Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony: Greece to march first at Parade of Nations, know what number will India feature

Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony

The Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics promises to be one of the most unique events ever, taking place on the River Seine rather than in a traditional stadium. (Follow | Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Live Updates)

For the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony, athletes from every participating country will join a river parade. This procession will navigate a six-kilometre stretch of the Seine, moving from east to west. The parade will commence at the Austerlitz Bridge near the Jardin des Plantes, journeying around the two central islands of the city, Île Saint-Louis and Île de la Cité, before passing beneath several historic bridges and gateways.

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The river parade is expected to feature up to 94 boats. Athletes on these boats will enjoy views of various official Games venues, including Parc Urbain La Concorde, the Esplanade des Invalides, the Grand Palais, and finally the Iéna Bridge, where the parade will conclude before the ceremony’s grand finale at the Trocadéro.

Parade of Nations: All you need to know

When was the first Parade of Nations held at the Olympics?

The first Parade of Nations took place at the London Games in 1908.

Why Greece will march 1st at Parade of Nations at the Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony?

Greece will be the first country to march in the Parade of Nations. This is a tribute to its historical significance as the birthplace of the Olympics, with the ancient Games originating their thousands of years ago and the first modern Olympics held in Athens in 1896. To honour Greece’s pivotal role in Olympic history, the country will lead the parade.

This year, Greece will be represented by NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo and race walker Antigoni Drisbioti, who will serve as the flagbearers for the parade.

Following Greece, the next contingent to march will be the Refugee Olympic Team.

What is the criteria for deciding order of nations at the Parade of Nations?

In the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics, the order of countries is determined alphabetically according to the host nation’s language. Consequently, Chinese Taipei will be the 180th country to march, positioned between Tajikistan and Tanzania.

Which country will march last in the Parade of Nations in Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony?

Host country France will be the last to feature in the Parade of Nations.

Immediately before France, the United States will be the 204th nation, as they are the hosts of the next Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028. Australia will be the 203rd nation due to their designation as the preferred host for the 2032 Olympics.

What number will India come in the Parade of Nations in Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony?

India will feature at the 84th position to march at the Parade of Nations at the Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony.