Google Celebrates The Opening Ceremony of 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris, with New Google Doodle

The countdown to the 2024 Summer Olympics ceremony in Paris has begun with great enthusiasm. Google, too, is celebrating the magnificent opening on Friday with its vibrant doodle.

The colourful animated characters in the doodle represent athletes setting sail on the river Seine.

The artists behind the creativity of the Olympic themed Google Doodle are Helen Leroux and guest artist Chris O’Hara.

On clicking the Google Doodle, users can receive information on the featured events.

Redefining Olympic tradition, the magnificent ceremony will take place along the Seine and not in the stadium. This is to make the event more enjoyable for the athletes. Besides, a larger number of spectators will have access to the event.

94 boats with 10,500 athletes will sail down the Seine during sunset from Pont d’Austerlitz to Pont d’Iéna.

After President Macron's speech, there will be an attractive parade of athletes and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron. The parade will highlight Paris’ rich history, culture and architecture.

Apart from the usual categories, this year's Olympics have introduced four new sports: breaking, skateboarding, surfing, and sports climbing.

The Indian contingent comprises 117 athletes including 70 men and 47 women. They will compete with other countries in a total of 69 events.

The beautiful ceremony will feature a spectacular show by thousands of dancers. Organisers say it’ll make for “an unprecedented experience, using the natural light of the setting sun with all its nuances to illuminate the river promenade”.

The grand event has been crafted under the artistic direction of French theatre director Thomas Jolly.