Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Highlights: Sindhu, Kamal lead Indian contingent as flagbearers in river parade

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• 27 Jul 2024, 01:25 AM

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  Thanks for joining us! Stay tuned for all the updates on the Olympic Games with a focus on the Indian contingent.

  
• 27 Jul 2024, 01:22 AM

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  The host nation is now in the spotlight, with thunderous cheers following them as they make their way down the river.

  
• 27 Jul 2024, 01:09 AM

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  The highly anticipated USA team has finally made their grand entrance at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony! NBA superstar LeBron James and tennis prodigy Coco Gauff proudly carry the American flag.

  
• 27 Jul 2024, 01:02 AM

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  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.

  
• 27 Jul 2024, 12:49 AM

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  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.

  
• 27 Jul 2024, 12:41 AM

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  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.

  
• 27 Jul 2024, 12:33 AM

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  Japan and Kenya wave to the fans along the Seine River. Shigeyuki Nakarai, a newcomer to the Olympics in Breaking, proudly carries the flag for Japan. Lesotho, Lebanon, and Libya join in the floating parade behind them.

  
• 27 Jul 2024, 12:20 AM

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  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.

  
• 27 Jul 2024, 12:15 AM

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  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!
  
  24 more delegations have arrived. They’re floating along the Seine to the sound of dreamy French piano. #Paris2024 #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/09IHSTcCsX

  — The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 26, 2024

  
• 27 Jul 2024, 12:13 AM

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  The British contingent arrives to a massive cheer from fans. It won't be long before India takes center stage!

  
• 27 Jul 2024, 12:06 AM

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  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.

  
• 27 Jul 2024, 12:03 AM

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  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

  
• 27 Jul 2024, 12:00 AM

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  The Indian athletes have already started their journey down the Seine River. Right now, Korea, Cote d'Ivoire, and Croatia are among the countries making their way through the river.

  
• 26 Jul 2024, 11:49 PM

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  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.

  
• 26 Jul 2024, 11:45 PM

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  The dance performances end with a spectacular tribute to the French Revolution, which occurred from 1789 to 1799. After that, a thrilling metal band takes the stage. The mysterious figures still hold the Olympic torch.

  
• 26 Jul 2024, 11:40 PM

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  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!
  
  Tonight, we stop by the workshops where they were created. #Paris2024 #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/7wW8JGEZjn

  — The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 26, 2024

  
• 26 Jul 2024, 11:39 PM

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  …Gaga oh la la!
  
  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

  — The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 26, 2024

  
• 26 Jul 2024, 11:38 PM

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  La vie en rose.
  
  23 delegations are parading along the river Seine.
  
  But wait, who’s that mysterious torchbearer?#Paris2024 #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/Lj05ULigkd

  — The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 26, 2024

  
• 26 Jul 2024, 11:28 PM

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  A group of 388 Chinese athletes wave to the fans lining the banks of the Seine River. Table tennis champion Ma Long and swimmer Feng Yu proudly carry the Chinese flag during the opening ceremony.

  
• 26 Jul 2024, 11:23 PM

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  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.

  
• 26 Jul 2024, 11:21 PM

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  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)

  
• 26 Jul 2024, 11:17 PM

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  After the Bahraini athletes arrived via the Seine River, further arrivals have been temporarily suspended. Now, it is time for an electrifying performance by pop icon Lady Gaga!

  
• 26 Jul 2024, 11:17 PM

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  Bienvenue mesdames et messieurs
  
  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

  — The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 26, 2024

  
• 26 Jul 2024, 11:15 PM

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  Numerous countries, such as South Africa, Algeria, and Germany, crowded onto the next barge. The procession is moving at a much quicker pace than the typical parade around the stadium.

  
• 26 Jul 2024, 11:13 PM

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  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.

  
• 26 Jul 2024, 11:12 PM

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  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.

  
• 26 Jul 2024, 11:01 PM

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  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.

  
• 26 Jul 2024, 10:44 PM

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  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 athletes are ready. Are you?
  
  Watch along right here:
  https://t.co/XzKcPINrgC#Paris2024 #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/y32TWr5QLx

  — The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 26, 2024

  
• 26 Jul 2024, 10:41 PM

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  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.

  
• 26 Jul 2024, 10:39 PM

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  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.

  
• 26 Jul 2024, 10:38 PM

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  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

  
• 26 Jul 2024, 10:17 PM

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  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

  
• 26 Jul 2024, 10:16 PM

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  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.

  
• 26 Jul 2024, 10:15 PM

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  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.

  
• 26 Jul 2024, 10:14 PM

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  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.

  
• 26 Jul 2024, 10:14 PM

  Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Live Updates: Hello and Welcome!

  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.