2024 Paris Paralympics Opening Ceremony: Sights, sounds and social…
On Wednesday, August 28, the 2024 Paris Paralympic Opening Ceremony wowed and motivated the audience. This is the first time in the history of the Paralympics that the Opening Ceremony will take place outside of a stadium, with around 168 delegations from around the world marching through the famous Champs-Elysées to the Place de la Concorde. View the enormous celebration that signaled the beginning of the Games below. The flag bearers for Team USA report for duty. Nicky Nieves, a sitting volleyball player, and Steve Serio, a wheelchair basketball player, were named the U.S. flag bearers ahead of the Paralympic Opening Ceremony. Paris gets set for the Olympic celebration. France’s famous stadiums and landmarks were changed for the Paralympics in the days leading up to the Opening Ceremony. Images of the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower Stadium show them prepared for the upcoming celebration and sportsmanship. The Paralympic Phryge, who took over from the Olympic Phryge, is guaranteed to add a touch of flair to every occasion. USA team attire The wheelchair basketball, goalball, para track and field, and para cycling participants from the United States were all beaming in their Ralph Lauren jackets. According to Steve Serio, the flag bearer for Team USA, they don’t look too bad. The torch belongs to Jackie Chan! Hollywood icon and martial arts performer Jackie Chan was seen striking a “en garde” position with the Paralympic torch in Paris.The 70-year-old was selected to carry the torch prior to the Opening Ceremonies. It’s a Phrygian taxi, Phyrge! Get moving! French swimmer Théo Curin, a Paralympian, is familiar with navigating Paris’s roads. Greetings from Paris Paradox is the main topic of the Paralympic Opening Ceremony. A song by Édith Piaf was performed by Christine and the Queens after artists with impairments dressed colorfully and dancers in black suits moved to the music of Chilly Gonzales on the piano. Parisian promenade at sunset A spectacular Parade of Athletes along the Champs-Élysées was created by the setting sun. A unique salutation from the Patrouille de France planes is also included. How long is your cape, sir? As athletes entered the Place de le Concorde and Phryge mascots danced, a DJ wearing a long French flag cloak kept the party lively. America is here! The Paralympians from Team USA approached the center of the arena, almost the last but certainly not the least! Olympic spirit It’s time to rejoice! Team USA danced and wished a teammate a happy birthday to display their Opening Ceremony vibes.
