Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Pays Big Tribute To Hindi In Paris; Internet Says 'Proud To Be Indian'

The Paris Olympics 2024 got off to a glittering start with an opening ceremony that celebrated unity in diversity. The city of Paris turned into a colossal amphitheater, and the iconic river Seine served as a track for the athletes' parade as France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship, and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games on Friday. The spectacle started with a dreamy break from tradition as the 'Parade of Nations' kicked off the proceedings in which athletes from 205 countries and one refugee team sailed down the Seine on boats despite heavy rain, in the run-up to and during the ceremony, threatening to play spoilsport. 

The ceremony also gave a sweet tribute to 'Hindi' as it was among the six languages used in infographics to pay tribute to the contribution of prominent French women during the segment titled 'sisterhood'.

HINDI was one of the 6 languages featured during Olympic opening ceremony. certainly reflects our strong diplomatic ties with france & one of the future global leaders in geopolitics. pic.twitter.com/Guybg0mW18

Proud to be Indian Written in Hindi

Watch the opening ceremony

Best Wishes to everyone at @Olympics #Paris2024 @Media_SAI @WeAreTeamIndia @IndiaSports @Olympics @OlympicKhel #Cheer4Bharat #Olympics #OlympicGames https://t.co/aLtm1ZfREB pic.twitter.com/qhjO1rK8Od

The show began with camera panning to French President Emmanuel Macron and International Olympic Committee head Thomas Bach after World Cup-winning football legend Zinedine Zidane was shown sprinting down the streets of Paris with the Olympic flame in a pre-recorded video.

The six kilometer parade began from Austerlitz bridge and 85 boats carried