See the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics (Gallery) - 2024-07-27 02:27:21

2024-07-27 02:27:21

The opening ceremony of the 33rd Summer Olympic Games takes place in Paris. High expectations were justified, because for the first time the show was not held in a stadium, but took place outdoors – in the very waters of the Seine River.

Our athletes on board the boat Photo: Reuters

See the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics (Gallery)
– 2024-07-27 02:27:21 — French President Emmanuel Macron and International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach Photo: Reuters

Spectators shivered as they waited for the ceremony to begin Photo: Reuters

Athletes from the refugee Olympic team on a boat during the parade along the Seine River during the opening ceremony Photo: Reuters

One by one, the boats of the delegations began to line up, starting with that of Greece, and then the refugee team. The rest of the countries are listed in alphabetical order. The show will end at Trocadero Square next to the Eiffel Tower.

Athletes from the Brazilian delegation wave Brazilian flags Photo: Reuters

All of France was excited for the start of the ceremony Photo: Reuters

Torchbearers are seen with the Olympic flame in the Seine River Photo: Reuters

Athletes from New Zealand pose for a photo on a boat before the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Photo: Reuters

The musical performances were one of the most exciting parts Photo: Reuters

The opening was attended by French President Emmanuel Macron and IOC President Thomas Bach. The President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev was also on the podium together with his wife Desislava Radeva.

Team Japan during the opening ceremony Photo: Reuters

Team Mexico athletes wave hand flags Photo: Reuters

During the ceremony, 85 boats lined up Photo: Reuters

Athletes from the French delegation pose on a boat Photo: Reuters

Although it was pouring rain, it did not wipe the smiles from the faces of the athletes or the spectators. The spectacular spectacle was accompanied by a light show, as well as dance and musical performances.

Australia's athletes Photo: Reuters — Australia’s athletes Photo: Reuters

Members of the Hungarian delegation attend the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Photo: Reuters

About 10,500 athletes will compete in 32 sports at the Olympics Photo: Reuters

The French Air Force's elite aerobatic team, the Patrouille de France, painted a heart in the sky Picture: Reuters — The French Air Force’s elite aerobatic team, the Patrouille de France, painted a heart in the sky Picture: Reuters

About 10,500 athletes will compete in 32 sports at the Olympics. The Bulgarian participation in the French capital starts tomorrow with the rowing, badminton, shooting, swimming, tennis and boxing competitions. In Paris, Bulgaria will be represented by 46 athletes in 16 sports.