The opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics will take place in Paris tomorrow, July 26. The grand show will take place along the Seine River, bringing together the best athletes in the world. Find out how and where to watch the live broadcast and support the Ukrainian team

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The Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics will take place on Friday, July 26 in Paris. Find out how to witness this grand event and not miss the key moments.

Location and time of the event

This year's Opening Ceremony will take place along the Seine River in Paris. For the first time in history, delegations of athletes will sail on boats along the river, providing a unique spectacle for spectators. The ceremony is scheduled to start at 21:30 Kyiv time.

Where to watch the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games?

In Ukraine, the official broadcaster of the Olympics is Suspilne. The live broadcast will be available on Suspilne's regional TV channels, as well as on the Suspilne Sport channel.

Who will perform at the opening ceremony?

The ceremony is expected to feature performances by famous stars, including Celine Dion, Lady Gaga and Aya Nakamura. French President Emmanuel Macron will inaugurate the Games. The show will be directed by Thomas Jolly.

The start of the competition

The Olympics competitions began even before the official opening, namely on July 24. From then until August 11, more than 10.5 thousand athletes will compete in 32 sports for 329 sets of awards in Paris.

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Olympic program for Ukrainian athletes

July 24

20:00. Football. Ukraine vs. Iraq

July 26

21:00. Official start of the XXXIII Olympic Games

July 27

12:00. Diving: 3 m, synchronized, women, final

16:30. Artistic gymnastics: qualification, men

18:00. Football: Ukraine - Morocco

20:50. Fencing: women's epee

July 28

13:00. Shooting: 10 m, women

July 29

12:00. Diving: 10 m, synchronized, men

17:00. Judo: 57 kg

18:30. Artistic gymnastics: team, final

20:00. Fencing: women, sabre

July 30

10:30. Shooting: team, 10 m, pistol

14:30. Fencing: women's epee, team

18:30. Football: Ukraine - Argentina

21:30. Evening swimming session

The 2024 Olympics promises to be an exciting event that will bring together athletes from all over the world. Don't miss the opportunity to witness historic moments, follow the competition and cheer for Ukrainian athletes.

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We remind you! Ukrainian track and field athlete Yaroslava Maguchikh broke the “eternal” record that had been held for almost 37 years. By jumping 2.10 meters, she became the first person in the world of athletics to do so. Read this article to find out what you need to know about the “eternal” record and what award Yaroslava Maguchikh has yet to win.

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