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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:43am on 27 Jul 2024,Saturday Sports
The Paris Olympics opening ceremony took place on Friday, featuring a 6km "Parade of Nations" on the Seine River. Despite heavy rain, 205 countries and one refugee team participated, with Lady Gaga performing. Organizers claimed it was the largest Olympic ceremony in history, with 300,000 attendees and billions watching worldwide. However, some artistic elements sparked controversy on social media, with mixed reactions from viewers. The ceremony aimed to showcase French culture and unity, marking the beginning of the 33rd Olympic Games. The event's reception was divided, with both praise and criticism emerging online. [Video Courtesy: upuknews]
