With an unprecedented Opening ceremony on the banks of the River Seine, the “curtain” of Paris Olympics.
This is a unique event, as for the first time in the history of the Olympic Games, the Opening Ceremony takes place outside the stadium.
Dozens of boats will transport thousands of athletes and artists along a 6km route along the Seine. On the Greek side, the flag bearers are Giannis Antetokounmpo and Antigoni Drisbioti.
Starting from the Pont Austerlitz, the parade will pass Notre Dame Cathedral and arrive close to the Eiffel Tower after passing bridges and gates including the Pont des Arts and the Pont Neuf, as well as close to many of the French capital’s landmarks.
This is the third time that Paris has hosted the Olympic Games, after 1900 and 1924.
Preceded by reception hosted by the President of France, Emmanuel Macron in honor of the heads of state and government, at the Élysée Palace.
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