People from all over the world are flocking to Paris as the city prepares to host the Olympic Games of 2024. The games are due to begin on July 26 and will end on August 11.
Many Indian athletes are taking part in the games. Some of them include Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, who will aim to defend his title. Two-time Olympic medallist and shuttler PV Sindhu, boxer Lovlina Borgohain, who won a bronze medal at her debut in Tokyo Olympics, and India men's hockey team veterans such goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, and Manpreet.
The grand opening ceremony will be held on July 26. Moreover, first time in the history of Olympics, the ceremony will not be held at a stadium but at River Seine. The athletes will row along Seine as they pass by the most iconic landmarks of Paris, an India Today article reported.
More than 10,000 athletes will float along the Seine in about 100 boats during the parade, the article noted.
Published 25 July 2024, 09:10 IST