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Part of the opening ceremony for the 2024 Summer Olympics took place on the Seine. This was the first time such a ceremony was held on a river, which raised several concerns. [3] [4] French officials intended to use the Seine, a public outdoor space, to make the opening ceremony accessible to many more people than usual. [3]
In a glitzy opening ceremony that was meant to celebrate diversity, the Paris 2024 Olympics has ignited a firestorm of religious controversy. The organizers found themselves in hot water over a ...
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics took place on 26 July 2024 across Paris, beginning at 19:30 CEST (17:30 UTC).As mandated by the Olympic Charter, the proceedings included an artistic program showcasing the culture of the host country and city, the parade of athletes and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron.
While the theatrical opening ceremony at the 2024 Paris Olympics brought memorable moments, one scene from the performance has prompted mixed reactions.. The four-hour ceremony on July 26 kicked ...
The 2024 Paris Olympics officially commenced on July 26 with a star-studded and stunning Opening Ceremony featuring performances by Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura, and Céline Dion, who made an emotional ...
The 2024 Summer Olympics (French: Les Jeux Olympiques d'été de 2024), officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad (French: Jeux de la XXXIIIe olympiade de l'ère moderne) and branded as Paris 2024, were an international multi-sport event held from 26 July to 11 August 2024 in France, with several events started from 24 July.
The 2024 Paris Olympics concluded with the Sunday, August 11 closing ceremony following the controversy surrounding the opening ceremony.. From artistic director Thomas Jolly — who was also ...
On 13 December 2021, it was announced that the opening ceremony would feature athletes being transported by boat from Pont d'Austerlitz to Pont d'Iéna along the Seine river. The 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) route passed landmarks such as the Louvre, Notre-Dame de Paris, and Place de la Concorde, and feature cultural presentations. The official ...