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PV Sindhu, Sharath Kamal lead India's contingent during Paris Olympics opening ceremony

India's ace shuttler and two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and veteran table tennis player Achanta Sharath Kamal led India's star-studded Paris Olympics contingent during the opening ceremony on Friday.

kumar-rupesh Edited By: Kumar Rupesh @afiestysoul [Published on: July 27, 2024 7:41 IST]
  • The Paris Olympics opening ceremony got underway as the Olympic torch was handed to the French footballer Zinedine Zidane before being passed on to tennis veteran Rafael Nadal. Notably, the torch completed a three-month journey from Greece to Paris.
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    The Paris Olympics opening ceremony got underway as the Olympic torch was handed to the French footballer Zinedine Zidane before being passed on to tennis veteran Rafael Nadal. Notably, the torch completed a three-month journey from Greece to Paris.
  • A unique way to get proceedings underway: Hundreds and thousands of athletes were paraded along the River Seine amid a steady drizzle
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    A unique way to get proceedings underway: Hundreds and thousands of athletes were paraded along the River Seine amid a steady drizzle
  • Sharath Kamal and PV Sindhu were the flag-bearers for India
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    Sharath Kamal and PV Sindhu were the flag-bearers for India
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  • A total of 78 Indian athletes participated in the spectacular opening ceremony
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    A total of 78 Indian athletes participated in the spectacular opening ceremony
  • The Indian athletes were accompanied by their support staff members
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    The Indian athletes were accompanied by their support staff members
  • The Indian athletes waved the tricolour and celebrated the occasion with big beaming smiles
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    The Indian athletes waved the tricolour and celebrated the occasion with big beaming smiles
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  • The Indian athletes were dressed in their ethnic attire and gave the world a glimpse of India's traditional wear
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    The Indian athletes were dressed in their ethnic attire and gave the world a glimpse of India's traditional wear
  • PV Sindhu's body language was a sight to behold during the ceremony. She looked supremely confident and led the contingent with poise.
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    PV Sindhu's body language was a sight to behold during the ceremony. She looked supremely confident and led the contingent with poise.
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