The opening ceremony featured breath-taking visuals and heart-warming music, with performances by renowned singers Lady Gaga and Celine Dion.
PARIS: (UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News-July 27th, 2024) The Paris Olympics have officially started with a vibrant opening ceremony held on the iconic Seine River.
Delegations from 205 nations made a grand entrance on boats, and the Olympic torch was ceremoniously lit, marking the beginning of the world’s most significant sports event.
The opening ceremony featured breath-taking visuals and heart-warming music, with performances by renowned singers Lady Gaga and Celine Dion.
Around 3,000 artists participated in the event, creating a spectacular display of talent and creativity.
The countries arrived in traditional style, with the Pakistani delegation entering alongside those from New Zealand, Oman, Uganda, and Uzbekistan. Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem, a hopeful for victory, proudly carried the Pakistani flag.
He was joined by athlete Faiqa Riaz, swimmers Jahan Ara Nabi and Ahmed Durrani, and officials.
However, Pakistani shooters Kashmala Talat, Gulfam Joseph, and GM Bashir were unable to attend the ceremony due to being approximately three and a half hours away from the venue.
Their competitions begin today, with Gulfam Joseph competing in the 10-meter air pistol event at 1:30 pm, followed by Kashmala Talat in the women’s 10-meter air pistol event at 3:30 pm.
