Paris 2024: Quadrennial Extravaganza Flagged Off With High-concept Pomp and Show, Indian Contingent Shows Confidence

It was the first ever time in the history of the Summer Olympics that the initiation ceremony was held outside the confines of the stadium as the French organisers opted for a parade along the scenic river Seine as national contingents waved at their adoring fans from boats in a picturesque piece of innovation.