The 2024 Paris Olympics have begun with an opening ceremony on the Seine featuring performances by Celine Dion and Lady Gaga. The games will have over 10,500 athletes and performers participating in various events across 39 sports, including new categories like breaking and kite and dinghy races. The torch will be carried by celebrities like Snoop Dogg and French rapper MC Sollar.
Events will take place at iconic landmarks in Paris, as well as in other cities in France and even in Tahiti for the surfing competition. The games will conclude on Aug. 11, followed by the Paralympics from Aug. 28 to Sept. 8. NBC and USA Network will air the games in the U.S., while Peacock will stream them exclusively.
Viewers can watch the games on various streaming platforms or with cable providers that carry NBC and USA Network. The Olympics will also be aired in 4K HDR and 5.1 surround sound on USA Network, with some carriers offering coverage in Dolby Vision and Atmos. The schedule includes a variety of sports starting from the opening ceremony on July 26 until the closing ceremony on Aug. 11.
The 2024 Paris Olympics are set to be an exciting and diverse showcase of sports and performances, bringing together athletes and performers from around the world to compete in one of the most iconic cities in the world.
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