2024-09-14 18:04:18
19:54
Joy of Léon Marchand
19:54
“La Marseillaise” was sung
Already at the opening ceremony, Axelle Saint-Cirel began the Marseillaise under the Arc de Triomphe.
19:50
Teddy Riner finally gets into music!
The judoka, who is the only one in uniform who won his 4th and 5th Olympic medals in Paris, has been elevated to the position of President of the country by Emmanuel Macron.
19:48
Alexis Hanquinquant got better about Emmanuel Macron
The para triathlon champion is an officer of the national order of merit by Emmanuel Macron.
19:46
The party is coming to an end soon!
The French judo team took the place to receive their Team of Honor. Clarisse Agbégnénou will become an officer of the National Order of Merit.
19:44
Rugby players do their dance
The Olympic champions did a little dance on the podium with their Legion of Honor to the applause of the crowd.
19:42
A big ovation for Antoine Dupont
The French Olympic champion proved to be the darling of the crowd and received a huge applause when Emmanuel Macron presented him with the Band of Honor!
19:39
It’s still going on!
Antoine Dupont is part of this 5th salvo and will be decorated by Emmanuel Macron!
19:35
Léon Marchand was decorated by Emmanuel Macron
The four-time Olympic champion was roused by the crowd as he received his Legion of Honor. “Leon, Leon” came down from the stage.
19:32
Go to the 4th salvo…
…And everyone is happy because Léon Marchand will get his badge in this one!
19:29
Aurélie Aubert was decorated by Emmanuel Macron
The Paralympic boccia champion received his distinction from the President of the Republic and looked very excited!
The 3rd salvo begins!
Other war athletes will be decorated at that time … With some members of cécifoot by Didier Deschamps, Yourri Djorkaeff or Guy Stéphan!
19:24
Joy Félix Lebrun was decorated at the age of only 17
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Emmanuel Macron decorated Flora Vautier
19:17
The second round of decorations begins
Other athletes and sportsmen are invited to receive the Legion of Honor or the Order of the Nation! Tony Estanguet, Marie-José Pérec, Anne Hidalgo, Gérald Darmanin and Amélie Oudéa-Castera will present the bags.
19:14
Video of the first round of decorations
19:11
Félix Lebrun first decorated
The 17-year-old table tennis player, bronze medalist, received the knighthood of the National Order of Merit from Emmanuel Macron.
19:10
Teddy Riner and Romane Dicko are laughing on stage
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The decoration party begins!
The first 28 athletes and para athletes will receive the Legion of Honor or Order of the Nation! They are announced one by one.
19:02
The French must pass
To the delight of the people, the French police flew over the Parisian sky with the French project project!
18:57
The movie starts
With the most beautiful French moments of these Olympic and Paralympic Games with the voice of Emmanuel Macron in the background.
18:53
Athlete on stage
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Félix Lebrun made a small announcement while waiting
Knight badges of the Order of Merit will be awarded first. Decorations will be presented by previous champions.
18:46
The decoration party begins!
118 athletes are all at the podium in front of the Arc de Triomphe and will receive the Legion of Honor from Emmanuel Macron and others!
18:44
Why doesn’t Teddy Riner wear his badges?
Christine
For now we don’t know… He is still the only athlete in uniform. So it’s really amazing!
18:40
Emmanuel Macron during the ceremony
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Macron and the athletes just signed the guest book
The President of the Republic places his signature on the guestbook while the French Revolution will soon pass across the Champs Elysées. A movie will then appear.
18:32
The fire of the Unknown Soldier has returned
Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by seven Olympic and Paralympic athletes, lit a fire at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. A minute of silence will then follow as custom dictates.
18:29
Michaël Jeremiasz, four-time Olympic medalist and head of work of the French delegation
“I think it’s the greatest Games in history. We haven’t seen many disabled people on the road so it’s great. We want disabled people to not have to travel 50km to do sport, we don’t want discrimination and everyone must show Paralympic athletes. We must stand in this light. »
18:24
Emmanuel Macron congratulates the firefighters
The President of the Republic shook hands with all the firefighters and soldiers in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
18:21
Some pictures of athletes on the podium
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What will happen now?
From 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. a Processional Ceremony will take place with the renewal of the light from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, then the ceremony to give medals to athletes and sportsmen received by Emmanuel Macron.
18:14
Didier Deschamps for France 2:
“There are amazing communities and I am very happy to be there with them and share these happy moments. When we are in these streets in Paris it is the best sign and this is for all athletes. Paying this tax is fun for them. “
18:11
Thomas Bach praise
On the stadium in the Place de l’Etoile, the IOC president gave a short speech of praise: “You took the Olympics to heart, you created a wonderful atmosphere throughout France.” It welcomes athletes from all countries with great enthusiasm despite the political tensions in the world. It has received Olympic values, is a true Olympic audience. »
“He fell in love with the Olympics and we fell in love with him. With all the love he has given to sport, the IOC has decided to offer the Olympic Cup to the French people. »
18:06
Emmanuel Macron and Michel Barnier on stage
The President of the Republic and the new Prime Minister are on stage at the Place de l’Etoile. The Procession Ceremony will begin.
18:04
The first volunteers and supporters arrive on the Étoile podium
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Athletes take their time
They took many photos on stage and had big smiles on their faces, before they reached the Arc de Triomphe where the show was to begin. “It’s a magical moment we’re experiencing, we try to live every second,” declared Charlène Picon, winning the bronze medal in sailing.
17:55
Great leaders everywhere
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Romane Dicko wants more explosion!
“We’ve been a little too soft. We asked the DJ for a song so that we can have a small atmosphere,” announced Romane Dicko, bronze medalist in judo on France 2.
17:46
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Alexis Hanquinquant, Paralympic triathlon competitor on France 2:
“People expect that. We want to share this with them. They are magnificent, well done everyone. It’s pure joy, no more pressure, no more awards to go for, they’re around your neck. »
17:41
17:37
We love games on words
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Make way for “La Marseillaise”!
A “Marseillaise” began in public, which was taken up by Paralympic and Olympic athletes.
17:30
Teddy Riner has arrived!
In his dark blue uniform, the multi-Olympic judo champion arrived behind the others and high-fived people along the stage. “Thank you, it’s amazing. I’m loosening my tie because it’s hot but we’re having a great time here. “
17:26
What a time of communion!
Some athletes high-five the audience next to the stage while others dance and enjoy the show!
17:20
Athletes start…
…So they were applauded for the last time by the audience who shouted “Come on, Les Bleus!” » and walk with the song “Lettre à France” by Michel Polnareff!
17:18
Viewers are getting impatient
On the Place de l’Etoile, we sat patiently on the ground while waiting for the parade to arrive on the podium of the Arc de Triomphe. We can’t wait to cheer in front of the athletes. Ovation in the announcement of the name of Marie-Jo Pérec.
17:14
Anne Hidalgo on France 2
“I’m very happy, it has helped to speed up our changes. We bring a lot of joy, happiness to be behind our athletes and that Paris managed to get the best that comes with these Olympics, we have love and affection for Paris from all over the world.
17:10
Athletes will be there soon! Mark it!
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