The Paris 2024 Olympics will begin with a groundbreaking Opening Ceremony unlike any before, featuring a river parade along the Seine. On the evening of July 26, athlete barges carrying representatives from nearly 100 countries will float down the river, passing by Paris’s historic landmarks and Olympic venues. This innovative ceremony, set to start at 11:00 PM IST (7:30 PM CET), promises to be a memorable spectacle, showcasing a blend of tradition and modernity in the heart of Paris.
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- The Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony will take place along the Seine River on July 26.
- The ceremony will feature athlete barges floating from Austerlitz Bridge, passing landmarks like Notre-Dame and the Louvre.
- Approximately 100 boats carrying about 10,500 athletes will participate in the parade.
- Larger National Olympic Committees (NOCs) will have individual boats, while smaller NOCs will share boats.
- Boats equipped with cameras will provide close-up views of the athletes for TV and online audiences.
- The 6-kilometer parade will end at the Trocadero, where final Olympic protocols and shows will occur.
- The parade will cover the Seine from east to west, starting at 11:00 PM IST (7:30 PM CET).
- The event marks the first time an Olympic Summer Games opening ceremony is held outside a stadium.
- The ceremony will be accessible to residents of Paris, visitors from across France, and international guests.
- Indian athletes PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal will lead the Indian contingent, dressed in traditional outfits designed by Tarun Tahiliani.
