Paris Olympic Games 2024 will officially start today with a grand opening ceremony. The organisers of the Games have devised a historic plan for the much-awaited opening ceremony. (More Sports News)
Here is everything you need to know about the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games.
When is the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games?
The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics take place on Friday, July 26.
What time is the opening ceremony for Paris Olympics 2024?
The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics begin from 7:30 pm local time. That would mean in India, fans will be able to watch the ceremony from 11 pm.
Where to watch Paris Olympics opening ceremony?
Paris Olympics opening ceremony will be aired live on Sports 18 channels throughout India. Live streaming of the Paris Olympics 2024 will be available on the JioCinema app and website.
What is the venue of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics?
The opening ceremony will take place along the Seine River in Paris.
What is historic about venue of Paris Olympics opening ceremony?
The opening ceremony takes place along the Seine river in Paris, making it the first time in the history of Olympics that the Games will open outside a stadium.
Also instead of the usual parade of athletes through the stadium, Paris Olympics will see athletes sailing in boats on river Seine passing by some of the city’s iconic bridges, landmarks (like the Notre-Dame and the Louvre), and Olympic venues (including the Grand Palais).
The route will end near the iconic Eiffel Tower.
Concerns regarding the Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Weather remains a concern as strong winds and rain could derail the beautiful plan.
River conditions will also be key. A rehearsal scheduled for June 24 had to be cancelled as there were strong currents in the Seine river.
One major concern is also security. The opening ceremony takes place along the river and not inside a stadium. This fact makes the security risk even higher.
Recently an 18-year-old who was allegedly planning an attack during the Games was arrested. ABC News quoted security officials as saying that risk of lone wolf attacks is a concern.
