LIVE BLOG: Opening Ceremony Day
The time is now! Follow our team as we head to the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Celine Dion wraps the Opening Ceremony
No better way to wrap up the Opening Ceremony than an amazing and emotional performance from music royalty Celine Dion - delivered from one of the most iconic stages ever seen, on top of the Eiffel Tower.
Olympic flame burns bright
The Olympic flame has been lit in spectacular style, signifying the official opening of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
The City of Lights
With the Olympic formalities now complete, the Eiffel Tower has put on a remarkable light show as the Olympic torch completes the final leg of its journey.
Olympic flag arrives
The Olympic flag has arrived and been raised at the base of the Eiffel Tower.
Kiwis introduced in Paris
A little rain can't dampen the spirits of the Kiwis onboard the Opening Ceremony boat.
C'est magnifique!
Magnificent backdrop as the NZ Team are introduced.
On the Seine in the rain
The NZ Team proudly representing Aotearoa New Zealand as they head down the River Seine.
Going Gaga in Paris
Lady Gaga ignites the Opening Ceremony with a performance on the bank of the River Seine.
Snoop's got the Olympic spirit
Rap superstar Snoop Dogg carried the Olympic torch during its final leg in St Denis earlier today.
Gate and Aleh play skipper
NZ Team Flagbearers Aaron Gate and Jo Aleh lead their fellow Kiwis onto the boat.
All aboard!
The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony is underway on the River Seine!
En route to the boat
We're on our way to board the boat for the Opening Ceremony!
NZ Team ready for Opening Ceremony
NZ Team Flagbearers Jo Aleh and Aaron Gate have been welcomed with an official cloaking ceremony in the Olympic Village as they get set to lead their fellow Kiwis at the Opening Ceremony down the River Seine in Paris.
Equestrian team welcomed
A special welcome to our Equestrian team in Versailles.
More welcomes in the village
Today we welcomed BMX, Golf, Artistic Swimming, Diving and Judo into the village!
T-4 hours until we head to the ceremony
Watch this space as we update from the team on the ground and on the boat (hopefully, internet pending haha!)