Sports World News An Olympic First: Paris to hold the Opening Ceremony in the River Seine 7:34pm July 25, 2024 Europe Share URL copied to clipboard! Beijing Youth Daily / VCG via Getty Images PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 25: Grandstands are are ready for the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony along the Seine river on July 25, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Huang Liang/Beijing Youth Daily/VCG via Getty Images) Play Pause There was an error loading the media player. Copyright 2024 NPR 300x250 Ad 300x250 Ad Support quality journalism, like the story above, with your gift right now. Donate