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The Olympic Video games have been formally opened after a day of journey chaos in Paris that noticed 1000’s of tourists delayed.
The nation’s rail operator mentioned that arson assaults on key rail traces into the French capital had “sabotaged” the community, resulting in disruption throughout the nation.
Jean-Pierre Farandou, chief govt of SNCF, mentioned the plans of 1000’s who had hoped to go to Paris had been ruined.
The “coordinated” disruption is prone to trigger delays over the weekend for 800,000 passengers, with as much as 250,000 affected because the Video games formally begins.
It has not dampened sprits within the metropolis, although, with a new-look opening ceremony set to be held alongside the River Seine. Organisers have deserted the normal stadium format to as an alternative showcase the sights and sounds of the town, with athletes set to be paraded alongside the waterway in a powerful show.
Heavy rain earlier compelled officers to situation a flood warning, however the clouds have cleared barely forward of the ceremony getting underway at 7.30 native time (6.30pm BST), with numerous particular musical visitors anticipated to carry out.
Crowds have gathered on the banks alongside 1000’s of safety personnel to make sure a protected and spectacular opening to the Olympics.
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Staff GB arrive in rain-soaked Paris for 2024 Olympic Video games
Harry Latham-Coyle26 July 2024 19:50
Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Eire have their largest contingent ever at an Olympics, 100 years on from their first – golfer Shane Lowry and hurdler Sarah Lavin carry their flag.
Italy and Jamaica are aspect by aspect, every having fun with the Paris celebration in their very own manner.
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Harry Latham-Coyle26 July 2024 19:50
Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Out come India, the second largest nation on the planet however not one with a famous Olympic report. May that be about to vary, although?
Harry Latham-Coyle26 July 2024 19:47
Paris Olympics opening ceremony
By way of the Guineas we go, -Bissau and Equatorial following the Naby Keita and Fatoumata Sylla-led crew.
Harry Latham-Coyle26 July 2024 19:45
Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Right here come Staff GB, the 327 athletes fielded by Nice Britain in Paris represented by a great group. Tom Daley and Helen Glover, each Olympic veterans impressed again for yet another trip by their kids, carry their flag.
Harry Latham-Coyle26 July 2024 19:41
Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Biniam Girmay, recent from his Tour de France heroics, is likely one of the Eritrean flagbearers. It’s additionally been a wonderful summer time of sport for Spain with a Euro 2024 triumph and Carlos Alcaraz’s exploits on the court docket – can a couple of of their Olympians proceed the profitable run?
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Harry Latham-Coyle26 July 2024 19:36
Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Djibouti deserve some kudos for having prepped a routine of kinds, lifting their flags above their heads in unison earlier than dropping them down once more. The synchronicity quickly goes, however a beautiful thought.
It’s correctly depressing – Jack Rathborn, our man in Paris, has deserted the open space and is heading for the protected embrace of the media room. “It’s as heavy because it has been,” he bravely stories as he goes seeking a towel and a hairdryer.
Harry Latham-Coyle26 July 2024 19:34
Paris Olympics opening ceremony
That shouldn’t overly concern the 2 coasts: Costa Rica and Cote d’Ivoire each get sturdy receptions, the latter nation significantly so.
Harry Latham-Coyle26 July 2024 19:31
Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Proper, onwards we go along with the parade of countries, Cyprus and Comoros offering island bookends to the Colombian squad in the midst of their barge.
The Republic of Congo have solely 4 athletes on the Video games, and all appear to have made it to the opening ceremony, crowding on to a small boat because the two-stroke motor churns behind them. It’s completely thumping it down now, drenching the Prepare dinner Islands’ two athletes (athlete Alex Beddoes; swimmer Lanihei Connolly).
Harry Latham-Coyle26 July 2024 19:30
Headless Marie Antoinettes line banks of Seine throughout Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Harry Latham-Coyle26 July 2024 19:28