2024 Paris Olympics: At an inaugural ceremony on Friday, participants from 205 teams participated in a four-mile boat parade along the Seine River, formally kicking off the 2024 Olympics.
Great Frenchmen ignite the Olympic cauldron
The Olympic cauldron was lit at the Jardin des Tuileries by renowned French athletes Teddy Riner and Marie-José Pérec, and a hot-air balloon raised the ring of flames into the sky, bringing the ritual to a climax in a rainy Paris. This was a tribute to the Tuileries, where the first balloon flight driven by hydrogen took place in the late 1700s.
Céline Dion, a musical legend, entertained guests during the opening ceremony by serenading them from the top of the Eiffel Tower. The Swiss singer had not performed live since disclosing her Stiff-Person Syndrome diagnosis two years prior.
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How long are the Olympics in Paris?
The 2024 Olympics officially opened with the opening ceremony, however several of the activities had started days earlier. The men’s soccer tournament saw play begin on Wednesday, July 24, the first action of the Games. Two-time champions Argentina lost to Morocco in Group B, shockingly, and 1992 champions Spain defeated Uzbekistan in Group C.
There will be competing in France for 19 days total, with the final 329 events from 32 different sports to be held on Sunday, August 11.
The women’s basketball tournament gold-medal match at Bercy Arena will wrap up the Olympic action. It is quite expected that the US team will compete. The Stars and Stripes are the clear favourites to capture an eighth straight gold, having not lost the competition since 1992. The women’s basketball championship game is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. ET/6:30 a.m. PT.
GRANDIOSE !
Céliiiiiiinnnnne, de retour, pour lancer nos Jeux !
Quel Hymne à l’amour 🫶
–@celinedion , she’s back, to launch our Games!
What a Hymn to Love🫶#Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/6VnQ4jDZqX— Paris 2024 (@Paris2024) July 26, 2024
How can I watch the Olympics in 2024?
In addition to NBC sibling networks CNBC, E!, and USA Network, American viewers will be able to watch Paris 2024 on NBC Olympics, Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock. Other than Peacock, you will have access to fuboTV, which has a free trial available.
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When is the closing ceremony of the 2024 Olympics?
The closing ceremony for the 2024 Olympics is scheduled for August 11 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, just a few hours after the women’s basketball final. The event, named “Records,” will happen within the Stade de France, which hosts the track and field competitions during the Games.
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According to AS News, the Olympics’ organizers describe the closing ceremony as “a unique and exceptional show on a 2,800 m2 stage.” With more than a hundred actors, acrobats, dancers, and circus professionals, artistic director Thomas Jolly will sign this visual extravaganza.
“An original soundtrack, new interpretations, musical performances and the participation of world-renowned singers will complete the picture. Part of the show will take place in the air, while the giant sets, costumes and spectacular lighting effects will take spectators on a journey through time, both past and future.”
