David Bridges
Each two years, individuals from across the globe tune in to the Olympic opening ceremony to have a good time the official begin of the Video games.
The opening ceremonies are all the time completely different — this 12 months, particularly so. It’s the primary time in fashionable Olympics historical past the ceremony will unfold exterior of a stadium, alongside the Seine River.
As an alternative of marching, nation delegations are crusing down the River Seine, passing by Paris landmarks together with the Louvre and Notre Dame. Nationwide satisfaction will likely be on full show throughout the Parade of Nations as athletes and officers from competing nations make their grand entrance in matching uniforms, sometimes within the hues of their dwelling nation, led by designated flag bearers.
Following the queue of athletes — 10,500 robust from 184 nations — who will “parade” alongside the practically 4-mile-long aquatic route, the fanfare continues with a symbolic launch of doves, official speeches, and the Olympic Anthem to mark the Video games’ opening.
Right here’s what to know concerning the Parade of Nations nation order for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
How is the Order for the Parade of Nations Determined?
Aside from particular exceptions — comparable to Greece historically starting the parade and host nations showing final — the order of nations within the Parade of Nations is set alphabetically in line with the host nation’s language.
So, for instance, Germany, “l’Allemagne” in French, will seem earlier than China, “la Chine.”
Why is Greece At all times First?
Greece is the originator of the traditional Olympic Video games, so it historically comes first within the Parade of Nations, in line with the Worldwide Olympic Committee (IOC).
Sophie Langley
