The host nation has the chance to dazzle the entire globe with a stunning spectacle at the Olympic opening ceremony. Rather than holding the opening ceremony in a stadium, the organizers of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games chose to have the event within the city. This marked a departure from the typical practice. On a rainy evening, thousands of athletes and entertainers paraded down the Seine River, setting off a magnificent techno-light show that was unprecedented in its ambition. The night sky and the Eiffel Tower were also illuminated. Here are some of the night’s most striking pictures. Reuters/Pawel Kopczyński During the Paris 2024 Olympic opening ceremony, the Eiffel Tower is lit up with lights and lasers, and the Olympic sign is displayed in the front with an orchestra. Reuters/Pawel Kopczyński. The Olympic torch was given to former French football player Zinedine Zidane after a three-month journey from Greece to Paris.
Rafa Nadal and Serena Williams then took over the torch. Getty Images/Cameron Spencer When the Olympic Games open at the Place du Trocadero, the torchbearer passes the torch to former French football player Zinedine Zidane. Getty Images/Cameron Spencer. Reuters/Evgenia Novozhenina At the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, torchbearers Carl Lewis, Rafael Nadal of Spain, and Serena Williams are spotted aboard a boat holding the torch on the Seine River. Eugenia. The Olympic torch was wielded by sprinter Marie-Jose Perec and French judo legend Teddy Riner to light a cauldron that powered a massive hot air balloon, setting off a dramatic finale. Then, to announce the beginning of the greatest performance on Earth, the enormous, blazing balloon flew over Paris. Reuters/Marko Đurica This image captures the Jardin des Tuileries’ massive cauldron balloon before its lighting on the day of the inauguration ceremony.
The celebration atmosphere was enhanced by the rain
Every Olympic build-up is marked by apprehensive headlines about potential mishaps. Almost always, they fall short of the mark. Who would have thought that rain would be the most memorable aspect of this historic opening ceremony? Security, the readiness of the river, and the heat all raised worries. However, nobody asked, “What would happen if it permeates practically the whole opening event?’” The Olympic rhythm is that after the first night, all of your worries disappear and the celebrations start. That’s what transpired this evening despite the rainy weather. It was a gathering. And the challenge of the downpours just strengthened the will to enjoy ourselves.
Taking part in the Olympics is the Las Vegas Sphere
Highlights from the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics will be projected onto the exterior of the Sphere, formally known as the Exosphere, in this visually stunning Vegas attraction. NBCUniversal said on Friday that portions of the dramatic event will be televised live between 8 and 11 p.m. on West Coast primetime programming. This partnership is reportedly the first time the sphere has aired for an international occasion. As Team USA and the host nation, France, march down the Seine in the Parade of Nations, history is sure to be created. It is also promised that the Olympic Cauldron’s illumination will be showcased in the Sphere broadcast.
What takes place at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics?
The Parade of Nations, which features thousands of Olympians from 206 nations making their spectacular entrance into the Games, is the high point of the Opening Ceremony. This year they will come by boat on the Seine instead of marching into a stadium. On boats, thousands of athletes will sail the almost four-mile course. The last parts of the Opening Ceremony will take place at the Trocadéro, which is across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower. The lighting of the Olympic flame, live performances incorporating the host nation’s culture, and the raising of the flag and singing of the national anthem are among the other activities.
Which channel is the opening ceremony of the Olympics on?
Over five thousand hours of live coverage of the Paris Olympics are available on NBC’s networks and digital services. These include Peacock, Telemundo Deportes, Olympic Channel, Golf Channel, USA Network, CNBC, NBC, NBC Sports, and NBCOlympics.com. As part of a full day of Olympic programming, NBC will provide in-depth coverage of the Opening Ceremony, which will be broadcast live across all time zones on the network. The show kicks off at noon ET/9 a.m. PT.
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