Today, July 26, Google marked the beginning of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics with a special animated Doodle. For the first time in history, the opening ceremony will take place not in a stadium but on the Seine River, where thousands of athletes will float in a grand parade. The Google Doodle creatively captures this unique scene with animated characters drifting along the river.
The day's festivities include a speech by the host nation's leader, followed by a parade of athletes from over 200 countries. The highlight of the ceremony will be the lighting of the Olympic cauldron.
Paris will welcome competitors from around the globe to participate in 329 events across 32 sports disciplines. The Games, running from today until August 11, will feature four new sports: breaking, skateboarding, surfing, and sports climbing, alongside the traditional 28 Olympic sports.
The 2024 Paris Olympics promise to be a spectacular event, celebrating sportsmanship and unity on an unprecedented stage.
Paris Summer Games: A Grand Kickoff
The Paris Summer Games will begin with a speech by the President of France. This will be followed by a dynamic parade of athletes from participating nations, highlighting the diversity and camaraderie of the event. The opening ceremony will culminate in the iconic lighting of the Olympic flame, a powerful symbol of unity and the enduring spirit of the Olympic Games.
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