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

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

In an epic moment during the Opening Ceremony, the Team USA led by none other than Basketball icon LeBron James alongside Tennis Superstar Coco Gauff made an epic entrance to the Opening Ceremony on the boat. 

LeBron James leads Team USA's epic entrance 

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

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

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

An opening spectacle to remember 

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

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

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

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

(With AP Inputs)