Paris Paralympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Highlights

The Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony is set to begin today, marking the start of an unforgettable global event.

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The City of Love, Paris, is buzzing with athletes from around the world,

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and the stage is set for a historic Olympic ceremony on the Seine River.

This ceremony is poised to be etched in history, as it will feature a unique spectacle never before seen in any Olympics.

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This ceremony is poised to be etched in history, as it will feature a unique spectacle never before seen in any Olympics.

For the first time since 1924, Paris is hosting the Olympic Games,

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and the anticipation has reached a fever pitch among sports enthusiasts.

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