The Paris 2024 Olympics will kick off with a historic opening ceremony on the Seine River. Scheduled for 11:00 PM Indian Standard Time on Friday, July 26, the event promises to be a spectacular departure from traditional stadium ceremonies. For the first time, the Olympic opening ceremony will unfold along a six-kilometer stretch of the River Seine, offering a unique and immersive experience.
Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony LIVE Updates
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
So that’s it from the opening ceremony here. The glittering event comes to an end finally. Do join us tomorrow at 12.30 pm, as that’s when the events begin for India.
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The wait is only getting a li’l longer here. The flag-bearers are now lining up for the oath.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
There are performances still going, and after that we’ll move to the lighting of the Olympic flame.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Looks great
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Last nation, France is here with a contingent of over 500. That is massive, as the crowd is going wild here. What brilliant scenes!
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
On to the last few nations, and now we have Australia, one of the biggest contingents here. Over 600 athletes in the contingent.
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Sare Jahan se Acha!!
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Time for another neighbour country — Sri Lanka is here. Unfortunately, not much can be expected from them.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Look at this
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Now it is time for Pakistan. Doesn’t matter who is there in their contingent. Only Arshad Nadeem matters, who will take on Neeraj Chopra in the javelin competition.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
New Zealand and North Korea in the house. The latter had not participated in the last edition due to Covid-19 restrictions, but have a contingent of 16.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
We have reached M. Myanmar has a contingent of only 2. They are closely followed by Nepal.
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In case you missed the Indian contingent
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Liberia, Libya and Lebanon done as well. Still a sizeable number yet to come.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Team Japan is next in the list. So is Jordan and Kazakhstan.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Don’t go anywhere as yet. There is a host of nations still to come. Plus, the host nation would be the last one to come.
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Here is another one
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Our flagbearers
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
There you go, Team India here. What a sight here, 117 Indian players in one frame
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
We are inching closer towards the Indian contingent. Just a few more inutes,
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A happy family
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
383-member Spain is here. We are still waiting for India.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
It is raining in Paris at the moment but that can’t dampen the spirit of these participating nations.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Croatia and Ivory Coast make their way to the middle. What great scenes here at River Siene.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Look at this traffic jam
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In case you were waiting
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Make a note please
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Time for some heavy metal by Gojira….
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Belgium here
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The wait is only increasing here. But there is no shortage of entertainment for the fans as they are being treated to some interesting performances.
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A glimpse of the mysterious torchbearer
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
And this is how Lady Gaga performed, any fans here?
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
We have moved to Chile, who had failed to win a medal in Tokyo. They are followed by the Chinese team, who are just the best in the world. They have a total of 713 Olympic medals.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Cambodia is next. In between, we have mysterious person carrying the Olympic torch, the face is covered for now.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Burkina Faso here. They have a contingent of 8, and have a task of bettering their performance from Tokyo, where they had won a bronze.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Neighbours Bangladesh in the house as China is waiting in the wings. The eastern neighbours have a contingent of 5. Can we expect a medal from them?
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Team Canada waiting for their turn
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
We’re still waiting for our Desi Boys & Girls
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Azerbaijan make their way into the middle, and so do Bahamas. They had won two golds in athletics in Tokyo 2020. Hopefully some more this time around. And out of nowhere, in between the parade, we have a performance.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Argentinian team is next now. Lots is expected from them in football and hockey. Let’s count 2-3 gold medals already? What do you think?
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Look at the spirit of the Greek Team, the first on the roster
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
45-member Albania comes out next, closely followed by the strong German team. They have a 428-member team, and a lot is expected from them. They had won 47 medals last time.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
The Refugee team is next. They have a contingent of 37 members. And Afghanistan follows them closely. They have a woman flag-bearer Sha Mahmood. Let’s see what their women can do.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Greece starts the players’ parade here. It is where the modern Olympics started.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Fireworks underway, and look at the excitement in the Indian team
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The ceremony starts with a big promo featuring Zidane. Let’s see what happens next.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Okay, so now is the time, as the grand Opening ceremony starts now. Get, set, go!
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
The Olympic torch being lit
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
We are just minutes away from the start of the Opening ceremony. But there is a news coming in. Indian sailors haven’t made it to the Olympic village till now. Their train has been affected too from Marseilles.
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The Indian flag-bearers are ready here
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PM Modi wishes the Indian contingent luck
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Look who’s here for the ceremony, arguably the best badminton player of all times, Lin Dan.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
12: the number of artistic displays throughout the show, highlighting French and Parisian heritage. To be discovered during the ceremony!
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Team India is all set for their boat ride in Paris.
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6: the length in kilometres of the parade and the live show orchestrated by Thomas Jolly and his teams. It’s a huge challenge that Paris 2024 will take up brilliantly after many months of preparation. Unprecedented!
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
5: the number of delegations with a single representative: Belize, Liechtenstein, Nauru, Somalia and Tuvalu.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
5: Flag bearer alongside Florent Manaudou, Mélina Robert-Michon will be the fifth Frenchwoman to have this privilege in the history of the Olympic Games. She follows in the footsteps of Christine Caron (1968), Marie-José Perec (1996), Laura Flessel (2012) and Clarisse Agbegnenou (2021).
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4 : in hours, the total duration of this opening ceremony directed by Thomas Jolly.
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Paris 2024: A Revolutionary Opening Ceremony
The Paris 2024 Olympics promises to redefine the opening ceremony experience. Departing from the traditional stadium spectacle, the organizers have chosen the iconic Seine River as the stage for this historic event.
This unprecedented move is set to captivate audiences worldwide. By transforming the river into a parade route and the quays into grandstands, Paris is creating an unforgettable opening ceremony that will leave a lasting impression.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
The Paris 2024 Olympics will kick off with an unprecedented opening ceremony on July 26th. This event promises to be a truly unforgettable spectacle, unlike anything seen before.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Balraj Panwar (Rowing) has his race on Saturday morning that’s why he will not be attending the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The Athletics, Weightlifting and Wrestling teams are yet to reach Paris and hence will not attend ceremony.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Indian Olympic Association President Dr. PT Usha and Chef-de-Mission Gagan Narang have given top priority to athletes in the composition of the contingent in the Athletes’ Parade. All athletes who made themselves available will be part of the Parade. Many have competitions on Saturday and IOA has been respectful of their decision to prioritise preparation and to not take part in the Opening Ceremony.
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In fact, the entire wrestling contingent will miss the opening ceremony, since the wrestlers are yet to arrive in Paris.
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The prominent names to miss out from the Indian contingent would be
Neeraj Chopra and Vinesh Phogat.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Major attendees
Archery: Deepika Kumari and Tarundeep Rai.
Badminton: PV Sindhu
Boxing: Lovlina Borgohain
Equestrian: Anush Agarwalla
Golf: Shubhankar Sharma
Hockey: Krishan Pathak, Nilakanta Sharma and Jugraj Singh
Judo: Tulika Mann
Sailing: Vishnu Saravanan and Nethra Kumanan
Shooting: Anjum Moudgil, Sift Kaur Samra, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Anish.
Swimming: Srihari Nataraj and Dhinidhi Desinghu
Table Tennis: Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra
Tennis: Rohan Bopanna, Sumit Nagal and Sriram Balaji.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
Meanwhile, PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal will be the flag-bearers for the opening ceremony for India. And they will be joined with a contingent of 78.
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Situation at the moment
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
For now, the French authorities have maintained that this particular incident will have no bearing on the Olympic opening ceremony, but one will have to wait and watch. We are less than four hours away from the event.
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
France’s national rail operator, SNCF, reported multiple acts of sabotage on its high-speed rail network on Friday morning, leading to significant disruptions to train services across the country. The incidents occurred just hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, raising security concerns. Read full story here
Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
The Olympics 2024 opening ceremony is supposed to get underway at 11 PM IST, but for now, a few things look in disarray in Paris at the moment. There is a realistic chance of rain during the event, and plus there are security concerns in the city.
Welcome to the live coverage of the Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony.
India’s proud moment
India will be represented at the opening ceremony by badminton star PV Sindhu and table tennis legend Sharath Kamal, who have been chosen as the flag-bearers for the Indian contingent. The duo will lead the 112-strong Indian team, which includes five reserves, as they march in the Parade of Nations.
Glimpse of India’s rich heritage
The Indian athletes will make a striking impression at the opening ceremony, dressed in elegant attire designed by Tarun Tahiliani. The women will wear matching saris, while the men will sport kurta-bundi ensembles, both featuring traditional Indian motifs.
Tune in to witness History
The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony will be broadcast live on Sports 18 1 SD and Sports 18 1 HD TV channels in India. It will also be available for free live streaming on Jio Cinema.
As the world eagerly awaits the start of the Games, the opening ceremony promises to be a memorable spectacle.
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