Are you watching the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics?
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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:02pm on 26 Jul 2024,Friday Sports
The Paris Olympics 2024 kicked off with a historic outdoor opening ceremony along the River Seine, breaking tradition by moving away from a stadium setting. The four-hour event featured 206 nations, including the Refugee Olympic Team, parading on nearly 100 boats from Austerlitz Bridge to the Eiffel Tower. French President Emmanuel Macron and IOC President Thomas Bach marked the occasion with a balloon launch. Highlights included Lady Gaga's performance and a vibrant display across 80 screens. India, represented by 78 athletes and support staff, saw PV Sindhu and Achantha Sharath Kamal as flagbearers.
