Paris Olympics Opening Ceremonies live updates Key moments from parade of nations, performances
The unconventional, daring, dramatic Opening Ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Olympics are underway. Thousands of athletes are taking part in a floating parade on the Seine, with a culminating celebration planned near the Eiffel Tower. The banks of the river are packed with crowds of spectators — allowed back at the Olympics for the first time since the pandemic. All of this is taking place at an extremely tense geopolitical moment, with French police and soldiers out in force.
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The Paris Olympics are officially underway, as the Opening Ceremonies kick off one of the largest global sports events. Keep up with all the action by following us live, subscribing to our newsletter and listening to our podcast.
How to watch: Keep up with all the Olympic events and TV listings with our daily schedule and find out how to tune in or where to subscribe to watch. If you’re new to the Olympics, we’ve got a guide for that.
Medals: We’re tracking all the Olympic medals country by country, including firsts.
U.S. athletes: Top Team USA athletes like Noah Lyles, Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky are some of the athletes to watch, but there are some familiar faces that are missing this year.
New this year: Breaking or break dancing is coming to the Olympic stage, while Paris also has a bold plan to host swimming events in the Seine.