Paris Olympics: The Moment LeBron James Created History As He Leads USA's Entry At Opening Ceremony

After much anticipation and excitement, Paris Olympics 2024, officially commenced with a unique and Grand Opening Ceremony over River Seine as Summer Games returned to ‘City of lights’ after a century.

In an epic moment during Opening Ceremony, Team USA led by ne or than Basketball icon LeBron James alongside Tennis Superstar Coco Gauff made an epic entrance to Opening Ceremony on boat. 

LeBron James leads Team USA's epic entrance 

Ever since, LeBron James was anunced as Male Flag Bearer for Team USA at Paris Olympics fans were waiting for moment when NBA icon would unfurl Stars and Stripes and lead his nation out for sport's biggest spectacle. 

And as it so happened, moment finally arrived as LeBron James led Team USA out in Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony, leading march for a nation that is once again expected to dominate Summer Games. 

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As LeBron James led Team USA out, he created history by becoming first Male Basketball Player to be a flagbearer for USA at Olympics. 

An opening spectacle to remember 

city of Paris turned into a colossal amphiatre, and iconic river Seine served as a track for athletes' parade as France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship and architectural herit in a riveting opening ceremony for 33rd Olympic Games.

spectacle started with a dreamy break from tradition as 'Parade of Nations' kicked off proceedings in which athletes from 205 countries and one refugee team sailed down Seine on boats despite heavy rain, in run-up to and during ceremony, threatening to play spoilsport.

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ceremony also gave a sweet d to 'Hindi' as it was among six langus used in infographics to pay tribute to contribution of prominent French women during segment titled 'sisterhood'.

But highlight was without doubt athletes' march on Seine river.

(With AP Inputs)