The Paris Olympics began with an opening ceremony held on July 26th along the Seine River which goes through Paris.
Unlike traditional stadium ceremonies, this ceremony took place on the Seine River, which flows through the heart of Paris. The event featured a parade of athletes on boats along the river, providing a nice iconic background of the city’s landmarks along with the athletes on the ship.
The ceremony also included performances, cultural displays, and fireworks, showcasing French art and heritage. The event marked the official start of the games, with the lighting of the Olympic cauldron.
The Indian Quadrant:
A total of 117 athletes from India will compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Their goal is to win more than the seven medals they earned at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics three years ago.
Here are India’s key medal contenders for the 2024 Paris Olympics:
Neeraj Chopra (Javelin Throw): Tokyo 2020 gold medallist.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty (Badminton Men’s Doubles): Winners of major titles.
Nikhat Zareen (Boxing, 50 kg): Two-time world champion.
Antim Panghal (Wrestling, 53 kg): Bronze medallist at World Championships and Asian Games.
Sift Kaur Samra (Shooting, 50m Rifle 3 Positions): Asian Games gold medallist.
Indian Men’s Hockey Team: Bronze medallists at Tokyo 2020.
New sports and events at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The Paris Olympics will feature several new and returning sports. Breaking (breakdancing) will make its debut, with solo battle competitors like Victor Montalvo (USA) and Sunny Choi (USA).
Surfing will take place in Tahiti, with surfers such as Ítalo Ferreira (Brazil) and Carissa Moore (USA).
Skateboarding is also another sport that returns this year with events for men and women in street and park categories, where Japan and Australia did well in the past.
