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Greater than 6500 gamers from 206 nations took half within the 6 KM lengthy Parade of Nations on boats on the waves of River Seine.
Paris Olympics-2024 has begun. The historic opening ceremony of the video games was held on the waves of the Seine River on Friday night time. For the primary time, the opening ceremony of those video games was held exterior a stadium.
Superstars like pop star Woman Gaga and Aya Nakamuka carried out within the four-hour lengthy ceremony. Rain added to the allure of those performances. Additionally, a mysterious man carrying the Olympic torch was the centre of attraction.
Greater than 6500 athletes from 206 nations participated within the 6 km lengthy Parade of Nations on 94 boats. The Greek crew got here first as a result of the trendy Olympic Video games began on this nation. The refugee crew got here second. The Indian crew got here 84th. PV Sindhu and Achanta Sharath Kamal had been seen holding the tricolor in it. The host crew of France got here final.
After the oath of the gamers at 2:25 pm, a laser gentle present was held on the Eiffel Tower, an emblem of French tradition. The Olympic torch moved ahead previous the legendary gamers of France., Which reached from France's legend Zinedine Zidane, tennis legend Rafael Nadal, runner athlete Carl Lewis to France's oldest residing Olympic champion, 100-year-old bike owner Charles Coste. Then the new balloon took off with the melodious voice of Celine Dion. With this, Paris gave an exquisite welcome to the Olympic Video games after 100 years.
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India's crew got here at quantity 84 within the Parade of Nations. PV Sindhu was seen holding the tricolor in it.
India's crew got here at quantity 84 within the Parade of Nations. PV Sindhu was seen holding the tricolor in it.
Indian contingent collaborating within the Parade of Nations. This contingent comprised 78 gamers from 12 sports activities.
Indian contingent collaborating within the Parade of Nations. This contingent comprised 78 gamers from 12 sports activities.
Indian gamers on boat quantity 84.
Indian gamers on boat quantity 84.
French pop star Aya Nakamura carried out on the ceremony. She defined the French language by means of her efficiency.
French pop star Aya Nakamura carried out on the ceremony. She defined the French language by means of her efficiency.
Pop star Woman Gaga performing on the ceremony.
Pop star Woman Gaga performing on the ceremony.
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Aya Nakamura's efficiency
Aya Nakamura, one among France's greatest pop stars, carried out. She defined the French language by means of her efficiency.
Pop star Aya Nakamura in the course of the efficiency.
Pop star Aya Nakamura in the course of the efficiency.
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Mysterious man with the Olympic torch…?
Throughout the ceremony a mysterious man was seen with the Olympic torch. He’s the middle of attraction.
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Pictures from the LIVE live performance
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Medal made from iron from the Eiffel Tower
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Pop star Woman Gaga carried out, Celine Diona can even carry out
Pop star Woman Gaga carried out on the opening ceremony. It’s being stated that Celine Dion can even carry out.
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Followers cheering the gamers from the highest of the bridge
Spectators over the River Seine on the Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony.
Spectators over the River Seine on the Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony.
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Opening ceremony begins, Greece's crew arrives first
Within the Parade of Nations, groups from all nations are marching one after the opposite.
Within the Parade of Nations, groups from all nations are marching one after the opposite.
The Greek contingent got here to the forefront, because the Olympic Video games had been launched to Greece.
The Greek contingent got here to the forefront, because the Olympic Video games had been launched to Greece.
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PV Sindhu posted these footage earlier than the ceremony
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A glimpse of Indian gamers earlier than the ceremony
PV Sindhu and Achanta Sharath Kamal, who received medals in two consecutive Olympics.
PV Sindhu and Achanta Sharath Kamal, who received medals in two consecutive Olympics.
Indian Badminton Staff Gamers.
Indian Badminton Staff Gamers.
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Many celebrities arrived to see the ceremony
French President Emmanuel Macron and UN Secretary-Common Antonio Guterres.
French President Emmanuel Macron and UN Secretary-Common Antonio Guterres.
IOC President Thomas Stroll welcomes UN Secretary-Common Antonio Guterres earlier than the ceremony.
IOC President Thomas Stroll welcomes UN Secretary-Common Antonio Guterres earlier than the ceremony.
Former tennis star Serena Williams arrived to observe the opening ceremony.
Former tennis star Serena Williams arrived to observe the opening ceremony.
Live performance singer Opera singer Joyce Didanto in the course of the opening ceremony.
Live performance singer Opera singer Joyce Didanto in the course of the opening ceremony.
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Preparations for the opening ceremony in pictures
Upkeep staff busy in preparations earlier than the ceremony.
Upkeep staff busy in preparations earlier than the ceremony.
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Which nation will come within the Parade of Nations and when
- Greece would be the first within the Parade of Nations as a result of the Fashionable Olympic Video games began in Greece in 1896. That’s the reason they’re positioned first in each Olympic parade. Historic Olympics had been additionally held in Greece 3000 years in the past.
- There are 5 positions within the Olympic parade each time, first, second, final, second final and third final. After Greece, the Olympic refugee crew comes second. The final place belongs to the host nation, i.e. France will come at quantity 206. Simply earlier than them is the host of the following Olympics and earlier than them is the host of the following Olympics. That’s, the 2028 host America will come at quantity 205 and the 2032 host Australia will come at quantity 204.
- Other than 5 mounted positions, the place of nations is determined in accordance with the native alphabet. Resulting from this, Afghanistan is at quantity three. Resulting from which India's crew of 117 gamers will probably be at quantity 84 within the Parade of Nations.
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What’s completely different within the opening ceremony?
- Parade of Nations: All of the athletes will probably be part of the ceremony by sitting in about 94 boats. The boats are fitted with cameras, by means of which gamers of each nation may be seen on TV and on-line within the Parade of Nations. Within the parade, the athletes will attain the Trocadero Backyard whereas roaming within the metropolis with the assistance of boats on the Seine River. The ultimate present of the opening ceremony will happen right here.
- Ceremony exterior the stadium: From the primary Olympics in 1896 to 2020, the opening ceremony has been held contained in the stadium. For the primary time in historical past, the ceremony will start from the well-known Seine river within the coronary heart of Paris. For the primary time, cultural applications can even be held on the streets.
- The mayor swam to point out that the river just isn’t polluted: Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo jumped into the Seine river to show the purity of the river. She swam along with her companions and stated that there will probably be no drawback in organizing ceremonies and sports activities within the river. Water sports activities occasions are additionally to be held within the Seine river.
- Claims of three lakh viewers: French media is claiming that the Paris Olympics could have the most important opening ceremony in historical past. Round 3 to 4 lakh spectators are anticipated to attend the occasion.
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PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal will maintain the tricolor
- Shuttler PV Sindhu and desk tennis participant Sharath Kamal will carry the Indian flag within the opening ceremony parade. There will probably be 115 gamers of the nation behind them. Sindhu received silver within the 2016 Olympics and bronze in 2020. This can be Sharath Kamal's final Olympics. He has received gold for India within the Commonwealth Video games.
- In 1920, sprinter Purma Banerjee held the Indian flag for the primary time within the Olympics. Within the final Olympics, boxer Mary Kom and males's hockey crew captain Manpreet Singh had been carrying the tricolor.
Badminton star PV Sindhu will probably be India's flag bearer on the Paris Olympics.
Badminton star PV Sindhu will probably be India's flag bearer on the Paris Olympics.
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The opening ceremony began 128 years in the past
- The opening ceremony started with the primary Olympic Video games in 1896. On this ceremony, the gamers took an oath to point out sportsmanship. Its goal was to suggest that the Olympic Video games had formally begun.
- The 1896 ceremony was held in a stadium with a capability of 60 thousand spectators. Since then, this ceremony has been held within the stadium itself. The Olympic Committee acknowledged the opening ceremony in 1904. Then it was determined that the ceremony would function the Parade of Nations, Olympic oath, Olympic torch, cultural efficiency and the tradition of the host nation.
- The primary Parade of Nations happened within the 1908 London Olympics. The aim was that every one nations and gamers come collectively in crew costume earlier than the sport begins. On this, the chief of each nation has the flag of his nation in his hand.
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What’s the significance of the torch within the Olympic ceremony?
- Precisely 100 days earlier than the beginning of the Olympic Video games, a torch is taken to completely different cities internationally so that individuals can know that the Olympic Video games are about to begin. This time the relay of the Olympic torch began in Greece on 16 April. There’s a particular lighting ceremony for this too.
- The torch was dropped at Paris after travelling by means of greater than 400 cities in France. On July 26, within the opening ceremony, members of the Olympic Committee will probably be within the lead holding the torch earlier than Greece.
- Within the historical Olympic Video games, the Olympic torch was lit with the rays of the solar. It was stored in a room till the video games had been over. The Olympic torch is taken into account an emblem of peace and friendship on this planet. Even now the Olympic torch is lit with the rays of the solar, however fashionable know-how is used for this.
Artists performing with the Paris Olympic Torch in France.
Artists performing with the Paris Olympic Torch in France.
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8 attention-grabbing tales associated to Olympic Video games…
- 1904 St. Louis: Olympic oath and flag launch. For the primary time, the ceremony was marked by lighting a torch to announce the beginning of the video games.
- 1960 Rome: For the primary time, the ceremony was broadcast on TV.
- 1980 Moscow: For the primary time, a laser present was held, by which an enormous Olympic flag was additionally carried.
- 2000 Sydney: The Unity Flag was launched within the ceremony, the place North and South Korean athletes got here collectively for the primary time and took half within the ceremony with a united flag. The North and South Korean groups took half within the opening ceremony of the 2000 Olympics carrying the 'Unity Flag'.
- 2008 Beijing: Greater than 100 crore individuals watched the opening ceremony dwell on TV. This was 15% of the world's inhabitants at the moment. Greater than 10 thousand artists carried out within the ceremony. It’s claimed that this was the most costly opening ceremony in historical past. Nevertheless, its price was not made public.
- 2012 London: For the primary time, the theme of digital know-how and social media was stored within the ceremony.
- 2020 Tokyo: The ceremony was postponed for the primary time. Because of the corona virus, the Tokyo Olympics had been held in 2021 as an alternative of 2020, and the variety of spectators in its ceremony needed to be lowered considerably. Many video games had been held with out spectators. Nevertheless, these video games are nonetheless often called Olympics 2020.
The opening ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics happened with out spectators as a consequence of Corona.
The opening ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics happened with out spectators as a consequence of Corona.
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Paris Olympics opening ceremony to start shortly
The French metropolis of Paris goes to host the world's greatest multi-sports occasion, the Olympic Video games, after a wait of 100 years. Its opening ceremony will start shortly.
