Olympics in the city of love. The idea of an opening ceremony on the Seine in Paris was striking. But what about those who watched the show late into the night in India on Friday?
For so long, the opening of the Olympics meant a spectacular ceremony inside the stadium. Players walk with the flag. The host country presented its culture at the event. Paris was the same. But it was amazing to see the players. Athletes from 211 countries arrived in 94 boats. They were brought in small boats. And there's a lot of events along the river. Sometimes Lady Gaga sang, sometimes she was introduced to the culture of Paris. But while all this is happening, Paris is drenched in incessant rain. This affected the opening ceremony.
The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics began at 11 pm Indian time. Zinedine Zidane is one of France's greatest ever footballers. She gave birth to three children. The torch passed from their hands into the hands of an unknown person. His face was covered throughout the event. When the show begins, it's the late afternoon sunshine in France. But because of the cloudy sky, the city of love seemed colorless. At the end of the four-hour ceremony, the lights were turned on after dark. It made a magical picture, but the players who got wet in the rain were very tired at that time. The opening ceremony was attended by guests from various countries. There was a scowl on their faces.
All the events could not be seen because the whole event took place in the river. A variety of Parisian architecture will be on display. But even if all those broadcasting companies could show, the giant screen was the hope of the audience sitting on the banks of the Seine River. Boats of players from different countries are floating in front. It's important to know where to look.
At the beginning of the opening ceremony, special curtains were made with water. Greece was the first to break the deadlock. They passed under the Pont d'Alene bridge. Then came the Refugee Olympic Team. Afghanistan, South Africa, Albania, Algeria, Germany came together in a big boat. As the boats of different countries are crossing the water screen, Lady Gaga is singing wisdom on the other side.
Along with the parade, various cultural events are held on the banks of the River Seine. At the same time, special documentaries are shown for those watching on TV or on the big screen. Mulan Rouge performed in front of Notre Dame. They brought back a special dance that was created in the 1820s. Aya Nakamura, one of the most popular French-speaking artists, performed. He was accompanied by musicians of the Republican Guard and artists of the French army.
A lot of things happened during the show. But it's up to the audience to decide which one to watch. Some events may not be shown. Because the giant screen is the hope to see the fashion show, dance in the middle of the river. Even if you buy a ticket for lakhs of rupees, it is not possible to see what is happening in the middle of the river.
At around 12.30 pm, the boats of the Indian athletes started moving along the river Seine. The flag was held by PV Sindhu and Sharath. The rest of the players waved small flags. Most of the players were out due to rain in Paris. In the opening ceremony, the Indian women players wore orange blouses with white sarees. The men were wearing scarves. White jacket on top. It has the colours of the Indian flag.
As boats from different countries rowed along the Seine, Axelle Sain-Cirel sang the national anthem from the Grand Palais, one of France's best museums. Ten of the most famous women in French history have been unveiled. Their achievements have been highlighted. The rain continued throughout the day. All the participants, the performers and the audience were enthralled.
The last three countries in the parade were Australia (host of the 2032 Olympics), the United States (host of the 2028 Olympics) and France (host this time). France is different from the rest.
France did not disappoint. The parade of countries is over. This time a special boat is coming forward one after the other. Some dance, some fashion. Various cultural programmes are being held here on the occasion. In the end, what caught the eye of the viewers on TV.
At the end of the ceremony, a man on horseback brought the Olympic flag. A large crowd is waiting under the Eiffel Tower. The Olympic flag flew in front of them, the anthem of the competition was sung. Tony Estanguet, head of the Paris Olympics organising committee, and Thomas Bach, head of the International Olympic Committee, congratulated the athletes. French President Emmanuel Macron has opened the Paris Olympics.
Jisan took the Olympic torch in the last phase of the event. Rafael Nadal took the torch from his hands. Nadal, Serena Williams and Carl Lewis were seen carrying the torch on the river Seine. A play of light is seen across the Eiffel Tower. The torch of the Olympics passed through the hands of various stars of France. Celine Dion sang at the end. He sang at the opening ceremony of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
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