The Paris Olympics 2024 will be declared open today, with a one-of-a-kind opening ceremony through the Seine River in the French capital.

Everybody can enjoy the and watch the opening ceremony of Olympics 2024 at 7:30 PM local time (11 PM IST) and conclude at 11:15 PM local time (3 AM IST).

The extraordinary opening ceremony breaks away from tradition by moving outside out of the stadium. Instead, athletes will be celebrated aboard boats along the Seine River, providing a unique spectacle that spans a six-kilometre route.

This innovative approach promises to make it the most expansive and widely viewed opening ceremony in history, highlighting iconic landmarks like The Louvre and Notre Dame throughout the French capital.

The parade, boats carrying the athletes, will begin at the Austerlitz Bridge near Jardin de Plantes and will end at Trocadero, where all the other performances will follow on the night.

Over 10,000 athletes are going to be a part of the process and will be carried in 100 boats which promises to be a delightful sight for all the fans across the globe.

The opening ceremony and all the action at the Olympics in Paris will be live in India on Sports18 1 SD and Sports18 1 HD TV channels. Live streaming will be available on Jio Cinema for free.

The 117-member Indian contingent aims to fly the Indian tri-colour high in the French capital and aim to exceed last year's performance by a decent margin.

Leading the Indian contingent, star shuttler PV Sindhu and veteran Table tennis athlete Sharath Kamal are the official flag bearers for India at the Paris Olympics and will hold the flag together while going through the iconic Seine River.

Indian athletes will be wearing a Kurta Bundi set for men and matching colour sarees for women. The clothes will have the Indian tri-colour on them as well. The outfits have been given a Banarasi touch by designer Tarun Tahiliani.

A number of athletes who have had an illustrious career over years for India have been provided with the honour of leading the Olympics contingent as the flag bearer of the nation during the opening ceremony.