Despite the rain, athletes cheered enthusiastically along
the Seine as over 200 national delegations paraded through the heart of Paris,
passing iconic landmarks such as the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, and the
Musée d’Orsay.
For the first time in Summer Games history, the opening
ceremony was not held in a stadium.
Nigeria, in its vibrant and elegantly designed green and
white attire, utilized a boat as its mode of transportation. Amusan, supported
by Opeyori, proudly held the flag aloft as the delegation sailed across.
Team Nigeria will be represented by a total of 88 athletes, including 63 women and 25 men, who will participate in 12 different sports at the upcoming Paris Olympics.
Over 10,500 athletes are anticipated to participate in the
upcoming Olympic Games, marking a century since Paris last hosted the
prestigious event.
Commencing on Wednesday, the competition will witness the
awarding of the first of 329 gold medals on Saturday, culminating in a grand
closing ceremony scheduled for August 11th.