The grandest sporting event, the Olympics, has started, and this time it will be held in Paris. Athletes from all over the world will compete in this unique edition of the Olympics. Paris has been preparing to make this event special for the last decade. This article provides detailed information about the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony | Know About When and Where to Watch Live Streaming.
The 2024 Summer Olympics will be organized in Paris, the capital of France, from 26 July 2024 and will conclude on 11 August 2024. 10,714 players are reaching Paris to participate in this Olympic Games which will last for 10 to 15 days. These players from 206 countries have reached the Paris Olympics to participate. 329 events of 32 sports will be organized between July 26 and August 11.
In this, 117 players of India will be seen showcasing their talent. India’s campaign started a day earlier today. Archers started the Indian campaign at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024 is going to be especially special. It will happen for the first time on a river. Instead of the stadium, there will be a river parade down the Seine River, finishing at the Eiffel Tower. The Seine River flowing through Paris will witness this historic opening ceremony. Athletes from 206 countries of the world will be part of the marchpast by sitting in boats on this river. These players will go towards the Eiffel Tower in 92 boats.
In the Indian contingent, PV Sindhu will be the female flag bearer, and table tennis player Sharath Kamal will be the male flag bearer.
Indian male players will wear traditional kurta-bandi sets during the opening ceremony, while female players will wear matching sarees depicting the Indian flag. These garments feature ikat-inspired prints and Banarasi brocade.
Opening Ceremony Timings and Live Telecast
Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony | Know About When and Where to Watch Live Streaming The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics already started at 11 pm Indian time. It will start at 7 pm according to Paris time. Also, the live telecast of this ceremony will be on Sports 18 and you can also watch its telecast on Doordarshan. Talking about live streaming of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, it will be available on Jio Cinema, and that too for free.
Lady Gaga and Celine Dion will perform
Many media reports have claimed that pop stars Lady Gaga and Celine Dion will be seen performing. It is being told that Dion and Gaga have reached Paris. Ceremony choreographer Maud Le Plédec said that dancers will be present on every bridge of the river. The team includes 3000 dancers and artists.
The medal of the 2024 Paris Olympics is a very special
The medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics are extraordinary. Not only is their design impressive, but each medal also features the Eiffel Tower in irons. The design reflects the spirit of France. The weight of the gold medal will be 529 grams, the weight of the silver medal will be 525 grams and the weight of the bronze medal will be 455 grams.
New Sports in the Olympics
Four new sports will be included in the Paris Olympics. Breakdancing will be included in the Olympics for the first time, while skateboarding, surfing, and sport climbing, which have been included in previous editions, will remain part of the sport. But this time around, several sports like softball, baseball, and karate won’t be present in Tokyo. Unfortunately, no Indian athlete has qualified in the four new sports included in the Paris Olympics.