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Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Highlights: Scintillating evening in Paris ends, Cauldron lit up by French Legends

By MyKhel Staff

Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Highlights: The quadrennial event, the biggest of the world, the Olympics 2024 officially started from Friday (July 26) in Paris, the capital of France.

The Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics was at 7:30 pm CET and it was a complete spectacle.

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Jul 27, 2024, 2:58 am IST

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Charles Coste, the oldest French Olympic champion aged 100 took the Olympic flame from his wheelchair. He then passed it on to French judo great Teddy Riner and sprinter Marie-José Pérec who have lit the Olympic Cauldron together.

Jul 27, 2024, 2:55 am IST

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The Olympics 2024 cauldron is lit up.

Jul 27, 2024, 2:54 am IST

The oldest living French Olympian lights two more Olympic flames and the Cauldron is lit up by two French olympians.

Jul 27, 2024, 2:51 am IST

A bunch of French athletes and legends are taking part in the torch relay as it moves towards the cauldron.

Jul 27, 2024, 2:49 am IST

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A French Paralympian is running the next course towards the cauldron.

Jul 27, 2024, 2:46 am IST

Parker has transferred the flame to a bunch of athletes, who have taken over the journey towards Cauldron.

Jul 27, 2024, 2:45 am IST

Amelie Mauresmo has transferred the flame to Tony Parker, a French Basketball player who is a legend of the NBA.

Jul 27, 2024, 2:43 am IST

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The flame has been transferred to Amelie Mauresmo, a French Tennis star. She is running with the flame towards the cauldron.

Jul 27, 2024, 2:32 am IST

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Rafael Nadal has taken the flame towards Olympic Cauldron for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Serena Williams is also on the boat with him along with Carl Lewis.

Jul 27, 2024, 2:29 am IST

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Rafael Nadal is handed over the flame by Zinedine Zidane. The Spaniard is taking it forward. Who will lit up the cauldron? It remains a mystery.

Jul 27, 2024, 2:28 am IST

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Zinedine Zidane arrives at the Olympics event and takes the flame. The France football legend hoists the flame amid arousing cheers.

Jul 27, 2024, 2:08 am IST

The representative of global peace.

Jul 27, 2024, 2:07 am IST

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The Olympics flag is hoisted at the Eiffel Tower. The Olympic anthem is sung by an orchestra. The opening ceremony's scintillating part is at its final stages. We will move to the more official half of the show.

Jul 27, 2024, 1:52 am IST

Flags of all participating country is gathered in front of the Eiffel Tower.

Jul 27, 2024, 1:41 am IST

A number of musical performances are taking place at the moment. All the teams are introduced and now its all about the artistic performances.

Jul 27, 2024, 1:28 am IST

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Freed from Desire, Mind and Senses Purified!! That's the one moving the crowd. Absolute disco feeling in Paris! Love and Olympics in the air.

Jul 27, 2024, 1:24 am IST

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And here comes France, last but not the least. A team of 573 athletes, the Fench contingent is strong and will be aiming to make a mark in the Olympics on their own soil. The contingent are ecstatic as they wave to the spectators while sailing on the Seine. A majestic evening indeed!!

Jul 27, 2024, 1:22 am IST

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A team of 650 athletes, here comes team USA.

Jul 27, 2024, 1:21 am IST

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A 460-member strong Australia arrive at the Olympics 2024.

Jul 27, 2024, 1:20 am IST

As Ukraine was introduced, the contingent received a massive cheer from the crowd. Incidentally, Russia and Belarus are banned from Olympics.

Jul 27, 2024, 1:19 am IST

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As the night arrives, the city of lights Paris continues to dazzle amid the lights.

Jul 27, 2024, 1:17 am IST

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Ukraine, Uruguay, Timor Leste, Tunisia, Vanuatu are among the countries who are being introduced in the Olympics. Venezuela also join the festivities with a perry decent number of athletes.

Jul 27, 2024, 1:07 am IST

A gender equal and number equal Slovakia contingent in this Paris Olympics. They have 28 entrants in the Games - 14 male and 14 female.

Jul 27, 2024, 1:05 am IST

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An exotic and colourful attire from the American Samoa contingent as they take part in the Olympics 2024.

Jul 27, 2024, 1:01 am IST

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North Korea has arrived at the Paris Olympics after a long hiatus. The athletes look ecstatic as they jump in joy.

Jul 27, 2024, 1:00 am IST

Portugal has 73 athletes in this Olympics - 37 women and 36 men who will be looking to make their nation proud.

Jul 27, 2024, 12:57 am IST

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Pakistan arrive at the Olympics 2024. The broadcasters immediately split the screen and the Indian contingent is shown as well. Who will end up with more medals in this Olympics? No prizes for guessing.

Jul 27, 2024, 12:51 am IST

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A French rapper is performing at the moment. Absolute scenes in Paris as the dusk is heading towards evening.

Jul 27, 2024, 12:48 am IST

Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Live: Nauru has One Participant

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Nauru has only one participant in the Olympics 2024. And the athlete is bearing the flag high for the nation.

Jul 27, 2024, 12:43 am IST

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Nigeria's women's basketball team was denied an entry to the boat by one of the Nigerian official. The team arrived to take part in the Opening Ceremony but were denied to get to the boat citing overcrowding reasons. The team has now returned to the Olympic village.

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The official start of the Summer Games at 8:24 PM CEST, cleverly aligning with the year 2024 in the 24-hour clock format. Unlike traditional stadium settings, this ceremony will be held outdoors along the River Seine.

Unique Outdoor Venue

Spectators will line a six-kilometer route starting with a river crossing on the Seine before settling at the Trocadéro, opposite the Eiffel Tower. Around 10,500 athletes from various national delegations will gather on boats organized by country. The Greeks will lead the procession, followed by national anthems, official speeches, and artistic performances.

The initial plan was to accommodate 600,000 spectators; however, this number has been reduced to 300,000 for safety and logistical reasons. Renowned stage director Thomas Jolly is overseeing the artistic direction of the opening ceremony. The theme song "Parade" by composer Victor Le Manse will feature prominently.

Star-Studded Performances

The event promises a diverse spectacle blending theatre, dance, circus acts, and opera. Segments will focus on Paris's iconic monuments and stories of people living and working near the river. Rumoured performers include Celine Dion, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, and Snoop Dogg as the final torchbearer.

This opening ceremony aims to break conventions by being the largest Olympic ceremony ever held in Paris. It celebrates athletic excellence, cultural diversity, and artistic brilliance while captivating audiences worldwide.

Story first published: Friday, July 26, 2024, 17:41 [IST]
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