Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony date, time: When and how to watch the spectacular ceremony in India

The highly anticipated Paris 2024 Olympics will kick off with an unprecedented Opening Ceremony on July 26. Departing from tradition, this ceremony will take place on the Seine River rather than inside a stadium. The Parade of Nations will feature over 10,000 athletes traveling on around 100 boats, passing by notable Parisian landmarks such as Notre Dame, Pont des Arts, and Pont Neuf. The procession will start at the Austerlitz bridge near the Jardin des Plantes and end at the Trocadéro, where the remaining Olympic protocol and performances will occur. The event, lasting over three hours, will be directed by Thomas Jolly, a distinguished French theatre director and actor.

Paris 2024 Olympics: When and Where to watch Opening Ceremony live stream in India

For the viewers staying in India, live broadcast of the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony on July 26, will start at 11:00 PM IST on Sports18 1 SD and Sports18 1 HD TV channels. Additionally, JioCinema will offer free live streaming of the event.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Indian Participation

PV Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist in badminton, and Sharath Kamal, a veteran table tennis player competing in his fifth Olympics, will serve as the Indian flag-bearers for the Parade of Nations. They will be the first from their respective sports to hold this honor. Indian athletes will be dressed in kurta bundi sets for men and matching saris for women, designed by Tarun Tahiliani with traditional ikat-inspired prints and Banarasi brocade.

India's Olympic Contingent

Building on its success from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where India won seven medals including a gold in athletics by javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, the country will send 112 athletes to Paris. These athletes will compete in 69 medal events across 16 sports, with five reserve athletes also present.