Paris: The Eiffel Tower adorned with the Olympic rings ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics 2024: Amid controversy over Sindhu's saree, spectacular opening envelopes it

The 2024 Paris Olympics began with PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal leading the Indian team, amid controversy over Sindhu's saree. The opening ceremony showcased French culture with performances by Lady Gaga and Céline Dion. India's rower Balraj Panwar advanced to the repechages in the men's singles scull competition. Amid other sports news, NASA shared stunning images of Paris from space as the Olympics began. Jul 27, 2024
Paris 2024 to hire 116 boats for unprecedented opening ceremony.

Paris Olympics: 100 boats to carry over 10,000 athletes along the Seine during parade at opening ceremony

The Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony will be held along the Seine River, featuring a parade of boats carrying athletes. The parade will pass iconic landmarks and Olympic venues, culminating at the Trocadero for the official opening. This marks the first time an Olympic Opening Ceremony is held outside a stadium, making it the largest in terms of audience and geographical coverage. The ceremony will be a global celebration, with athletes from all over the world, including India's PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal, participating. Jul 26, 2024