The Paris 2024 Olympic Games began in spectacular fashion yesterday. From Zinedine Zidane and Rafael Nadal to Celine Dion and Lady Gaga, the city of Paris mesmerised sports fans and athletes alike despite the wet weather.
The history, art, culture and fashion of Paris were on display before the Olympic Cauldron was lit and took off into the sky.
Look at how some paddlers enjoyed the athlete's parade, gliding on a boat on the River Seine.
Noemi Fox was excited ahead of her debut at the Games and with sister Jessica Fox being one of the Australian flagbearers, it was an emotional evening for the duo.
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Isaquias Guimaraes Queiroz of Brazil made a fashion statement with blonde hair and Olympic-ring sunglasses.
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The fashion police had more reasons to celebrate as Portuguese star Fernando Pimenta wore colourful attire to brighten up a rainy day in the French capital.
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Monica Doria of Andorra, Felix Oschmautz of Austria, the Slovakian duo Jakub Grigar and Zuzana Pankova and Marcus Cooper of Spain were all smiles.
It was extra special for Doria, as she became flag-bearer for her country for the second consecutive Olympic Games.
Evy Leibfarth of the United States was overwhelmed with emotions as she approached a glowing Eiffel Tower.
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Joseph Clarke of Great Britain enjoyed a friendly pin swap with the Spaniards in challenging surroundings, proving he is ready for the much-awaited debut of the adventurous kayak cross at the Olympics.
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Picture by Slovakian Olympic Committee
