This blog is now closed. Here are the highlights: The city of lights was completely dolled up for the pathbreaking opening ceremony on the Seine River. This year’s ceremony is historic as it is the first time the opening ceremony will not be held in a stadium. Instead, boats paraded the athletes on the River Seine. Singer Lady Gaga and French football legend Zinedine Zidane were among the stars who made appearances at the uniqu Ceremony. Over 80 heads of state and government officials are also attending the event. The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony ended after a four-hour extravaganza with French President Emmanuel Macron declaring the 2024 Paris Olympic Games open. Join us again for more updates from Paris Games.
The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony ends after a four-hour extravaganza.
France’s Macron’s declares Paris 2024 Olympics open
French President Emmanuel Macron declared the 2024 Paris Olympic Games open on Friday during a rain-soaked ceremony in the French capital
The flag of Olympic Games raised
The Olympic flag was hoisted amid the singing of the Olympic anthem and continued rain showers.
‘Imagine’ performed as a call for peace
Pianist Sofiane Pamart and singer Juliette Armanet performed a rendition of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s “Imagine”
Great Britain recreate Titanic scene
Great Britain’s Tom Daley and Helen Glover recreated the iconic Titanic scene when the nation’s float passed from the front of the cameras.
Flagbearers of Britain pose during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Published 26 July 2024, 11:33 IST
Vikram Sharma is a globe-trotting journalist with a global perspective on international events. His articles offer readers a global perspective on international events, exploring complex geopolitical issues and providing insights into the world’s most pressing challenges.
