Paris 2024 Olympics Opening ceremony: All you need to know

The Paris 2024 Olympics will begin with a historic Opening Ceremony on the River Seine on Friday, July 26, featuring India’s participation. For the first time in Olympic history, the ceremony will be held outside a traditional stadium, with an open-air parade stretching 6km along the Seine. The parade will start at Austerlitz Bridge and end at Trocadéro, near the Eiffel Tower. This ceremony will kick off 16 days of elite competition across 32 sports, with performers joining delegations on boats to enhance the event’s grandeur.

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PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal to Lead India at Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony

PV Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, and table tennis veteran Sharath Kamal, set to compete in his fifth Olympics, will lead the Indian contingent at the Paris 2024 Parade of Nations. They will be the first athletes from their respective sports to serve as India’s flag-bearers at an Olympic Opening Ceremony. In Paris, a total of 112 athletes from India will compete in 69 medal events across 16 sports, with five reserve athletes also participating. During the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony, the Indian men will wear kurta bundi sets, and the women will don matching saris, reflecting the tricolour of India’s flag. The outfits, featuring traditional ikat-inspired prints and Banarasi brocade, have been designed by Tarun Tahiliani.

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Scenic Parade Route and Key Olympic Venues Highlighted

The parade starts at the Austerlitz Bridge, next to the Jardin des Plantes, and follows the Seine River from east to west. It winds around two islands in the city center, passing under several bridges and gateways. Athletes aboard the boats will see various Olympic venues, including La Concorde Urban Park (3×3 basketball, breaking, BMX freestyle cycling, skateboarding), Invalides (archery, marathon finish, time trial start for road cycling), and the Grand Palais (fencing, taekwondo). The parade concludes at the Iena Bridge, which connects the Eiffel Tower on the left bank to the Trocadéro district on the right bank. The ceremony’s finale takes place at the Trocadéro, where French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver the opening remarks, among other ceremonial activities.

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Who will lead the Indian contingent at the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony?

Badminton star PV Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, and table tennis veteran Sharath Kamal, set to compete in his fifth Olympics, will lead the Indian contingent at the Paris 2024 Parade of Nations.

When does the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony start in India?

The Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony will start at 11:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) in India.

Where can we watch the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony live in India?

Fans in India can watch the live telecast of the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony on Sports18 1 SD and Sports18 1 HD TV channels

Where can we watch the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony live-streaming in India?

Free live streaming will be available on Jio Cinema.

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