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The Paris 2024 Olympics opening on July 26, 2024, marked a spectacular beginning to the Games. Held at the Stade de France, this opening ceremony set an exciting tone for the entire event.

Highlights of the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony

The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony featured a breathtaking display of French culture and art.

1. Parade of Nations: The ceremony introduced a new format with the parade of nations taking place on the Seine River. Athletes from all over the world floated past iconic Parisian landmarks on decorated boats, providing a stunning backdrop for the event.
2. Artistic Performances: French artists delivered vibrant performances that combined music, dance, and theatre. These performances showcased France’s rich heritage and modern creativity.
3. Lighting of the Olympic Flame: The Olympic flame was lit in a traditional ceremony, marking the official start of the Games. A prominent French athlete carried the torch into the stadium, signifying the beginning of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
4. Cultural Showcase: The opening ceremony highlighted French cuisine, fashion, and art. The cultural presentations added a unique flavor to the event.
5. Inspirational Messages: Leaders and dignitaries shared powerful messages about unity, peace, and the Olympic spirit, reinforcing the core values of the Games.

India’s Grand Entrance at the Paris 2024 Olympics

India’s team made a proud and vibrant entrance during the Paris 2024 Olympics opening. Here’s a look at the Indian athletes:

1. Neeraj Chopra: As the javelin thrower who won gold at Tokyo 2020, Chopra led the Indian team. His past success made him a central figure in India’s Olympic dreams.
2. Dhinidhi Desinghu: At just 14 years old, she is the youngest Indian swimmer at these Games. Her presence represents the emerging talent of India’s new generation.
3. Avinash Sable: Competing in the men’s 3000m steeplechase, Sable showcases India’s strength in distance running. His participation reflects India’s growing presence in athletics.
4. Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena: Both athletes will compete in javelin throw. Chopra’s experience and Jena’s promising talent are hopeful for India’s success in field events.
5. Priyanka Goswami and Akshdeep Singh: Goswami will compete in the women’s 20km race walk, while Singh will join the marathon race walk mixed relay. Their involvement highlights India’s diverse sporting talents.
6. HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen: In badminton, Sen is a rising star in men’s singles, and Prannoy is a key player for India. Their performances are eagerly anticipated.
7. Mirabai Chanu: Competing in weightlifting, Chanu aims to build on her previous Olympic success.
8. Vinesh Phogat and Anshu Malik: Both will compete in wrestling, bringing experience and emerging talent to India’s team.

India’s Growing Impact at the Paris 2024 Olympics

India’s presence at the Paris 2024 Olympics reflects its expanding role in global sports.

1. Athlete Profiles: Athletes like Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu have made significant contributions to India’s Olympic history. Their past successes set high expectations for the current Games.
2. Cultural Representation: The Indian team’s traditional attire during the parade showcased the country’s rich cultural heritage. The flag-bearer led the team with pride, reflecting India’s unity and diversity.
3. Significant Achievements: India’s progress is evident with its growing Olympic presence. From winning seven medals at Tokyo 2020 to sending 117 athletes to Paris 2024, the country’s sporting ambitions are on the rise.
4. Media Coverage: Indian media extensively covered the Paris 2024 Olympics opening, capturing the excitement and preparation of the athletes. Reports and interviews highlighted the athletes’ hard work and aspirations.
5. Expectations and Aspirations: With a strong lineup across various sports, India’s performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics is highly anticipated. The athletes’ dedication and talent reflect India’s rising status in global sports.

Archery

India’s archery squad includes:

Dhiraj Bommadevara: Men’s individual, Men’s team

Tarundeep Rai: Men’s individual, Men’s team

Pravin Jadhav: Men’s individual, Men’s team

Bhajan Kaur: Women’s individual, Women’s team

Deepika Kumari: Women’s individual, Women’s team

Ankita Bhakat: Women’s individual, Women’s team

These archers have secured their spots through team rankings and individual quotas.

Athletics

Athletics is a strong area for India, with 29 athletes set to compete:

Avinash Sable: Men’s 3000m steeplechase

Sarvesh Kushare: Men’s high jump

Jeswin Aldrin: Men’s long jump

Abdulla Aboobacker: Men’s triple jump

Tajinderpal Singh Toor: Men’s shot put

Neeraj Chopra: Men’s javelin throw

Kishore Jena: Men’s javelin throw

Akshdeep Singh: Men’s 20km race walk

Paramjeet Bisht: Men’s 20km race walk

Vikas Singh: Men’s 20km race walk

Also competing are Priyanka Goswami in the Women’s 20km race walk and Suraj Panwar in the marathon race walk mixed relay.

Badminton

In badminton, India will have:

HS Prannoy: Men’s singles

Lakshya Sen: Men’s singles

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty: Men’s doubles

PV Sindhu: Women’s singles

Ashwini Ponnappa/Tanisha Crasto: Women’s doubles

Boxing

Boxing is another area where India shines with the following athletes:

Amit Panghal: Men’s 51kg

Nishant Dev: Men’s 71kg

Nikhat Zareen: Women’s 50kg

Preeti Pawar: Women’s 54kg

Jaismine Lamboria: Women’s 57kg

Lovlina Borgohain: Women’s 75kg

Equestrian

Anush Agarwalla: Dressage

Golf

India’s golfers include:

Gaganjeet Bhullar: Men’s event

Shubhankar Sharma: Men’s event

Aditi Ashok: Women’s event

Diksha Dagar: Women’s event

Hockey

The Indian men’s hockey team will compete with the following players:

PR Sreejesh

Jarmanpreet Singh

Amit Rohidas

Harmanpreet Singh

Sumit

Sanjay

Rajkumar Pal

Shamsher Singh

Manpreet Singh

Hardik Singh

Vivek Sagar Prasad

Abhishek

Sukhjeet Singh

Lalit Kumar Upadhyay

Mandeep Singh

Gurjant Singh

Nilakanta Sharma, Jugraj Singh, and Krishan Bahadur Pathak are the alternate players.

Judo

Tulika Maan: Women’s +78kg

Rowing

Balraj Panwar: Men’s single sculls

Sailing

Vishnu Saravanan: Men’s dinghy

Nethra Kumanan: Women’s dinghy

Shooting

India has a strong shooting team with:

Arjun Babuta: Men’s 10m air rifle, 10m air rifle mixed team

Sandeep Singh: Men’s 10m air rifle, 10m air rifle mixed team

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar: Men’s 50m rifle 3 positions

Swapnil Kusale: Men’s 50m rifle 3 positions

Arjun Cheema: Men’s 10m air pistol, 10m air pistol mixed team

Sarabjot Singh: Men’s 10m air pistol, 10m air pistol mixed team

Anish Bhanwala: Men’s 25m rapid fire pistol

Vijayveer Sidhu: Men’s 25m rapid fire pistol

Prithviraj Tondaiman: Men’s trap

Anantjeet Singh Naruka: Men’s skeet, Skeet mixed team

Elavenil Valarivan: Women’s 10m air rifle, 10m air rifle mixed team

Ramita Jindal: Women’s 10m air rifle, 10m air rifle mixed team

Anjum Moudgil: Women’s 50m rifle 3 positions

Sift Kaur Samra: Women’s 50m rifle 3 positions

Rhythm Sangwan: Women’s 10m air pistol, 10m air pistol mixed team

Manu Bhaker: Women’s 10m air pistol, 10m air pistol mixed team, women’s 25m pistol

Esha Singh: Women’s 25m pistol

Rajeshwari Kumari: Women’s trap

Shreyasi Singh: Women’s trap

Raiza Dhillon: Women’s skeet

Maheshwari Chauhan: Women’s skeet and skeet mixed team

Swimming

Srihari Nataraj: Men’s 100m backstroke

Dhinidhi Desinghu: Women’s 200m freestyle

Table Tennis

India’s table tennis players are:

Harmeet Desai: Men’s singles, Men’s team

Sharath Kamal: Men’s singles, Men’s team

Manav Thakkar: Men’s team

Manika Batra: Women’s singles, Women’s team

Sreeja Akula: Women’s singles, Women’s team

Archana Kamath: Women’s team

Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Ayhika Mukherjee are reserves.

Tennis

Sumit Nagal: Men’s singles

Rohan Bopanna/N Sriram Balaji: Men’s doubles

Weightlifting

Mirabai Chanu: Women’s 49kg

Wrestling

India’s wrestlers include:

Aman Sehrawat: Men’s freestyle 57kg

Vinesh Phogat: Women’s 50kg

Antim Panghal: Women’s 53kg

Anshu Malik: Women’s 57kg

Nisha Dahiya: Women’s 68kg

Reetika Hooda: Women’s 76kg

The Paris 2024 Olympics opening day set an impressive stage for the Games. The innovative ceremony and artistic performances made a lasting impression. India’s vibrant entry and strong team added to the excitement. As the Olympics progress, the world will watch closely, hoping for outstanding performances and medals from the Indian athletes.