are getting closer to the end of the ceremony.
Athletes from Maldives, Mauritius, and Mauritania have just arrived at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. On one side of the river, artists dressed in white are captivating fans with amazing dance performances, accompanied by stunning light and water shows along the Seine.
Statues are currently being shown to honor French women who have made significant contributions to advancing gender equality. Some of these incredible women include playwright Olympe de Gouges, politician Giselle Halimi, journalist Paulette Nardal, botanist Jeanne Barret, writer Christine de Pizan, teacher and feminist activist Louise Michel, director and film producer Alice Guy, and politician Simone Veil. These women have paved the way for future generations and deserve to be recognized for their achievements.
PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal proudly carry the Indian flag as the crowd cheers and waves at the opening ceremony. Fans can be heard chanting ‘jeetega bhai jeetega, India jeetega’ as the Indian contingent unfurls the tricolour. It's a truly special moment for the 117 athletes representing India at the Paris Olympics.
The party on the Seine continues!
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 26, 2024
24 more delegations have arrived. They’re floating along the Seine to the sound of dreamy French piano. #Paris2024 #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/09IHSTcCsX
As the enigmatic Torchbearer wanders through the grand halls of the world's largest museum, the Louvre, numerous masterpieces seem to track his every move. In the painting galleries, the artworks appear to come alive, stepping out of their frames as if eager to participate in the Ceremony.
The renowned Louvre, situated in the heart of Paris, is home to nearly 35,000 objects spanning from prehistoric eras to the 21st century, all showcased across a vast area of 60,600 m².
The final torchbearer passes through the world's largest museum! The Louvre Museum holds treasures from all cultures and connects France to world. #OpeningCeremony #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/rZXvpOHKSq
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 26, 2024
The masked man burst through a military band, setting off a chain of firecrackers that lit up the sky with a dazzling fireworks show. After the breathtaking display, Aya Nakamura took the stage for a captivating musical performance.
Dazzling dance performances by artists from various iconic locations throughout Paris are captivating fans at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. A mysterious figure is wowing the crowd with impressive stunts while holding the Olympic torch.
Did you know that every Paris 2024 medal is adorned with a piece of original iron from the Eiffel Tower!
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 26, 2024
Tonight, we stop by the workshops where they were created. #Paris2024 #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/7wW8JGEZjn
…Gaga oh la la!
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 26, 2024
Excuse us as we pick our jaws off of the floor @ladygaga just blew us away with a dazzling French cabaret performance at the #Paris2024 #OpeningCeremony! pic.twitter.com/oXBtU8wit3
La vie en rose.
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 26, 2024
23 delegations are parading along the river Seine.
But wait, who’s that mysterious torchbearer?#Paris2024 #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/Lj05ULigkd
After an amazing show by Lady Gaga, the athletes are now arriving via the River Seine. The team from Bangladesh is the first to make their entrance, followed by Barbados. In a touching split-screen moment, we see India's silver medalist from the last Olympics, Mirabai Chanu, proudly waving the flag as the Indian team sails in.
Full order for the Parade of Nations at the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony:
1. Greece
2. Refugee Olympic Team
3. Afghanistan
4. South Africa
5. Albania
6. Algeria
7. Germany
8. Andorra
9. Angola
10. Antigua and Barbada
11. Saudi Arabia
12. Argentina
13. Armenia
14. Aruba
15. Austria
16. Azerbaijan
17. Bahamas
18. Bahrain
19. Bangladesh
20. Barbados
21. Belgium
22. Belize
23. Benin
24. Bermuda
25. Bhutan
26. Bolivia
27. Bosnia and Herzegovina
28. Botswana
29. Brazil
30. Brunei
31. Bulgaria
32. Burkina Faso
33. Burundi
34. Cayman Islands
35. Cambodia
36. Cameroon
37. Canada
38. Cape Verde
39. Central African Republic
40. Chile
41. China
42. Cyprus
43. Colombia
44. Comoros
45. Republic of the Congo
46. Democratic Republic of the Congo
47. Cook Islands
48. South Korea
49. Costa Rica
50. Ivory Coast
51. Croatia
52. Cuba
53. Denmark
54. Djibouti
55. Dominican Republic
56. Dominica
57. Egypt
58. El Salvador
59. United Arab Emirates
60. Ecuador
61. Eritrea
62. Spain
63. Estonia
64. Eswatini
65. Ethiopia
66. Fiji
67. Finland
68. Gabon
69. The Gambia
70. Georgia
71. Ghana
72. Great Britain
73. Grenada
74. Guam
75. Guatemala
76. Guinea
77. Guinea-Bissau
78. Equatorial Guinea
79. Guyana
80. Haiti
81. Honduras
82. Hong Kong
83. Hungary
84. India
85. Indonesia
86. Iran
87. Iraq
88. Ireland
89. Iceland
90. Israel
91. Italy
92. Jamaica
93. Japan
94. Jordan
95. Kazakhstan
96. Kenya
97. Kyrgyzstan
98. Kiribati
99. Kosovo
100. Kuwait
101. Laos
102. Lesotho
103. Latvia
104. Lebanon
105. Liberia
106. Libya
107. Liechenstein
108. Lithuania
109. Luxembourg
110. North Macedonia
111. Madagascar
112. Malaysia
113. Malawi
114. Maldives
115. Mali
116. Malta
117. Morocco
118. Marshall Islands
119. Mauritius
120. Mauritania
121. Mexico
122. Federated States of Micronesia
123. Moldova
124. Monaco
125. Mongolia
126. Montenegro
127. Mozambique
128. Myanmar
129. Namibia
130. Nauru
131. Nepal
132. Nicaragua
133. Niger
134. Nigeria
135. Norway
136. New Zealand
137. Oman
138. Uganda
139. Uzbekistan
140. Pakistan
141. Palau
142. Palestine
143. Panama
144. Papua New Guinea
145. Paraguay
146. Netherlands
147. Peru
148. Philippines
149. Poland
150. Puerto Rico
151. Portugal
152. Qatar
153. North Korea
154. Romania
155. Rwanda
156. Saint Kitts and Nevis
157. Saint Lucia
158. San Marino
159. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
160. Solomon Islands
161. Samoa
162. American Samoa
163. Sao Tome and Principe
164. Senegal
165. Serbia
166. Seychelles
167. Sierra Leone
168. Singapore
169. Slovakia
170. Slovenia
171. Somalia
172. South Sudan
173. Sudan
174. Sri Lanka
175. Sweden
176. Switzerland
177. Suriname
178. Syria
179. Tajikistan
180. Chinese Taipei
181. Tanzania
182. Chad
183. Czech Republuc
184. Thailand
185. East Timor
186. Togo
187. Tonga
188. Trinidad and Tobago
189. Tunisia
190. Turkmenistan
191. Turkey
192. Tuvalu
193. Ukraine
194. Uruguay
195. Vanuatu
196. Venezuela
197. British Virgin Islands
198. Virgin Islands
199. Vietnam
200. Yemen
201. Zambia
202. Zimbabwe
203. Australia (2032 Olympics host)
204. United States (2028 Olympics host)
205. France (2024 Olympics host)
Bienvenue mesdames et messieurs
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 26, 2024
Welcome the delegations to this enchanted, playful and sparkling Paris.
Lights up, the curtain is open and the show has begun.#Paris2024 #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/rSZJdIg30f
Below are some statistics from the Opening Ceremony:
- 85 boats participated in the event.
- 205 national delegations to be present.
- 6,800 athletes attending.
- The athletes will cover a 6 km route between the Pont d'Austerlitz and the Pont d'Iéna.
- 320,000 spectators seated in 124 grandstands.
After the fireworks display, the athletes have commenced their arrival via the Seine River in a remarkable floating parade. In accordance with tradition, the athletes from Greece, the birthplace of the first modern Olympics, graciously acknowledge the cheering crowd. They are then followed by the inspiring Refugee Olympic Team.
The Olympic torch is being carried down the Seine River, accompanied by a breathtaking display of fireworks and enthusiastic applause from spectators lining both banks. The dazzling fireworks reach their peak with a stunning visual of the French flag created in smoke, adding to the grandeur of the event.
It’s almost time for 85 boats to take to the Seine for the most unique Opening Ceremony in the history of the Olympic Games!
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 26, 2024
The athletes are ready. Are you?
Watch along right here:
https://t.co/XzKcPINrgC#Paris2024 #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/y32TWr5QLx
Rapper Snoop Dogg is going to Paris as a special correspondent for American TV network NBC. In addition to his studio and field reporting duties, the rapper, whose real name is Calvin Broadus Jr., will also have the honor of carrying the Olympic torch through the final stages in Paris' Saint-Denis before the Paris 2024 opening ceremony.
According to the Associated Press, Lady Gaga was spotted rehearsing near the Austerlitz Bridge for about an hour. This suggests that the American pop star will be performing at the Paris 2024 opening ceremony.
She wrapped up her rehearsal around 5:40 p.m., just two hours before the ceremony was scheduled to start. As she left with her bandmates, Lady Gaga took a moment to wave to her fans.
India's Flag Bearers Sharath Kamal & PV Sindhu alongside Sathiyan are ready #Paris2024 #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/4wFmnU2ij9
— The Khel India (@TheKhelIndia) July 26, 2024
Paris 2024, flag bearer—one of the greatest honors of my life to hold our country's flag in front of millions pic.twitter.com/4VPc9FFuIz
— Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) July 26, 2024
The renowned badminton player PV Sindhu, who has won two Olympic medals, will proudly carry India's flag at the opening ceremony. She will be joined by Sharath Kamal, a table tennis veteran who has competed in the Olympics five times. Sindhu made history by winning a silver medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics and followed it up with a bronze in the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Kamal, on the other hand, is a prominent figure in Indian table tennis, having won multiple gold medals at the Commonwealth Games and two bronze medals at the Asian Games. These two athletes will represent India with pride and determination at the upcoming Olympics.
The parade is going to start at the Austerlitz Bridge and will travel along the Seine river from east to west, passing by lots of cool bridges and gateways. Athletes will be cruising past some Olympic venues like La Concorde Urban Park, where they'll be doing 3x3 basketball, BMX freestyle cycling, breaking, and skateboarding. Then they'll hit up Invalides for archery, the marathon finish, and road cycling, and swing by the Grand Palais for fencing and taekwondo. The parade will wrap up at the Iena Bridge, which links the Eiffel Tower with the Trocadéro district. And to cap it all off, there's going to be a big finale at the Trocadéro, with French President Emmanuel Macron giving the opening remarks.
Prior to the commencement of the opening ceremony, the Paris edition of the Games has already made its mark in the history books. The 2024 Olympics will go down in history as the first Summer Games to feature equal participation of male and female athletes, with 5250 men and an equal number of women competing - a milestone that has never been achieved before.
Welcome to the live coverage of the Olympic Games opening ceremony! The highly anticipated moment has arrived as Paris, a city known for its timeless charm, takes center stage as the host of this prestigious modern-day event.
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