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Opening ceremony lights up Paris in unique style

BBC Sport Friday, 26 July 2024 ()
The 2024 Olympics opened in Paris in spectacular style with thousands of athletes sailing along the River Seine past lively performers on bridges, banks and rooftops in an ambitious take on an opening ceremony.
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Paris will launch its Summer Games opening ceremony on Friday night along the Seine, marking the first time the event is held outside a stadium.

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