Paris Olympics 2024: India makes a grand entry in River Seine in opening ceremony

The Indian contingent made a grand entry into the Parade of Nations at the Paris Olympics 2024, marking a vibrant start to the Games. As the opening ceremony unfolded along the Seine River, India's athletes and officials showcased their unity and pride, parading through the streets of Paris with enthusiasm. 

The delegation, consisting of 78 members across 12 different disciplines, drew applause from the audience, highlighting the country's diverse sporting talent and commitment to excellence.

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India makes grand entry at opening ceremony of Paris Olympics 2024

Leading the parade were star shuttler PV Sindhu and veteran table tennis player Sharath Kamal, who served as the flagbearers for India. This historic moment saw Sindhu and Kamal representing their respective sports with pride, becoming the first athletes from their disciplines to take on this prestigious role at the Olympics. 

Their presence underscored India's strong sporting legacy and set a positive tone for the nation's campaign in the Games, as fans eagerly anticipate the performances of their athletes throughout the competition.

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The boats passed through the iconic landmarks of the city such as the restored Cathedral of Notre Dame, which was gutted in a fire five years ago, the iconic Louvre Museum and also a few of the Games venues.

The bridges dotting the parade route featured dance performances for the fans, who had gathered at different spots after more than two lakh free tickets were distributed aside from the over one lakh that were sold.

This is the third time Paris is hosting the Olympics after 1900 and 1924.