The iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris was seen decorated with the five Olympic rings as the multi-sport officially starts from Friday with amazing opening ceremony. The Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony will kickstart at 11:00 PM IST and will be live-streamed and telecast in India as well.
As per Olympics.com, in a first, the opening ceremony will not be conducted inside a stadium. The traditional Parade of Nations will be taking place along the river Seine, flowing through the heart of Paris.
Over 10,000 Olympic athletes will be cruising through the Seine and passing through some of Paris’ most iconic landmarks, like Notre Dame, Pont des Arts, Pont Neuf and more on around 100 boats.
This floating parade will depart from Austerlitz Bridge beside the Jardin des Plantes and will meet its conclusion at the Trocadero, where the last remaining Olympic-related protocols and shows will be performed. The ceremony is expected to last more than three hours.
French theatre director and actor Thomas Jolly is overseeing the ceremonies for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in the capacity of an artistic director.
India’s two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu and multi-time Olympic, Commonwealth and Asian Games medalist Achanta Sharath Kamal will be leading the Indian contingent as flag-bearers, holding the tricolour in their hands.
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