Paris Olympics: Viral Video Claimed To Be Lighting Of Olympic Torch, Found To Be Fake

Sport's biggest spectacle, the Paris Olympics 2024 officially commenced with a Grand Opening ceremony over River Seine as the 206 nations were unveiled over boats in an epic manner.  

However, a video that has went viral on social media and being portrayed as the lighting of Olympic Torch at Paris Olympics has been found to be fake. 0

Viral Olympic Torch Video found to be Fake

As the Opening Ceremony of Paris Olympics commenced, a video went viral on social media in which a Priest was seen lighting up a line of fire which led to a cracker bird flying and then lighting up the Olympic Torch. 

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However, upon investigation the video has found to be fake. The viral video is actually of two different events, the church is not a French Church but a Church in Florence, Italy during Easter Sunday in ‘Piazza del Duomo’ in Florence. And the second part of the video is found to be a concert by the band Rammstein. 

Below is the proof that the above shared video is fake, 

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A Grand Opening Ceremony Over River Seine

Celebrating its reputation as a cradle of revolution, Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century on Friday with a rule-breaking opening ceremony studded with stars and fantasy, showcasing the city’s resilience as authorities dealt with suspected acts of sabotage that targeted France's high-speed rail network.

But as global audiences tuned in, the show's spectacular launch at 7:30 p.m. lifted spirits. A humorous short film featured soccer icon Zinedine Zidane. Plumes of French blue, white and red smoke followed. And Lady Gaga sang, in French, with dancers shaking pink plumed pompoms, adding a cabaret feel to the start of what is expected to be a more than three-hour show.

Crowds crammed along the River Seine and watching from balconies “oohed” and “ahhed” as Olympic teams began parading in boats along the waterway.

The stakes for France were immense. Dozens of heads of state and government were in town and the world was watching as Paris turned itself into a giant open-air theater.

Paris’ ceremony was unfurling along the River Seine, turning the city’s iconic monuments into stages for dancers, singers and other artists.

(With AP Inputs)