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The opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics took place on 26 July 2024 across Paris, beginning at 19:30 CEST (17:30 UTC).As mandated by the Olympic Charter, the proceedings included an artistic program showcasing the culture of the host country and city, the parade of athletes and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron.
The 1972 Summer Olympics (German: Olympische Sommerspiele 1972), officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad (German: Spiele der XX. Olympiade) and officially branded as Munich 1972 (German: München 1972; Bavarian: Minga 1972), were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from 26 August to 11 September 1972.
During the Parade of Nations section of the 1972 Summer Olympics opening ceremony, athletes from each country participating in the Olympics paraded in the arena, preceded by their flag. The flag was borne by a sportsperson from that country chosen either by the National Olympic Committee or by the athletes themselves to represent their country.
Viewers can also head to the movie theater as Opening Ceremony coverage will also play on over 150 IMAX screens throughout the U.S., another unique-to-2024 aspect of Olympics coverage.
Here's how to watch and stream the 2024 Opening Ceremony of the Olympics: When is the 2024 Paris Olympics? The 2024 Summer Olympics begins Friday, July 26 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 11.
An aerial view of Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 26, 2024. Credit - Lionel Bonaventure—Reuters.
The IOC factsheet on the opening ceremony states: "According to the Olympic Charter protocol, the duty of declaring the Games officially open falls to the head of state of the host country. Those who have performed this task are royalty and presidents, or their representatives, whether it was a vice-president, a member of the royal family, or a ...
What time is the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony? The opening ceremony begins July 26 at 7:30 p.m. local time in Paris, which is 12:30 p.m. CT. How to watch the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony